The East African Development Bank (EADB) has crossed a dangerous line. After years of bulldozing Raphael Tuju in a legal dispute over a 27-acre land in Karen, the bank has now resorted to writing press releases for the Judiciary.
This comes after EADB suffered a major legal blow—losing its immunity from prosecution. Instead of accepting the ruling, the bank has gone into full-blown damage control, launching a desperate smear campaign and spending a staggering $3 million through Ogilvy PR to suppress negative coverage.
Judiciary and EADB Issue Identical Statements
Hours after the Judiciary released a media brief warning the press against covering Tuju’s dispute with EADB, the bank issued an almost identical statement.
The wording left no doubt—EADB had drafted the statement, and the Judiciary merely signed off on it.
This is not just unethical. It is a blatant display of collusion between a financial entity and the very body meant to uphold justice. The Kenyan public has every reason to be outraged.
A Direct Attack on Media Freedom
EADB did not stop at manipulating the Judiciary. The bank went further, warning the media against reporting on its conduct.
“This notwithstanding, the Bank urges the Fourth Estate to exercise its duty to objectivity—the bedrock upon which the profession is founded—by counterchecking claims made on the Bank’s operations against available facts, which we are ready to offer whenever requested,” read the statement.
The Judiciary echoed the same message
“We also call on the media to verify facts before reporting on such matters to avoid contributing to misinformation or disinformation,” said Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo.
Since when did the Judiciary become the mouthpiece of a bank? Who exactly is pulling the strings?
The Judiciary’s involvement in this PR game raises serious questions about its credibility and independence. How can Kenyans trust a court system that is openly coordinating with a bank to control narratives?
EADB’s Fear of Public Scrutiny
EADB is in full panic mode. Tuju has gained the upper hand both in court and in public opinion. Instead of facing accountability, the bank is resorting to threats, PR gimmicks, and behind-the-scenes deals with the Judiciary.
What is EADB so afraid of?
If the bank has nothing to hide, why is it spending millions to control the narrative?
Why is the Judiciary taking sides in a private legal dispute?
Who stands to benefit from silencing Tuju?
A History of Battles Over His Properties
This is not the first time Tuju has had to fight for his properties against what he calls corporate-backed fraud and judicial corruption. Over the years, he has accused banks, lawyers, and auctioneers of orchestrating schemes to rob him of his assets.
The Karen Land Dispute – Tuju has been embroiled in a battle with EADB over the 27-acre land in Karen, which he insists was illegally targeted in a fraudulent loan deal.
The Sh4.5 Billion Loan Scam – Tuju has maintained that false affidavits and backroom dealings were used to manipulate a case against him, pushing him to the brink of losing property worth billions.
Lawyers and Judges in Collusion – He has called out Senior Counsels Githu Muigai and Fred Ojiambo for their role in cases that allegedly sought to dispossess him of his assets.
This pattern of abuse is not unique to Tuju. Many Kenyans have lost their properties to powerful individuals who manipulate the court system for personal gain.
Tuju Takes the Fight to Court
Today, Raphael Tuju will be in court alongside Senior Counsels Nelson Havi and Ahmednassir Abdullahi. The legal team is set to challenge the Supreme Court’s handling of the case and expose the Judiciary’s compromised position.
This is no longer just a land dispute. It is a fight against judicial overreach, corporate influence, and blatant abuse of power.
Kenya’s Judiciary is in crisis. The question is—who will hold it accountable?
EADB’s attempt to shut down media coverage will not work. The truth is already out, and Kenyans are watching. This case will be a defining moment in the fight against judicial corruption and corporate impunity.
Will justice prevail, or will powerful institutions continue to manipulate the system for their benefit? The country awaits the outcome.
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