Raphael Tuju Resurfaces After Days of Disappearance

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has reappeared after several days of uncertainty, revealing he went into hiding for his safety after realizing he was being followed by an unidentified vehicle in Nairobi’s Karen suburb. His remarks on Monday, March 23, 2026, shed light on the tense episode that has captured national attention and left his driver still missing.

Tuju told reporters that the incident began late Saturday, March 21, when he failed to attend a scheduled radio interview at Ramogi FM. He noticed a suspicious vehicle trailing him in the days prior, and the situation escalated when the same unmarked vehicle appeared again. “I saw the same car following me. Its plates were missing. I knew something was not right,” Tuju said.

To protect himself, Tuju abandoned his official vehicle on a side road in Karen and sought refuge with a family near the Karen-Kiambu border, where he remained until Monday morning. “I had to ensure my safety first. I could not risk being in the open while I was being tailed,” he explained.

While Tuju has returned, the whereabouts of his long-time driver, Steve Mwanga, remain unknown. Police have launched investigations, and the driver’s family has been giving statements to authorities as the search continues.

The disappearance comes amid ongoing legal and property disputes concerning Tuju’s Karen estates, a backdrop that has fueled speculation about the motives behind his sudden disappearance. Political figures, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, have expressed concern that such incidents could affect investor confidence and heighten security worries among the public.

Tuju’s ordeal has prompted widespread discussion on social media, with Kenyans debating both the security implications and the unresolved disappearance of his driver. “I consider myself fortunate to be safe, but the matter is serious. We must all be vigilant,” Tuju remarked, urging authorities to ensure personal security is not compromised for public figures or ordinary citizens alike.

Security agencies, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), have deployed teams to investigate the abandoned vehicle and track down those involved in tailing Tuju. No arrests have been confirmed as of Monday, leaving questions about the motive and perpetrators unanswered.

This episode highlights growing concerns over personal security, legal disputes involving public figures, and the potential political implications of sudden disappearances. As investigations continue, the fate of Tuju’s driver remains a critical and unresolved element in this developing story.

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