Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has secured a significant legal reprieve as the High Court extended orders barring the East African Development Bank (EADB) and Garam Investments Auctioneers from auctioning his Karen estate, pending resolution of a contentious Sh4.5 billion loan dispute. 
Justice Josephine Mong’are ruled that the conservatory orders will remain in effect until June 24, 2025, when the matter is scheduled for hearing.
The legal dispute is hinged on a Sh4.5 billion loan obtained in 2015 by Dari Ltd — a company linked to Tuju — from the EADB.
Tuju’s legal team has accused Ultra Eureka Limited, which claims to have acquired one of the contested properties through a public auction in 2024, of interfering with tenants occupying the property.
In a letter dated April 30, Ultra Eureka informed tenants that it now owned the property and directed them to begin paying rent to the firm, or face legal consequences.
Tuju’s lawyer, Paul Nyamodi, emphasized that the matter is actively before the courts under case number HCCOMM No. E636 of 2024, and an injunction remains in place barring any transactions or changes in possession.
Despite the court’s directive, the title was allegedly transferred on February 18, 2025, raising fresh concerns over compliance with judicial orders.
The case remains ongoing, with Tuju’s team now pushing for full enforcement of the court orders and accountability over the alleged contempt.
The High Court’s decision to maintain the status quo until the next hearing underscores the complexities surrounding property rights and legal enforcement in high-stakes financial disputes.
