“Talk to the Presidency!” Leaked Call Reveals Oburu Odinga’s Advice to Raphael Tuju

The saga surrounding former Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju has taken a dramatic turn with the leak of two highly sensitive phone conversations involving Tuju and Dr. Oburu Odinga. These recordings, which have sent shockwaves through social media, provide a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes negotiations and power struggles over Tuju’s multibillion-shilling property in Karen.

In the first leaked call, Oburu Odinga is heard advising Tuju that the forces arrayed against him are “beyond all of us” and that his only path to saving his property lies in a direct conversation with the Head of State. “That power, you need to talk to the power, and that is the presidency,” Oburu suggests. The conversation implies that the ongoing legal and physical battles over Tuju’s land are being orchestrated from the highest levels of government.

The second leak reveals a conversation regarding a potential settlement between Tuju and the current owner of the disputed property (often referred to as the “Starbucks” owner). According to the calls, the property was purchased through a public auction for 450 million shillings after Tuju lost a long-standing legal battle with the East African Development Bank (EADB).

The crux of the tension lies in the terms of return. While the current owner is reportedly willing to relinquish the property if his 450 million shilling investment is reimbursed, Tuju appears to be seeking a return of the land without such a heavy payout, a stance that has led some observers to label the situation a “bullshit” stalemate. “No one is going to give you property worth 450 million for free,” critics noted, emphasizing that Tuju must “swallow his pride” to reach a resolution.

The saga has also taken on a tribal dimension, with Luo leaders like Oburu Odinga and James Orengo rallying around Tuju, framing the loss of his property as an injustice against a prominent member of their community. However, political analysts argue that Tuju’s strategy of leaking these calls may be a “small battle” in a much larger war he is currently losing. With the 2027 elections approaching, the property dispute is being used as a political tool to paint the current administration as “land grabbers.”

As it stands, the “Karen property saga” remains unresolved, with Tuju reportedly fighting for his “life’s work” while the presidency maintains a distance. The big question remains: Will Tuju make the call to “the power,” or will these leaks be the final act in the loss of his multibillion-shilling empire?