In the high-stakes world of Kenyan politics, a scandalous love triangle emerged that would ultimately lead to a tragic end.
This is the story of Tony Ogunda, a young GSU officer whose affair with his boss’s wife spiraled into a tale of forbidden passion, betrayal, and mysterious death.
Tony Ogunda was a young, handsome GSU officer assigned the work to protect a prominent political family.
Raphael Tuju was a well known and respected Kenyan government minister and presidential advisor.
While Ruth Tuju was the minister’s wife, who was caught in a web of loneliness and desire.
Tuju’s Family Storyline
Raphael and Ruth Tuju were once the golden couple of Kenyan society.
Their 1986 church wedding marked the beginning of what seemed to be a fairytale romance.
With three children and a palatial home in Karen, they graced the covers of lifestyle magazines, setting relationship goals for many.
The Storms In Tuju’s Family
The loneliness that settled in the Tuju household became the silent intruder that would ultimately shatter their seemingly perfect world.
In 2008, Tony Ogunda was assigned to protect the Tuju family.
Young, ever-present, and attentive, he soon caught the eye of the lonely Ruth Tuju.
What started as innocent glances soon blossomed into a full-fledged affair.
Lavish Secret
Ruth showered Tony with gifts, expensive outings, and even set him up in a deluxe apartment on Ngong Road.
The thrill of their forbidden love made them reckless, leading Tony to abandon his own wife and child.
The Unraveling
As the affair grew bolder, Tony’s behavior became more brazen.
He would text Tuju’s children asking about their mother’s whereabouts and openly show affection to Ruth in public.
The situation reached a boiling point when Tony’s wife discovered the truth and alerted Raphael Tuju.
Despite attempts at reconciliation, the affair continued.
Tuju, a self-proclaimed gentleman, tried to resolve the situation peacefully.
But as Tony’s visits to the family home became more frequent and at odd hours, Tuju was forced to take legal action.
On May 30, 2013, Tony received a call from Ruth inviting him to their Karen home.
Despite the risks, he accepted. This decision would prove to be his last, as he was ambushed and arrested for trespassing.
A Mysterious End
Just two months after his arrest, on July 2013, Tony Ogunda was found dead in an apartment owned by Tuju.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain shrouded in mystery to this day.
The scandal led to the dissolution of the Tuju marriage.
Ruth, once accustomed to a life of luxury, found herself selling street food to make ends meet – a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change.
This story continues to captivate Kenyans, reminding us all of the high price of betrayal in the corridors of power.