Tanzania, April 9 -- Nairobi. The legal tribulations of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju reached a critical juncture yesterday as he appeared before the Kibera Law Courts to answer to charges stemming from his reported disappearance.

Dressed in a sharp blue suit and flanked by a robust legal team, the former minister maintained a composed demeanour as he entered the dock to face the magistrate.

The proceedings centred on allegations that Tuju provided false information to the authorities regarding his whereabouts during a period when his family had raised a nationwide alarm over his safety.

Standing before the court, Tuju formally pleaded not guilty to the charges of falsifying information. After considering the arguments from bot...