Tuju resurfaces after disappearance, says he went into hiding over safety fears
Former CS Raphael Tuju resurfaces after going missing in Karen, Nairobi, saying he hid for fear of his life after being trailed by unidentified vehicles as DCI investigates...
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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced after disappearing for two days, stating he went into hiding due to fears for his safety after being followed by unidentified individuals.
- The incident began on Friday, March 19, when Tuju noticed he was being trailed.
- The former CS abandoned his vehicle on Saturday, March 20, near Karen Roundabout and sought refuge.
- Tuju expressed doubts about reporting such incidents to the authorities, citing prior suspicious police activity.
- His disappearance occurred amid a legal dispute concerning his company, Dari Business Park.
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DCI scales up search for Tuju after failing to trace him on Sunday - March 2026
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is intensifying its search for former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju after his vehicle was found abandoned in Nairobi's Karen suburb with his phone switched off. Tuju was reported missing by his family on Sunday, March 22, and subsequently resurfaced two days later, stating he went into hiding due to fears for his safety after being followed by unidentified individuals. The DCI has accused Tuju of staging his own abduction and faced challenges accessing his residence during the investigation. Political leaders including ODM's Oburu Oginga and party officials have demanded answers from the government regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, while Sifuna urged the State to produce Tuju.
