The Kenyan Judiciary has issued a stern warning to former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, advising against public discussions concerning his ongoing legal battle with the East African Development Bank (EADB) over a Ksh.1.2 billion loan dispute. Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo emphasized that the case remains under judicial consideration and should not be litigated through media channels or social platforms. He invoked the sub judice rule, which mandates that matters before the court should be left for judicial determination to uphold the rule of law and ensure the fair administration of justice.

This caution follows Tuju’s recent remarks during a radio interview, which the Judiciary described as misleading. Tuju has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the judicial process in this case. In an open letter to Chief Justice Martha Koome, he accused the Supreme Court of bias and judicial misconduct, alleging that certain judges have consistently ruled in favor of financial institutions to the detriment of individuals seeking justice. He further claimed that some judges have exhibited personal misconduct, stating he could provide evidence of such behavior.

The legal dispute centers around a 27-acre property in Karen, Nairobi, which Tuju contends was unlawfully auctioned due to what he describes as fraudulent affidavits submitted to the Supreme Court by EADB’s legal representatives. He has called upon Chief Justice Koome to establish a tribunal to investigate these allegations and to consider revoking the senior counsel status of the lawyers involved.