The ruling offers Tuju and his company a chance to contest the earlier decision that had opened the door for the sale of the properties as part of efforts to recover a multi-billion shilling debt.
The dispute has been ongoing for several years and involves large financial claims linked to loans and guarantees.
According to court documents, the contested properties are located in Karen, an upscale residential area known for its high-value homes and commercial properties.
The assets had been earmarked for auction after a previous court ruling allowed creditors to proceed with the sale in order to recover money they claim is owed.
However, Tuju moved back to court seeking permission to challenge that decision.
Through his legal team, he asked the High Court to allow him and Dari Limited to file an appeal, arguing that the earlier ruling raised important legal issues that should be reviewed by a higher court.
In its latest decision, the High Court agreed to grant the request, allowing the former Cabinet Secretary and his company to proceed with the appeal process.
The court’s ruling does not settle the debt dispute itself but temporarily halts the progress toward auction while the appeal is prepared and considered.
Legal experts say such relief is meant to ensure that a party is given a fair chance to challenge a decision before irreversible actions—such as the sale of property—take place.
If the auction were allowed to proceed immediately, it could permanently transfer ownership of the properties before the appeal is heard.
The case revolves around a financial disagreement involving billions of shillings.
Creditors involved in the matter have been seeking to recover funds they say are owed, leading to court proceedings that have drawn significant public attention because of Tuju’s political background and the high value of the properties involved.
Tuju previously served in government and is widely known in Kenya’s political circles.
Over the years, he has been involved in both business and public service, making the dispute one of the most closely watched legal battles involving a former senior government official.
Lawyers representing Tuju have argued that the appeal is necessary to ensure that all legal issues surrounding the debt claim and the intended auction are properly examined.
They say their client believes the matter has complexities that deserve careful review by the appellate court.
On the other hand, parties seeking to recover the debt have maintained that the auction process should proceed in order to settle the outstanding financial obligations.
They argue that the dispute has taken a long time in court and that the lenders are entitled to recover their money.