Senator Cherargei Calls for Public Apology as Tuju Faces Heat Over Alleged Self-Abduction
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has strongly demanded that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju issue an unqualified public apology to the nation following the dramatic revelation that his reported disappearance over the weekend was a staged “self-abduction.”
According to investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Tuju was never kidnapped but had deliberately switched off his phone and locked himself inside his Karen residence for nearly 43 hours, while his family raised alarms and the public grew increasingly anxious. The incident, which began when Tuju’s vehicle was found abandoned with hazard lights on along a road in the upmarket suburb, initially sparked fears of foul play linked to his ongoing financial and legal battles, including issues surrounding the Dari Property Limited auction.
Speaking firmly in recent interviews, Cherargei declared: “Former CS Raphael Tuju should issue a public apology. You can imagine the anxiety in the country. We must stop this issue and this charade of self-abduction.” Drawing from his own past experiences of alleged police arrests and abductions, the senator made it clear he does not support any form of kidnapping but insisted that leaders must not exploit such tactics for sympathy. He urged the DCI to immediately summon Tuju along with his family members to record statements regarding the orchestrated event, which he described as a “hide and seek” game aimed at winning public pity amid reported money troubles and backed by what he termed a “wantam brigade.” Cherargei warned that such actions threaten public order and the rule of law, potentially leading courts to view future genuine cases with skepticism.
As Tuju remains in police custody after resurfacing and being arrested at Karen Police Station, Cherargei’s intervention highlights the urgent need to curb these manufactured crises that divert critical security resources and erode public trust in a country already battling real insecurity challenges. By calling for judicial awareness of possible self-staged dramas, the senator is pushing for accountability and integrity among public figures. The saga serves as a stark reminder that in Kenya’s volatile political landscape, where genuine threats persist, indulging in such theatrics not only wastes national attention but also undermines the very democratic principles leaders claim to defend.
