Tuju informed Citizen that on realising he was being trailed, he had branched off onto a highway the place it could be tougher to comply with him. Once he had shaken off the opposite automobile, he then deserted his automobile which he knew they might be in search of.
He added: “My family is very traumatised… and I consider myself blessed because there are many Kenyans in unmarked graves,” he mentioned, thanking Kenyans and opposition politicians who had stood by him.
He talked about different Kenyans who had been kidnapped or killed up to now, explaining that this was why he had not sought police assist and as an alternative went into hiding.
Earlier, the police had mentioned they have been investigating his reported disappearance and appealed to the general public for data.
His household had mentioned the ex-minister and his driver had gone lacking as they have been on their approach to a night radio interview on Saturday.
Police mentioned his automobile was discovered deserted with its hazard lights on alongside a highway in Karen, an upmarket suburb of the capital, Nairobi. They mentioned they may not attain him as his telephone was switched off.
The former minister, who served in a number of authorities roles, just lately alleged that dozens of cops had raided his property in Karen, ejected his workers and safety guards and taken management of the enterprise premises.
He claimed that highly effective officers have been behind makes an attempt to grab his property. The authorities has not commented on the allegations.
The courtroom dispute entails lenders in search of to get better money owed of over $15m (£11m) tied to properties owned by Tuju’s firm, Dari Limited. He has lodged a number of unsuccessful authorized challenges to cease the public sale, and just lately obtained orders barring the switch of the property till his newest utility is heard.
Tuju’s disappearance prompted allegations by outstanding opposition figures that the ex-minister could have been kidnapped.
Governor James Orengo alleged Tuju had been “kidnapped”.
“Let’s pray for Tuju because he has gone through a lot,” he mentioned.
Lawmaker Otiende Amollo mentioned they have been urgent the authorities for solutions.
“We are urging the police to do all that is within their power to trace and protect him. We abhor the possibility that there are people who can abduct someone of [his] stature,” he mentioned.
