Tuju reveals how he evaded people trailing him, found shelter in Kiambu family
By Aloys Michael, March 23, 2026Former Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has revealed how he snubbed people who were trailing him, saying he sought refuge with a family in Kiambu County after being trailed by unknown individuals in an unmarked vehicle.
In a press briefing at his Karen residence on Monday, March 23, 2026, after days of speculation over his whereabouts, Tuju described a tense encounter in which he said he was being followed by individuals whose intentions he could not immediately determine.
He said the vehicle trailing him had no number plates, a detail that heightened his concern for his safety. The incident occurred while he was driving himself, accompanied by his aide.
“I got very worried. I was the one driving, as I often do, and by the time I reached Karen roundabout, they had really closed in. They were definitely making sure they were back-to-back with me,” he narrated.
Tuju said he relied on his familiarity with the area and made a sudden turn onto Nandi Road, a move he said helped him evade the suspected pursuers.
“They were not able to branch into Nandi Road. It meant they either had to turn and face oncoming traffic to follow me or go round. That is how I lost them,” he explained.
After shaking off the vehicle, Tuju said he continued driving through several roads within Karen to confirm he was no longer being followed. He later abandoned his vehicle and sought shelter with a family in Kiambu County.
He added that he had reported the incident to the police before leaving his car.
Fearing for his safety, he decided not to return home immediately. Instead, he crossed into the Kiambu area, where he was taken in by a family that offered him shelter without hesitation.
“I want to thank a family in Kiambu, at the boundary between here and Kiambu, who gave me shelter. They did not care about my tribe; they simply saw me as a human being,” Tuju said.
He remained under their protection until shortly after midnight, when he felt it was safe enough to return to his Karen home.