In the serene, upscale suburb of Karen, Nairobi, former Cabinet Secretary and veteran politician Raphael Tuju is waging a desperate fight to save what he calls a substantial part of his life’s investment. On March 9, 2026, the High Court delivered a crushing verdict: Justice Josephine Wayua Mong’are struck out a suit filed by Tuju’s company, Dari Limited, clearing the path for the East African Development Bank (EADB) to auction prime properties used as collateral for a long-defaulted loan.
The ruling has ignited a tense standoff. Tuju confronted auctioneers attempting to take control of the Dari Business Park, vowing defiance with stark words: “They will have to kill me first and organise a big burial for me in Rarieda before they take this property.” Reports of security personnel, alleged goons on motorbikes, and restricted access have led to arrests and heightened drama at the site.
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