Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been charged by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions with giving false information to a public officer.
Tuju appeared before the Kibera Law Courts, where he faced charges contrary to Section 129(a) of the Penal Code. He pleaded not guilty before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo.
Details of the Alleged Offence
According to the prosecution, Tuju is accused of knowingly misleading law enforcement officers, an act they say undermines effective policing and erodes public trust.
The court heard that the alleged offence took place on March 21, 2026, at the Entim Sidai Spa Wellness Sanctuary.
Tuju allegedly reported to Chief Inspector Purity Kobia, the Officer Commanding Station at Karen Police Station, that he had been trailed by unknown assailants and later abducted. However, prosecutors claim the report was false and intended to trigger official police action.
The case is being handled by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Maryanne Mwangi alongside Principal Prosecution Counsel Micheal Mutune.
The prosecution emphasized that providing false information to authorities is a serious offence that compromises law enforcement operations.
The court scheduled the matter for mention on April 15, 2026, when further directions will be issued as the case progresses.
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