Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has formally written to Chief Justice Martha Koome, accusing elements within the Judiciary of corruption in relation to an ongoing property dispute in Karen.
Addressing the press outside the Supreme Court on March 13, 2026, Tuju stated that he opted to seek redress through legal institutions rather than violence, following confrontations at his Dari Business Park property.
“I have come to the Judiciary today only with a letter and not with goons. If you allow our country to go the goons way then we will be heading to anarchy and chaos,” Tuju warned.
Property Dispute and Alleged Eviction
The letter comes after a dramatic incident where auctioneers, accompanied by security personnel and alleged hired individuals, attempted to take control of Tuju’s property to recover a debt owed to the East African Development Bank (EADB), estimated at KSh 1.9 billion.
Witnesses reported over 100 people were involved in the attempted takeover, which Tuju said occurred despite the legal dispute being unresolved.
Allegations of Corruption
Tuju accused a judicial officer of demanding a KSh 10 million bribe in exchange for a favourable ruling, which he refused, choosing to cooperate with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) instead.
“For weeks her agents came demanding money and I refused… Rather than give this bribe I chose to work with the EACC,” he said.
He also urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate those who allegedly organized the eviction, stressing that responsibility should extend beyond the young men reportedly hired to carry out the takeover.
Next Steps
Tuju indicated that he plans to return to the Supreme Court soon to introduce new evidence related to the dispute. He emphasized that the matter has broader implications for public confidence in the judiciary, asserting that the institution itself is “on trial.”
This high-profile case highlights ongoing concerns about property disputes, judicial integrity, and the enforcement of court orders in Kenya.
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