Juja MP Koimburi speaks after abduction saga

Juja MP George Koimburi has spoken publicly for the first time following what he claims was a terrifying abduction, pushing back against claims by the National Police Service that the incident was fabricated.

Addressing the media from his hospital bed at Karen Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, the lawmaker described the ordeal as traumatic and thanked those who intervened and helped save his life.

Recounting the events of May 25, 2025, Koimburi said he was leaving church when unknown individuals confronted him, physically assaulted him, and forced him into a waiting vehicle.

Koimburi has detailed his harrowing experience, claiming he was abducted on May 25, 2025, shortly after attending a service at the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya.

According to him, the attackers blindfolded and suffocated him before dumping him in a coffee plantation, where he regained consciousness the following day.

The incident reportedly occurred outside a church in Mugutha, Kiambu County.

During the confrontation, Koimburi’s wife, Ann Koimburi, is said to have sustained injuries.

Speaking from Karen Hospital, the legislator recounted how a boda boda rider discovered him and quickly alerted his family, leading to his rescue and admission to hospital.

He expressed heartfelt appreciation to the medics attending to him and to all those who have visited or offered prayers during his recovery.

"I was fortunate to come across a Good Samaritan, a boda boda ride, who contacted my family. They were then able to locate me and bring me to this hospital, where I’ve been receiving care," Koimburi shared.

He strongly condemned the act, calling it a serious crime and warning that it reflects a deeper security problem in the country.

However, Koimburi’s statement sharply contrasts with that of the National Police Service (NPS), which dismissed his abduction claims as a ruse to avoid arrest in connection with an ongoing land fraud investigation.

The police alleged that the legislator orchestrated the incident to gain public sympathy and political leverage.

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Amin Mohamed stated that their findings revealed significant inconsistencies in Koimburi’s narrative, particularly regarding his whereabouts and the alleged crime scene.

"Our investigations moved swiftly, and the evidence points to no abduction taking place. The details he provided don’t match what we’ve uncovered," Mohamed said.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja echoed this view, describing the MP’s claims as "political theatrics."

He noted that a detailed examination of the scene where Koimburi was reportedly found revealed discrepancies between the video evidence and the actual environment.

"Officers from Juja promptly visited the location and documented the area thoroughly. When we compared it with the video footage, the terrain and road features didn’t match," said the IG.

Meanwhile, police have arrested Kanyenya-ini Ward MCA Grace Nduta and three other individuals in connection with what authorities believe was a staged abduction.

The prosecution successfully sought to have Nduta held for 14 days to allow for further investigations.

Efforts are also underway to detain the remaining three suspects for 15 days as inquiries into the incident continue.