Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju has pleaded not guilty to charges of giving false information to a public officer and was released on a personal bond of Sh100,000.
Appearing before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo, Tuju denied the allegations, with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions telling the court that he knowingly misled law enforcement—an offence they argue undermines policing and public trust.
The court also directed the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) in Karen to issue Tuju with P3 forms to document injuries he claims to have sustained during his arrest.
Speaking after his release, Tuju appeared visibly in pain and said he plans to seek specialized treatment abroad. He alleged that police officers manhandled him during the arrest, worsening pre-existing conditions affecting his spine and limbs, which are supported by surgical screws.
“I am on painkillers. I feel better when I stand, and I cannot sit for long,” he said, adding that he is grateful to Kenyans for their prayers.
The case now shifts to a legal and medical battle—on one side, prosecutors pushing for accountability over alleged false reporting; on the other, Tuju raising serious claims of police misconduct that, if proven, could shift attention away from the charges and onto law enforcement conduct.
Right now, the facts are incomplete. If Tuju can’t medically back his claims, this turns into a weak defense. If he can, then the prosecution’s case risks looking like a distraction.
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