The Supreme Court has rejected former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju’s plea to halt the takeover of his Karen property due to unpaid debts.
In a ruling delivered on Friday, the Court, led by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and justices Njoki Ndungu, Mohammed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, and William Ouko, determined that the East African Development Bank, named as the respondent, had the capacity to compensate Tuju if necessary.
Tuju had filed a petition seeking temporary orders to suspend the enforcement of an April 20 judgment until the appeal could be heard and decided.
He argued that there was a risk of eviction from Dari properties, which the EADB held as collateral for his outstanding debt of approximately Sh2.2 million.
The former CS also expressed concerns that if the takeover proceeded and the appeal succeeded, the bank’s immunity might prevent him from recovering the funds.
Tuju brought the case to court alongside Dari Limited, S.A.M company limited, and his family members, including Mano, Alma, and Yma.
