The family of former CS Raphael Tuju has reported his disappearance after efforts to trace his whereabouts since Saturday afternoon proved unsuccessful.
According to the family, Tuju was expected to appear for a scheduled interview on Ramogi FM on Saturday evening but failed to return home. His mobile phone has remained switched off since then, raising concerns about his safety.
The situation took a worrying turn on Sunday morning when his son, Mano Tuju, received a call from officers at Karen Police Station requesting him to identify a vehicle discovered abandoned along Miotoni Lane in the Karen area. The vehicle was confirmed to be Tuju’s.
Tuju’s lawyer also revealed that the former CS had filed a complaint with police on Saturday, reporting that he had been trailed by unmarked white Land Cruiser 70 series vehicle a day earlier.
A missing person report has since been filed at Karen Police Station, with the family recording an addition Occurrence Book (OB) entry regarding his disappearance.
Tuju’s driver is also reportedly missing.
Legal Dispute Over Karen Properties
The disappearance comes amid an ongoing legal battle involving the auction of Tuju’s high-value properties in Karen.
The dispute stems from an alleged failure to repay a loan amounting to Ksh1.9 billion borrowed in 2015 from the East African Development Bank. The original loan stood at approximately USD9.1 million, with the balance accruing from interest over time.
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The properties in question include Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary, Tamarind Karen, and Dari Business Park, all located within the Karen area.
Claims of Police Occupation
On March 19, Tuju formally wrote to Inspector General Douglas Kanja, protesting what he termed as an unlawful occupation of Dari Business Park by security officers.
In his letter, Tuju alleged that more than 100 police officers raided the premises on March 13 without a court order and had remained stationed there for nearly a week.
He further claimed that the continued presence of officers has disrupted operations at the business park, which hosts over 20 tenants, including Tamarind Karen.
According to Tuju, several professionals, including lawyers, have been denied access to their offices, leaving critical documents, laptops, and client files inaccessible.
Appeal to Judiciary
Tuju has maintained that he is willing to settle the outstanding debt but insists that the process surrounding the planned auction has been politicised.
He has also written to Chief Justice Martha Koome, raising concerns over the conduct and integrity of certain judicial officers and questioning the legality of the auction proceedings involving his Karen properties.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding his disappearance.
