Raphael Tuju presents a petition to Supreme Court over seizure of Karen Properties

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Raphael Tuju, the former Kenyan Cabinet Secretary and politician, has presented a petition/ protest letter to the Supreme Court of Kenya regarding the ongoing seizure and potential auction of his prime properties in Karen, Nairobi.
This incident occurred on March 13, 2026, where Tuju made a dramatic appearance at the Supreme Court premises. 
He sought to hand over a protest letter addressed to Chief Justice Martha Koome, likely expressing grievances over the judicial handling of his long-running debt dispute and the related property issues.
The core issue stems from a multi-billion-shilling debt (reported figures vary between Sh1.9 billion and higher amounts like Sh2.2 billion or more in accumulated interest and related claims) owed by his company, Dari Limited, to the East African Development Bank (EADB). 
The debt dates back over a decade to a 2015 loan facility, secured against high-value Karen assets including:
1. Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary
2. Tamarind Karen business complex
3. Dari Business Park
Recent court developments include:
1. A High Court ruling on March 9, 2026, striking out Tuju's amended suit and clearing the path for the auction to proceed.
2. Tuju sought urgent relief to halt execution and gain leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
3. The High Court certified the matter as urgent and granted leave to appeal but declined to immediately suspend the ruling or grant a stay, meaning the properties remain at risk of auction pending further proceedings.
There have been dramatic scenes, including confrontations with auctioneers and alleged "goons" attempting to take over the properties, with Tuju publicly vowing not to vacate and stating that any eviction would require extreme measures.
Past Supreme Court involvement (e.g., in 2024 rulings) had already paved the way for enforcement in earlier stages of this dispute, dismissing some of Tuju's appeals or applications.
This latest action appears to be a direct protest or escalation to the Supreme Court amid the High Court's recent decisions favoring the lender. 
No immediate details are available on whether the petition was formally accepted, filed as a new case, or how it will be handled, but it highlights Tuju's continued resistance to the loss of these assets.

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