A Nairobi court has issued an arrest warrant against Juja MP George Koimburi after he failed to appear before the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday, July 16, to face charges of faking his own abduction.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) confirmed that Koimburi, along with Kanyenya-ini Ward MCA Grace Nduta Wairimu, skipped court proceedings despite prior summons.
The case, which has rocked both Parliament and the public, stems from a dramatic saga involving land fraud charges and a staged disappearance that misled both citizens and police.
Koimburi Arrest Warrant Sparks Public Outrage Over Staged Abduction
The ODPP revealed that only four out of the six accused appeared before the court on July 16. The four pleaded not guilty and were released on a cash bail of Ksh300,000 each. But the absence of Koimburi and Wairimu triggered immediate legal action.
“A Nairobi court today issued a warrant of arrest against Juja Member of Parliament (MP) George Koimburi after he failed to appear for arraignment on charges related to stage-managing his own abduction,” the ODPP announced in a press statement.
According to court filings, Koimburi and his co-accused are facing charges under Section 117(c) of the Penal Code, which criminalizes attempts to defeat the course of justice. Prosecutors say the accused orchestrated a fake kidnapping in May 2025 to prevent Koimburi from appearing at the Kiambu Law Courts, where he was set to face four counts related to land fraud.
The lawmaker’s disappearance caused a wave of panic and confusion across Kiambu County. Koimburi later reappeared, claiming he had been abducted and tortured. However, police investigations later dismantled that narrative.
False Abduction Story Unravels Under Investigation
Authorities say Koimburi’s story began to fall apart shortly after he claimed he was abducted. During a press conference, the MP emotionally described his alleged ordeal. His aide also filed a report at Mugutha Police Station stating that the legislator had been kidnapped and harmed.
But the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) soon uncovered evidence that painted a very different picture. “Court heard that he falsely reported the alleged abduction to an officer at Mugutha Police Station, prompting police action based on fabricated claims,” ODPP said.
Upon interrogating three suspects involved in the alleged abduction, investigators found glaring inconsistencies. Their statements contradicted the sequence of events described by Koimburi and his allies. This led the police to determine that the MP was never abducted.
“It is quite inconceivable for an honourable Member of Parliament to go to that extent of stage-managing his own abduction,” said DCI Director Amin Mohammed. “Fortunately, we were able to exploit the investigations and expose to the public that the Member of Parliament was indeed not abducted.”
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja echoed the DCI’s sentiments, accusing Koimburi of faking the incident for political sympathy. The police also suggested that the MP’s actions endangered public trust in law enforcement and created unnecessary fear.
Politician Faces Backlash for Undermining Justice
Public reaction has been swift and damning. Many Kenyans have expressed outrage over what they see as an abuse of power and manipulation of the justice system. Civic groups are now calling on Parliament to initiate disciplinary action against Koimburi.
“Faking an abduction is not only a criminal act but also a betrayal of the public’s trust,” said one activist from a Nairobi-based watchdog group. “Koimburi must be held accountable, not just in court but also in the court of public opinion.”
Legal experts argue that Koimburi’s case could set a precedent for how false reports by public figures are treated moving forward. They warn that if left unchecked, such actions could erode confidence in the criminal justice system.
For now, the warrant remains active. Koimburi’s whereabouts are unknown, and police are under pressure to arrest him and bring him before the court. Meanwhile, the case against the remaining suspects continues.
As the saga unfolds, Kenyans are left questioning how far their leaders are willing to go to evade accountability—and whether justice will catch up with those who try to deceive both the system and the public.
