By Andrew Kariuki
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced after being reported missing on Sunday, March 22, stating that he abandoned his vehicle after suspecting he was being followed by unidentified individuals.
Speaking to the press on Monday, March 23, Tuju said he became alarmed after noticing unmarked vehicles trailing him, prompting him to take evasive action for his safety.
He explained that the situation forced him to abandon his car and go into hiding, describing the events as unsettling and raising concerns about his personal security.
“I realised that I was being followed by unmarked vehicles, and I had to make a decision for my own safety,” Tuju said.
Tuju was accompanied during the press briefing by several opposition leaders, including Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka,DAP-K Leader Eugene Wamalwa and Former CS Justin Muturi.
During the address, Tuju detailed the sequence of events leading up to his disappearance, maintaining that his actions were driven by fear for his safety after detecting what he believed to be surveillance.
“I abandoned my car because I felt unsafe. I could not take chances with my life,” he stated.
The incident had sparked widespread concern after reports emerged that he could not be reached, with calls from political figures and the public demanding clarity on his whereabouts.
His reappearance and account now shift attention to the circumstances surrounding the alleged surveillance and whether there was any official involvement or security threat.
