Eugene Wamalwa challenging Oburu over Ruto’s title to Tuju’s property has added fresh heat to the ongoing row surrounding former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju’s assets in Karen. The DAP-K leader spoke out strongly, demanding answers on how President William Ruto ended up with the title deed to Tuju’s Dari Business Park.
Wamalwa did not mince words during recent public remarks. He questioned the process that led to the property changing hands. “How did William Ruto obtain the title for Tuju’s property?” he asked directly.
He then turned to Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga, challenging him to tell the nation about any conversation he had with President Ruto on the matter. Wamalwa claimed Oburu had reached out to the president seeking help for Tuju, only to be told the property was already bought and the title could be sent over.
He brought up Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga as well. According to Wamalwa, Wanga spoke to President Ruto and was shown the title. These claims paint a picture of high-level involvement in what started as a debt-related auction.
Tuju’s Dari Business Park in Karen has been at the centre of a long-running financial dispute involving billions in loans. The property reportedly went under the hammer for around Sh 450 million to a company called Ultra Eureka Ltd. Opposition voices have called the process irregular, with some alleging state actors pushed the sale through.
Tuju himself has fought the takeover in court. He recently resurfaced after a short disappearance that raised abduction fears. His car was found abandoned, and he later appeared at his home to address the media before police took him in for questioning at Karen Police Station.
Throughout the ordeal, allies like Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa stood by him, raising concerns about the handling of both the property and Tuju’s personal safety.
Wamalwa’s latest comments come at a tense moment in Kenyan politics. He accused the government of bringing in questionable investors and compared the situation to past controversial deals.
His challenge to Oburu Odinga puts the veteran Luo leader in the spotlight. Oburu, brother to the late Raila Odinga, has long been seen as a steady voice in opposition circles. If a private conversation with Ruto did happen, many now want to know the exact details.
The property saga stretches back months. Tuju borrowed heavily from the East African Development Bank, and when repayments stalled, the asset faced auction.
He argued in court that the process lacked proper notice and transparency. Judges have set future hearing dates, but the physical takeover by new owners has already happened, with police reportedly involved in clearing the premises.
For ordinary Kenyans, stories like this raise bigger questions about land, debt, and power. High-value properties in upscale areas like Karen often change hands quietly, but when big names get involved, the public pays attention.
Tuju served in key government roles under previous administrations, including as cabinet secretary for information and foreign affairs. His fall from grace, or at least the pressure on his assets, feels personal to some observers.
Social media has lit up with reactions. Supporters of the government say the matter is purely commercial and Tuju should settle his debts like anyone else.
Critics see political undertones, especially with Wamalwa linking it to broader claims of favouritism toward certain investors. Memes and voice notes circulate, with some wondering aloud if friendship in politics has limits when money and titles are on the line.
As the story develops, all eyes turn to possible responses from Oburu Oginga and the presidency. Will there be clarification on those alleged phone calls? Or will the focus shift back to the courtroom where the legal fate of Dari Business Park will ultimately be decided? Eugene Wamalwa has thrown down a public gauntlet.
