The fate of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju will be determined on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, when a Kibera court rules on his applications for bail and a legal challenge against the case filed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Tuju is accused of giving false information to a public officer, stemming from events that followed his recent disappearance.
Senior Principal Magistrate Stella Atambo announced on Tuesday that the decision would be delivered at noon, after the prosecution informed the court that Tuju had been admitted to hospital for treatment following his arrest on Monday.
The court directed that a thorough medical report be prepared to evaluate his condition before considering his bail request.
“I will give my ruling tomorrow, the 25th of March 2026, at 12 o’clock. In the meantime, let the patient or the suspect be provided with comprehensive, proper medical attention to avoid further injury and/or deterioration of his health,” the magistrate instructed.
The magistrate highlighted that without a clear medical assessment, the court could not decide whether Tuju should remain in hospital or be discharged, emphasizing that his health would influence the decision on his bail and challenge.
Tuju was absent from court on Tuesday as police confirmed he was receiving treatment at Karen Hospital.
Tuju’s lawyers asked for the matter to be deferred and for a free bond to be granted, arguing that he is unwell and will comply with all court appearances once his health improves.
The former CS remains in police custody while the court examines both his bail application and his challenge to the DCI case, including whether the court has authority to hear it.
The charges against Tuju relate to Section 129(a) of the Penal Code, which covers giving false information to a public officer.
Prosecutors allege that on March 21, 2026, at Entim Sidai Spa and Wellness Sanctuary in Karen, Lang’ata Sub-county, Tuju falsely told a police officer that unknown assailants were following him and that he had been abducted.
Authorities claim Tuju knew the information was untrue but intended for it to be acted upon.
The case stems from Tuju’s unexplained disappearance, which caused alarm among his family and the public, prompting legal action to compel authorities to account for his whereabouts.
He later resurfaced, stating that he had gone into hiding due to fear for his safety—a claim forming the basis of the prosecution’s assertion that he misled police.
In a separate legal move, Tuju has also filed for anticipatory bail in the High Court, seeking to prevent further arrest and detention.