By Andrew Kariuki
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has moved to the High Court seeking anticipatory bail, citing fears of arrest, harassment and threats to his personal safety by state agencies.
In an ex-parte application filed under a certificate of urgency, Tuju claims he has been under constant surveillance and intimidation by police and prosecution authorities. He alleges that on March 21, 2026, he was trailed by unmarked vehicles, forcing him to abandon his car and seek refuge at a secure location.
Tuju states that he later presented himself at Karen Police Station to record a statement but was allegedly mishandled by officers, worsening injuries he had previously sustained in an aeroplane and motor vehicle accident.
In his application, Tuju is seeking orders to restrain the Inspector General of Police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from summoning, arresting, or otherwise interfering with his freedom of movement. He is also asking the court to ensure that he can access medical treatment without police interference.
The former CS is currently admitted at Karen Hospital, where he remains under police guard. His legal team argues that the continued custodial presence amounts to unlawful detention, describing it as inhumane and a violation of his constitutional rights, including the right to liberty and access to healthcare.
Tuju maintains that he is a law-abiding citizen willing to cooperate with authorities, provided due legal process is followed.
“In the event the 1st applicant is granted bail, he is willing to appear in court or the police once he is summoned,” the court documents state.
The application underscores the urgency of his situation, with his lawyers emphasizing both his medical condition and concerns over his safety as key grounds for the court’s intervention.
