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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has expressed concerns for his safety amid a land dispute, accusing the Kenyan government of deploying police unlawfully to his property. Despite a court ruling nullifying a fraudulent title deed, police remain stationed at his home, raising alarms about the rule of law and state power misuse. Tuju warns that powerful interests may be behind the threats to his
Africa-Press – Kenya. Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju addressing media after a church service at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani, on April 12, 2026.
Faith MateteFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju addressing a congregation during a church service at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani, on April 12, 2026 Faith MateteFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju being prayed for at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani, Kisumu, on April 12, 2026.
Faith MateteFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has claimed that his life is in danger following an ongoing land dispute, accusing state agencies of facilitating what he termed “blatant impunity” despite court rulings in his favour.
Speaking on Sunday after attending a church service at St Stephen’s Cathedral Milimani in Kisumu, Tuju questioned the deployment of a large contingent of police officers to his private property, terming the move unlawful and unjustified.
“Why should the government of Kenya deploy over 100 police officers to a private property?” he posed.
Tuju said a court had already nullified a title deed that had allegedly been fraudulently acquired over his land.
However, despite the ruling, security officers remain stationed at the premises.
“As I speak, there is a court ruling that cancelled the title that had been obtained fraudulently.
Yet police officers are still on the property,” he said.
He expressed frustration that officers had allegedly taken over sections of his home without his consent.
“They are sitting in my compound, even in my living room, without my permission.
That is absolute impunity,” he added.
Tuju linked his case to a broader history of questionable land dealings in the country, citing past incidents where public assets were irregularly allocated, including the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
“We are all familiar with land-grabbing schemes from the past, where even public properties had questionable titles issued,” he said.
The former minister warned that the continued occupation of his property by security officers, despite court orders, raises serious concerns about the rule of law and the misuse of state power.
On his personal safety, Tuju said the situation remains dire, alleging that powerful individuals interested in his land have the capacity to deploy state machinery against him.
“The state should not pretend if anything happens to me.
Those who want my land are the only ones who would benefit,” he said.
He further claimed that vehicles without registration plates have been trailing him, and that he had already shared details with authorities, but no action had been taken.
“I have provided registration numbers of vehicles following me, yet there has been no investigation.
Why is the Directorate of Criminal Investigations not looking into this?” he questioned.
Tuju called on authorities to respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law, warning that failure to do so undermines public confidence in institutions meant to protect citizens.
Land disputes have long been a contentious issue in Kenya, often involving allegations of corruption and irregular allocations. Historical cases, such as the controversial allocation of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, highlight the ongoing challenges in addressing land ownership and the enforcement of legal rulings. The situation reflects broader concerns about governance and the protection of citizens’ rights in the face of powerful interests.
The legacy of land grabbing in Kenya has created a complex environment where many citizens feel vulnerable to state machinery being used against them. This has led to a lack of trust in public institutions, as individuals like Tuju face
