Police Update on Investigation Into Abduction of George Koimburi, Juja MP

The National Police Service (NPS) wishes to provide a comprehensive update on the ongoing investigation into the alleged abduction of Hon. George Koimburi, Member of Parliament for Juja Constituency.

On Monday, 26 May 2025, the attention of the National Police Service was drawn to an amateur video circulating on social and mainstream media, purportedly showing the Member of Parliament abandoned at a farm in Juja. Police officers from Juja swiftly responded, visiting the alleged scene and thoroughly documenting the area. Upon comparing the vegetation and road dimensions at the scene with those in the video, it was established that the two did not match. During questioning, Moses Kariuki, the caretaker of the coffee farm which is owned by one Jimmy Wanjigi, stated that he had not witnessed such an incident.

The officers then proceeded to Plainview Hospital in Ruiru, where the Member of Parliament had reportedly been taken for treatment. They confirmed that the vehicle used to transport him registration number KCJ 660P belonged to Hon. George Koimburi and was driven by Frida Njeri, who was also the first responder at the alleged crime scene. The hospital did not disclose the nature of the treatment or first aid administered, making it difficult to assess the extent of the alleged injuries.

Meanwhile, a specialised team from the DCI Headquarters, supported by forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory, was promptly deployed to the scene to conduct a thorough examination, gather critical evidence, and establish the circumstances surrounding these allegations.

To date, the investigating team has interviewed and recorded statements from five individuals, with several more expected to provide their accounts and particularly Hon. George Koimburi, whom we shall interview at the earliest opportunity after his family objected to our attempts to reach him.

This progress underscores the NPS’s commitment to uncovering the truth regarding the abduction allegations with the highest standards of professionalism and diligence. We will continue to pursue all leads, analyse forensic evidence, and ensure that any perpetrators are brought to justice.

Additionally, it is important to note that Hon. George Koimburi has been under investigation for a land fraud case, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had already issued consent for his prosecution.

On Friday, 23 May 2025, the MP fully aware of the police’s intention to arrest him evaded arrest by escaping on a motorcycle with his private security and switched off his mobile phone. His car, occupied only by his driver, was intercepted, and the driver was arrested but later released after recording a statement. The MP only resurfaced yesterday, coinciding with the abduction claims.

We once again urge anyone with information regarding the incident depicted in the video to report to their nearest police station or contact us via our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203).

In conclusion, we assure all Kenyans that we are committed to conducting this investigation with the utmost diligence to uncover the truth behind these allegations. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

By DOUGLAS KANJA KIROCHO,
INSPECTOR-GENERAL NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
May 27, 2025