{"id":134321,"date":"2026-03-15T12:02:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T12:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/nyongo-criticizes-handling-of-tuju-loan-dispute-following-night-eviction\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T12:02:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T12:02:45","slug":"nyongo-criticizes-handling-of-tuju-loan-dispute-following-night-eviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/nyongo-criticizes-handling-of-tuju-loan-dispute-following-night-eviction\/","title":{"rendered":"Nyong\u2019o Criticizes Handling of Tuju Loan Dispute following night eviction"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 15 \u2013 Kisumu Governor Anyang\u2019 Nyong\u2019o has raised concern over the handling of a loan dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, warning that recent events surrounding the matter raise serious questions about the conduct of institutions tasked with upholding the rule of law.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a statement, the governor said Kenya had made significant sacrifices over the years to build a democratic society grounded in the protection of civil liberties and citizens\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

He said it was therefore troubling when institutions mandated to protect those rights appeared to act in ways that undermine the principles they were established to defend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe recent events surrounding the handling of Hon. Raphael Tuju\u2019s loan dispute and commercial affairs raise serious questions about the conduct of institutions entrusted with upholding the rule of law in our country,\u201d Nyong\u2019o said.<\/p>\n

The governor criticised what he described as the use of uniformed police officers to facilitate actions that appear to bypass established legal procedures in a matter he said falls within the realm of civil law.<\/p>\n

According to Nyong\u2019o, commercial disputes and debt recovery processes should be handled transparently through lawful channels rather than through coercive displays of state power.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe use of uniformed police officers whose primary duty is to maintain law and order to facilitate actions that seemingly bypass established legal processes is troubling,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nyong\u2019o also questioned reports of night-time operations related to the dispute, saying such actions raise legitimate public concern over the legal provisions under which they are carried out.<\/p>\n

He noted that Tuju, who previously served in senior government positions, should not be subjected to treatment that could lead to humiliation or unnecessary public embarrassment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever the merits of the commercial dispute at hand, he is neither a fugitive nor a criminal deserving of treatment that subjects him to humiliation,\u201d the governor said.<\/p>\n

Nyong\u2019o urged public officials and institutions to exercise authority with restraint and respect for due process, warning that the credibility of state institutions and Kenya\u2019s international reputation depend on adherence to the rule of law.<\/p>\n

He added that investor confidence and public trust could be undermined if institutions appear to act arbitrarily.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery Kenyan, regardless of status, creed or political inclination, deserves fair and just treatment under the law,\u201d Nyong\u2019o said.<\/p>\n

Yesterday,Tuju had claimed that police officers raided his Karen property in the middle of the night and forced him out, escalating a long-running dispute over a multi-billion shilling debt linked to his businesses.<\/p>\n

Speaking in a video message early Saturday, Tuju said more than 50 police officers arrived at his Dari Business Park in Karen at about 3am, accompanied by several vehicles, some of them unmarked.<\/p>\n

According to him, the officers ordered everyone inside the compound to leave, including workers at the restaurant located within the complex.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe orders have come from so high that they are simply taking care of their jobs. They are simply obeying orders,\u201d Tuju said.<\/p>\n

Tuju insisted the officers did not present any court order authorizing the operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe police who kicked us out together with my guards have no court order. And even if they had a court order, the law doesn\u2019t allow them to come and kick me out of my premises at 3am in the morning. This is not law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The former Rarieda MP maintained that he was only defending his family business and urged Kenyans to stand up for their rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am steadfast. I\u2019m ready to die because many other people have made this kind of sacrifices. It is a sacrifice for the truth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf somebody had a paper they have an eviction order they should come. In the meantime, we are at the Court of Appeal on Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Dispute linked to Sh2.2 billion loan \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

The dramatic overnight operation is the latest twist in a long-running legal battle between Tuju and the East African Development Bank over a loan taken in 2015.<\/p>\n

The dispute centers on a Sh1.5 billion facility granted to Tuju\u2019s company Dari Limited, which the bank says he failed to repay.<\/p>\n

In 2019, the High Court of Justice in England and Wales ordered Tuju to repay Sh2.2 billion. The judgment was later recognized by Kenyan courts.<\/p>\n

The Court of Appeal of Kenya upheld the decision, while the Supreme Court of Kenya declined to suspend enforcement of the debt ruling.<\/p>\n

Two prime properties in Karen are at the center of the dispute.<\/p>\n

One houses the Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary on Tree Lane, while the other includes Tamarind Karen restaurant and Dari Business Park along Ngong Road.<\/p>\n

Following years of court battles, a recent ruling by Justice Josephine Mongare cleared the way for lenders and auctioneers to recover the properties after dismissing Tuju\u2019s latest attempt to reopen the case.<\/p>\n

The judge ruled that the application filed by Tuju\u2019s company was \u201ca blatant abuse of court process\u201d aimed at frustrating lawful recovery efforts after years of litigation.<\/p>\n

Despite the setbacks in court, Tuju says he is still pursuing legal options and expects the matter to be heard again soon.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are at the Court of Appeal on Monday. They don\u2019t want to wait until we get a hearing, so they\u2019d like to pre-empt any decisions that could be made by the court,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also thanked Kenyans who have supported him during the dispute.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thank the Kenyans. I encourage Kenyans going through such things to remain steadfast and fight for their rights,\u201d Tuju added.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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