Unmasking Jackson Kiplimo Chebett, the Owner of Ultra Eureka Limited Behind the Tuju Property Scandal

Ultra Eureka Limited has become the talk of Nairobi’s business circles, and its director, Jackson Kiplimo Chebett, is now a name synonymous with controversy. From aggressive property takeovers to multi-million shilling tax disputes, Chebet has built a reputation as a high-stakes investor who operates on the edge of legality. At the heart of the storm is the ongoing tussle with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju over a prime Karen property, including Dari Business Park and Tamarind Karen. As the legal drama intensifies, questions are surfacing about Chebet’s methods, political connections, and history of financial and operational scandals. Jackson Kiplimo Chebett and Ultra Eureka Limited remain at the center of Kenya’s most controversial business scandals, from aggressive property takeovers to multi-million shilling tax disputes and disputed enforcement tactics. The Owner of Ultra Eureka Limited and the Karen Property Battle The current scandal erupted when Ultra Eureka Limited acquired Tuju’s multi-billion shilling property at a public auction in October 2024. The auction, prompted by a debt dispute between Tuju and the East African Development Bank, saw Ultra Eureka pay KSh 450 million for a property valued by Knight Frank at KSh 590 million.

Tuju has argued the sale was undervalued and politically motivated, while Chebett insists the transaction was legal and above the forced sale minimum of KSh 442.5 million.

Tensions boiled over in March 2026. Ultra Eureka attempted to take possession of the property, leading to violent confrontations. Chebett claimed Tuju arrived with “50 armed men” to resist the takeover, while Tuju accused Chebett of deploying “hired goons” and using police support to bypass legal protections.

The High Court has since issued preservatory orders to prevent Ultra Eureka from transferring the title until the April 7 hearing, but the shadow over Chebet’s business tactics remains. Aggressive Takeovers and Enforcement Methods Jackson Chebett’s approach to property acquisition is far from conventional. Ultra Eureka’s methods in Karen mirror a pattern observed in prior operations: rapid transfers of assets and swift enforcement actions.

Legal analysts have noted that Chebett frequently uses his status as a bona fide purchaser to defend acquisitions from prior owners’ claims, often moving faster than standard legal processes would allow.

Even before the Tuju case, Ultra Eureka’s involvement in evictions drew scrutiny. The company has been accused of using private security firms, including Lavington Security, to forcibly remove occupants from properties under dispute.

Chebett counters that these actions are defensive, claiming his staff have suffered “brutal attacks” by those resisting lawful acquisitions. The intensity of these operations has fueled speculation about potential high-level backing and state protection for Chebet’s maneuvers. KRA Tax Dispute and Allegations of Fraud The owner of Ultra Eureka Limited has a long history of high-stakes conflicts with regulators. Between 2018 and 2020, Ultra Eureka faced a tax demand of KSh 82.7 million from the Kenya Revenue Authority for alleged unpaid Corporation Tax and VAT. Chebett’s legal team raised a sensational defense: fraudulent entries had been made in the company’s i-Tax account, possibly orchestrated by competitors seeking to sabotage the firm.

The dispute escalated dramatically. In mid-2022, the KRA conducted a dawn raid on a rival clearing and forwarding firm following allegations that Ultra Eureka’s PIN had been hijacked to inflate the company’s perceived revenue. While the case remains a cautionary tale of corporate warfare in Kenya, it cemented Chebet’s reputation as a figure willing to challenge regulators and defend his operations aggressively.

Beyond tax matters, Ultra Eureka has faced scrutiny over customs compliance. As a licensed clearing agent, the company imports industrial machinery, chemi…

Ultra Eureka Limited has become the talk of Nairobi’s business circles, and its director, Jackson Kiplimo Chebett, is now a name synonymous with controversy. From aggressive property takeovers to multi-million shilling tax disputes, Chebet has built a reputation as a high-stakes investor who operates on the edge of legality. At the heart of the storm is the ongoing tussle with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju over a prime Karen property, including Dari Business Park and Tamarind Karen. As the legal drama intensifies, questions are surfacing about Chebet’s methods, political connections, and history of financial and operational scandals. Jackson Kiplimo Chebett and Ultra Eureka Limited remain at the center of Kenya’s most controversial business scandals, from aggressive property takeovers to multi-million shilling tax disputes and disputed enforcement tactics. The Owner of Ultra Eureka Limited and the Karen Property Battle The current scandal erupted when Ultra Eureka Limited acquired Tuju’s multi-billion shilling property at a public auction in October 2024. The auction, prompted by a debt dispute between Tuju and the East African Development Bank, saw Ultra Eureka pay KSh 450 million for a property valued by Knight Frank at KSh 590 million.

Tuju has argued the sale was undervalued and politically motivated, while Chebett insists the transaction was legal and above the forced sale minimum of KSh 442.5 million.

Tensions boiled over in March 2026. Ultra Eureka attempted to take possession of the property, leading to violent confrontations. Chebett claimed Tuju arrived with “50 armed men” to resist the takeover, while Tuju accused Chebett of deploying “hired goons” and using police support to bypass legal protections.

The High Court has since issued preservatory orders to prevent Ultra Eureka from transferring the title until the April 7 hearing, but the shadow over Chebet’s business tactics remains. Aggressive Takeovers and Enforcement Methods Jackson Chebett’s approach to property acquisition is far from conventional. Ultra Eureka’s methods in Karen mirror a pattern observed in prior operations: rapid transfers of assets and swift enforcement actions.

Legal analysts have noted that Chebett frequently uses his status as a bona fide purchaser to defend acquisitions from prior owners’ claims, often moving faster than standard legal processes would allow.

Even before the Tuju case, Ultra Eureka’s involvement in evictions drew scrutiny. The company has been accused of using private security firms, including Lavington Security, to forcibly remove occupants from properties under dispute.

Chebett counters that these actions are defensive, claiming his staff have suffered “brutal attacks” by those resisting lawful acquisitions. The intensity of these operations has fueled speculation about potential high-level backing and state protection for Chebet’s maneuvers. KRA Tax Dispute and Allegations of Fraud The owner of Ultra Eureka Limited has a long history of high-stakes conflicts with regulators. Between 2018 and 2020, Ultra Eureka faced a tax demand of KSh 82.7 million from the Kenya Revenue Authority for alleged unpaid Corporation Tax and VAT. Chebett’s legal team raised a sensational defense: fraudulent entries had been made in the company’s i-Tax account, possibly orchestrated by competitors seeking to sabotage the firm.

The dispute escalated dramatically. In mid-2022, the KRA conducted a dawn raid on a rival clearing and forwarding firm following allegations that Ultra Eureka’s PIN had been hijacked to inflate the company’s perceived revenue. While the case remains a cautionary tale of corporate warfare in Kenya, it cemented Chebet’s reputation as a figure willing to challenge regulators and defend his operations aggressively.

Beyond tax matters, Ultra Eureka has faced scrutiny over customs compliance. As a licensed clearing agent, the company imports industrial machinery, chemi…