The East African Development Bank (EADB) has taken an alarming turn. Following years of relentless pursuit against Raphael Tuju over a 27-acre parcel in Karen, the institution has now assumed an unusual role.
Crafting official messages for the Judiciary. This follows a significant legal setback EADB’s protection from lawsuits was revoked.
Rather than complying with the verdict, the institution embarked on a frantic image rehabilitation drive, allocating an extraordinary $3 million via Ogilvy PR to control public perception.
Judiciary and EADB Release Matching Announcements.
Mere hours after the Judiciary issued a cautionary note discouraging media reports on Tuju’s clash with EADB, the institution put out a strikingly similar bulletin.The phrasing made it clear EADB had prepared the content, leaving the Judiciary to merely endorse it.
This is not only improper. It is an undeniable example of a financial body exerting influence over an arm of justice. The public has every reason to question this disturbing entanglement.
An Assault on Press Independence.
EADB did not end its involvement there. The institution proceeded to issue a stern warning to journalists covering its affairs.”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 reinforced the directive. “We also call on the media to verify facts before reporting on such matters to avoid contributing to misinformation or disinformation,” stated Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo.Since when did the Judiciary assume the role of a corporate mouthpiece?
Who stands behind these developments? The Judiciary’s participation in this messaging raises fundamental concerns about its autonomy.
Can the courts be relied upon when they appear to be aligned with corporate interests?
EADB’s Desperation to Avoid Probing.
EADB is visibly uneasy. Tuju has gained ground both legally and in the public eye. Instead of addressing the issues head-on, the institution has resorted to suppression tactics, media management strategies, and undisclosed agreements with the Judiciary.
What drives EADB’s apprehension? If there is no wrongdoing, why funnel enormous sums into managing perceptions? Why is the Judiciary inserting itself into a private financial conflict? Who benefits from undermining Tuju?
A Long History of Asset Struggles.
Tuju has been engaged in repeated efforts to retain ownership of his properties, citing systemic fraud and compromised judicial processes.
Over time, he has pointed fingers at financiers, legal practitioners, and property dealers for orchestrating plots to dispossess him.
The Karen Land Feud.
Tuju has consistently asserted that the 27-acre Karen property was improperly claimed through deceptive financial arrangements.
The Sh4.5 Billion Loan Controversy – He has insisted that forged legal filings and covert maneuvers were employed to tilt a case against him, jeopardizing assets worth billions.
Legal Practitioners and Judicial Networks.
Tuju has directly implicated Senior Counsels Githu Muigai and Fred Ojiambo in alleged legal maneuvers that threatened his ownership rights.This cycle of exploitation is not confined to Tuju. Countless individuals have seen their assets fall into the hands of influential networks that manipulate legal pathways for selfish interests.
Tuju’s Legal Counterattack.
Raphael Tuju will make an appearance in court alongside Senior Counsels Nelson Havi and Ahmednassir Abdullahi. The legal representatives intend to contest the Supreme Court’s management of the proceedings and unveil the Judiciary’s entanglement.
This goes beyond a property dispute. It has become a battle against excessive judicial influence, corporate meddling, and outright misconduct.
Kenya’s legal framework is at a crossroads. The pressing issue remains, who will ensure accountability?
EADB’s suppression tactics will fail. The reality is already known, and the nation is observing. This matter marks a crucial juncture in the fight against legal malpractice and unchecked corporate dominance. Will fairness prevail, or will well-connected entities continue to distort justice? The nation awaits the verdict.
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