EADB Caught Writing Press Releases for Judiciary After Losing Immunity Case

The East African Development Bank (EADB) has crossed the 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 lost a critical case, stripping it of immunity from prosecution. Instead of accepting the ruling, the bank has launched a desperate smear campaign, spending a staggering $3 million through Ogilvy PR to shut down 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 its own uniform statement.

The wording left no doubt—EADB had drafted the statement, and the Judiciary merely added its signature.

This is not just unethical. It is an open display of collusion between a financial entity and the very body meant to uphold justice.

A Direct Attack on Media Freedom

EADB 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?

EADB’s Fear of Public Scrutiny

EADB is in 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?

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.

Tuju has repeatedly pointed out that these legal fights are not just about him—they reflect a larger pattern where powerful entities abuse the court system to seize properties from individuals and businesses.

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.

The Kenyan Judiciary is in crisis. The question is—who will hold it accountable?