The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has revealed that they were denied access to Raphael Tuju’s residence along Mwitu Drive in Karen, even as a probe into his alleged disappearance gains momentum.
In the first statement since Tuju’s disappearance, detectives called on all parties involved to cooperate with the probe, stressing that unrestricted access to key locations would help them piece together the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The DCI also confirmed that a special team has been deployed to handle the case and establish his whereabouts.
“The investigating team is also utilising all available resources and investigative techniques to determine the circumstances surrounding his reported disappearance,” DCI stated.
According to Tuju’s son, Mano Tuju, the former CS was on his way to an interview on Saturday, March 21, but he never went back home.
On Sunday Morning, Tuju’s son received a call from the OCS at Karen Police Station informing him that his father’s vehicle had been found abandoned along Miotoni Lane.
“Hon. Tuju was reported missing by his family on Sunday, March 22, 2026. His motor vehicle was discovered abandoned along Miotoni Lane in Karen, with its hazard lights on,” the DCI stated.
“A security guard from a nearby institution alerted authorities, prompting a swift response by officers from Karen Police Station. The scene was later processed by Crime Scene Investigators, and the vehicle was towed to Karen Police Station for further forensic examination,” it added.
Tuju’s disappearance has sparked an uproar, particularly among politicians, some of whom have claimed that he was abducted.
Speaking on Sunday, Orange Democratic Party leader Oburu Odinga called for swift action from the government to find Tuju, stressing that his disappearance is denting the reputation of security agencies.
“I would like to urge the government to quickly investigate the matter and inform us on what might have happened to our son, Raphael Tuju. This is not good, and I would like security agencies to investigate this matter,” Oburu said.
The former Jubilee Party Secretary General has been the subject of discussion in recent weeks following disputes over his prime land in Karen.
Tuju has been battling the auction of his properties in a case that spiralled into a dramatic eviction from his Karen property, after accusing unnamed powerful individuals of orchestrating his downfall.
In a letter last week, the former Jubilee Secretary General had appealed for protection from the police amid what he described as pressures affecting his property and personal safety.
