Raphael Tuju reappears after being reported missing; says he went into hiding
Raphael Tuju reappears after being reported missing; says he went into hiding
Former CS Raphael Tuju reappears after being reported missing in Karen, Nairobi; Tuju says he abandoned his vehicle car and went into hiding because he was being tracked by unknown persons.
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced after a reported disappearance that sparked concern among his family and the public.
The incident followed events on Saturday, March 21, when Tuju had earlier raised concerns about his safety after filing a report at Karen Police Station.
Speaking after resurfacing Monday, March 23 after, Tuju explained that he had noticed suspicious movements and had already alerted authorities about it.
“I noticed I was being followed before and reported it to the authorities. On Saturday as I was going for an interview at Ramogi FM, and noticed the same vehicle from before following me only this time without plate numbers,” he said.
Tuju further detailed how he managed to evade the individuals he believed were trailing him.
“Fortunately, I know Karen well and branched into Nandi Road, lost the tail, and abandoned my car,” he added.
Tuju also spoke about the emotional toll the incident had taken on his family and the broader fears it raised.
“My family is traumatized and I consider myself lucky because there are many Kenyans with unmarked graves,” he added.
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His disappearance had raised alarm after he failed to appear for a scheduled interview at Ramogi FM at around 7 pm, with efforts to reach him proving unsuccessful.
Family members reported that he had not been seen since Saturday afternoon and that his mobile phones remained switched off, intensifying fears over his safety.
The situation escalated further on Sunday, March 22, when his son, Mano Tuju, received a call from the Officer Commanding Station at Karen Police Station informing him that Tuju’s car had been found abandoned along Miotoni Lane in Karen, Nairobi.
Police later assisted the family in towing the vehicle to the station for further investigations, before a missing person report was filed under OB 17/22/03/2026.
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