Maraga’s UGM Caravan Sparks Youth Mobilisation as Kibra Aspirant Unveils Reform Agenda.

Maraga’s UGM Caravan Sparks Youth Mobilisation as Kibra Aspirant Unveils Reform Agenda.

UGM Kibra parliamentary aspirant Daniel Orogo addresses supporters in Nairobi during the unveiling of former Chief Justice David Maraga’s Okatiba Caravan report.

By Jeff Oyugi 

Nairobi - June 16, 2026

United Green Movement (UGM) leaders and aspirants have intensified political mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Kibra parliamentary hopeful Daniel Orogo unveiling a people-centred development agenda focused on education, clean water, security, youth empowerment and environmental conservation.

Speaking during a gathering convened to support UGM presidential candidate and former Chief Justice David Maraga, Orogo said the event marked a significant milestone for the party following the conclusion of the “Okatiba Caravan,” a nationwide initiative that traversed 43 counties.

According to Orogo, the caravan had two major objectives, encouraging young people to register as voters and collecting views from wananchi on the issues affecting their daily lives.

“Today has been a momentous occasion because we have listened to the agenda of the party and the aspirations of our presidential candidate CJ David Maraga,” Orogo said. “We have come as leaders and aspirants from Kibra, Dagoretti, Mathare, Embakasi and the larger Nairobi County delegation to support this vision.”

The event brought together a section of UGM aspirants and supporters from Nairobi and other counties, signalling the party’s growing attempts to build grassroots support as political formations begin early campaigns ahead of the next general election.

Orogo described the meeting as both a show of solidarity and a platform for emerging leaders to inject “energy and impetus” into the party’s reform agenda.

At the centre of Orogo’s address was a strong call for reforms in the education sector, which he identified as one of the key pillars of his manifesto for Kibra Constituency.

He argued that many children in the informal settlement continue to face barriers to accessing affordable and quality education despite education remaining a critical pathway out of poverty.

“The children of Kibra deserve better education because education is the greatest equaliser in society,” he said. “We need affordable and accessible schools that can give every child an opportunity to succeed regardless of their background.”

Orogo further pledged to push for fair distribution of educational resources within the constituency if elected Member of Parliament, noting that education inequality remained one of the biggest challenges facing residents in low-income neighbourhoods.

The issue of water scarcity also featured prominently in his proposed agenda, with the aspirant lamenting the continued struggle by residents to access clean and safe drinking water.

“In this day and age, it is unfortunate that people are still lining up with containers every weekend just to get water,” he said.

He noted that solving the water problem would require close collaboration between the constituency leadership, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, the Ministry of Water and other state agencies.

Security concerns in Kibra’s densely populated informal settlements also formed part of Orogo’s campaign message.

The aspirant acknowledged that crime and insecurity remained major concerns among residents and insisted that lasting solutions could only be achieved through coordinated efforts between local leaders, security agencies and communities.

“There needs to be collaboration with the national government, especially the Ministry of Internal Security, because these are issues that cannot be solved by one individual alone,” he stated.

On youth unemployment, Orogo proposed the establishment of a job and innovation centre aimed at helping young people access opportunities in the digital economy.

According to him, the proposed centre would serve as a hub where youth who have completed secondary or post-secondary education could receive entrepreneurship training, digital skills and networking opportunities.

“We are operating in a digital age where many opportunities exist online. Young people need spaces where they can gain skills, share ideas and connect with opportunities,” he said.

The aspirant maintained that unemployment among youth remained a ticking time bomb in urban settlements and called for more deliberate investment in innovation and entrepreneurship programmes.

Environmental conservation emerged as another major theme during the meeting, particularly concerns over illegal dumping sites, blocked drainage systems and poor sanitation within Kibra.

Orogo, whose party brands itself as environmentally conscious, said waste management challenges in informal settlements were not only a logistical issue but also a result of inadequate civic awareness.

“We are a green party and environmental sensitivity is a key issue for us,” he said. “The problem is not just garbage collection. It is also about changing mindsets and helping people understand the consequences of poor waste disposal.”

He warned that poor waste management continued to expose residents to health risks, including waterborne diseases caused by contaminated sewer systems and blocked drainage lines.

Rather than relying solely on periodic clean-up exercises, Orogo advocated for long-term civic education programmes aimed at encouraging responsible environmental practices among residents.

“I believe people-centred consultation and engagement will solve many of these problems instead of only reacting after the damage has already been done,” he added.

The remarks come as political parties intensify grassroots outreach campaigns targeting young voters and residents of urban informal settlements, who are expected to play a decisive role in the 2027 elections.

UGM leader and former Chief Justice David Maraga engages party leaders and aspirants during the unveiling of the Okatiba Caravan report in Nairobi.

UGM has recently increased its visibility through public forums, youth mobilisation drives and governance reform campaigns spearheaded by former Chief Justice David Maraga.

Political observers say the party is seeking to position itself as an alternative movement focused on governance reforms, environmental sustainability and youth empowerment.

However, analysts note that addressing long-standing challenges such as unemployment, water shortages, sanitation and insecurity in informal settlements like Kibra will require substantial resources and stronger coordination between national and county governments.

Despite these challenges, Orogo expressed confidence that inclusive leadership and sustained public participation could help transform Kibra and improve living standards for residents.

“As leaders, we must engage people directly and work together with communities and institutions if we want lasting solutions,” he said.