Details of Properties Raphael Tuju Is Likely to Lose as Auction Threat Looms

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju is facing the risk of losing several valuable properties in the upscale Karen area after a recent court decision allowed auctioneers to move forward with recovery plans.

The development follows a ruling by the High Court of Kenya sitting at the Milimani Law Courts. Justice Josephine Wambui Mong’are declined to grant temporary orders that Tuju and his company, Dari Limited, had requested to stop the enforcement of an earlier ruling.

The decision means auctioneers and property managers involved in the case can now proceed with actions concerning the disputed assets as the legal battle continues.

Why the Properties Are at Risk

The ruling followed an earlier decision delivered on March 9, 2026, which struck out Tuju’s amended case and lifted court orders that had previously stopped the defendants from dealing with the properties.

With those protective orders removed, auction firms such as Garam Investment Auctioneers and property management company Knight Frank Kenya are now free to proceed with the recovery process.

The case revolves around a loan taken by Dari Limited, a company owned by Tuju and members of his family, where some of the properties were used as security.

List of Properties Tuju Is Likely to Lose

Following the latest court directions, several prime assets linked to Tuju could be auctioned if the dispute is not resolved. They include:

1. Dari Restaurant Property – Karen
The well-known Dari Restaurant sits on a large piece of land surrounded by forest and gardens. The restaurant previously operated as an eco-park themed dining and conference destination before closing due to the ongoing legal dispute.

2. Tree Lane Property – Karen
Another property linked to the case is the Tree Lane property, located within the Karen area. The land reportedly offers scenic views of the Ngong Hills and was intended for a major expansion project.

3. Proposed Dari Business Park Development
The planned Dari Business Park project was meant to include accommodation units, cottages, and business facilities. However, the project stalled after the financial dispute emerged.

4. Residential Units and Cottages in the Project Plan
The development plan included multiple residential units and cottages that were expected to generate income to repay the loan used to acquire the additional property.

Future of the Properties

The properties were used as collateral when Tuju’s company secured financing to expand the Dari project. However, the project ran into financial and legal challenges, leading to the current dispute.

With the court declining to grant temporary protection orders, the involved firms can now proceed with the process that could lead to the sale of the properties.

The case is still ongoing, and the final fate of the assets will depend on the outcome of the court proceedings.

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