Nairobi, Kenya Opposition leader Eugene Wamalwa has made explosive allegations against President William Ruto regarding the controversial property dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.
Speaking during a press address, Wamalwa claimed that President Ruto holds the title deed to the disputed Karen property that has been at the center of a bitter legal battle and dramatic eviction.
He further challenged Oburu Oginga Odinga, a key opposition figure and brother to Raila Odinga, to come forward and disclose the truth to the nation regarding the matter.
The allegations come against the backdrop of a heated political war over Tuju’s properties, including the Dari Business Park and Tamarind Karen along Ngong Road, which have been under threat of auction over an unpaid Sh2.2 billion debt owed to the East African Development Bank (EADB).
Tuju has previously accused President Ruto of using "goons" to push him out of his Karen residence, claims the presidency has denied.
However, the narrative took a new twist when Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka also accused Ruto of "salivating" for the property, alleging a "daylight land grab."
Kalonzo challenged the President to order the immediate withdrawal of police from Tuju’s hospital room and respect his rights.
President Ruto has dismissed the accusations, recently criticizing Tuju’s advisors whom he labeled as "scavengers" and "conmen" for allegedly staging a fake abduction and dragging former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s name into the dispute.
Ruto affirmed that his business dealings, including poultry and maize farming, are legitimate.
The Judiciary has since urged all parties to exercise restraint as the matter is currently pending before the Court of Appeal.
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