Kenyan police investigate alleged disappearance of ex-foreign minister

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 23, 2026 at 10:29 AM

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Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju resurfaced after a day of reported disappearance, prompting a police investigation and fears of abduction. Tuju stated he went into hiding after being followed by an unmarked vehicle, abandoning his car after evading the pursuers. He cited concerns about his safety and a lack of trust in the police, referencing past abductions and killings in Kenya. Prior to his disappearance, Tuju's lawyer reported that he had filed a police report about being trailed. Tuju has been involved in a long-running legal dispute over a $15 million debt and the attempted auction of his properties, alleging powerful officials are behind the seizure attempts. Police had found his abandoned vehicle and were investigating his disappearance before he reappeared.

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Human Rights

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Opposition politician Kalonzo Musyoka said there is an abduction squad in town.

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Tuju has been embroiled in a long-running legal battle contesting the auction of his properties.

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Police said Tuju's vehicle was found abandoned with its hazard lights on.

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Tuju said he had gone into hiding after being followed by an unmarked vehicle.

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Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju resurfaced a day after his reported disappearance.

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Dari Limited 30% Paul Nyamodi 40% Karen ×250% Citizen TV 50% Kenyan Police ×360% Nairobi ×260% Kenya ×270% Raphael Tuju ×790%

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raphael tuju 100% ex-foreign minister 90% disappearance 90% abduction fears 80% police investigation 70% hiding 70% unmarked vehicle 60% legal dispute 60% property dispute 50% bank loan 40%

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BBC News - World

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Kenya

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