The case of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has taken a sensational turn, exposing what could be one of the most calculated political djimiramas of the year.
Days after reports claimed the MP was abducted, police now say he staged the entire incident to avoid arrest over a land fraud investigation.
Fellow MP Didmus Barasa has added more fuel to the fire, revealing that Koimburi called him in panic days before the staged abduction, seeking advice on how to lie low. What looked like a kidnapping now appears to be a desperate move to duck justice.
Koimburi Land Case Takes a Dramatic Twist as Police Deny Abduction Claims
Juja MP George Koimburi claimed he was abducted on Sunday, May 25, shortly after attending a church service. According to the narrative pushed by his allies, unknown assailants kidnapped him and left him at the Jacaranda Coffee Plantation the following morning.
The plantation, located in the Kibichoi area of Kiambu County, is linked to businessman Jimmy Wanjigi. However, the National Police Service (NPS) has rejected the abduction claim.
In a strongly worded statement, NPS revealed that Koimburi is under active investigation for land fraud and had been avoiding arrest. According to Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the MP knew he was wanted and chose to disappear deliberately.
“The MP has been under investigation over a land matter and consent to prosecute was issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions,” Nyaga confirmed.
The statement further alleged that Koimburi escaped on a motorcycle with his private security and switched off his phone. Investigators believe his so-called abduction was a stunt aimed at gaining public sympathy and derailing the legal process.
Didmus Barasa Confirms Koimburi Feared Arrest
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has come forward with explosive details that back the police narrative. Barasa says Koimburi contacted him through the Signal app days before the alleged abduction. The Juja MP reportedly expressed fear that police were after him over a land case.
“A few days ago, MP Koimburi called me via the Signal call app, saying the police were after him over a land case. I advised him to switch off his phone and lie low for five days,” Barasa stated.
Barasa admitted that even he was stunned to hear the abduction claims later. “I was shocked to later hear he had staged his abduction and was ‘found’ in a coffee plantation,” he said.
He added that police found no signs that Koimburi had spent any significant time at the supposed dump site. “The area showed no disturbance. He was likely there for just five minutes,” Barasa added.
Government Faces Criticism Amid Forced Disappearance Allegations
While Koimburi’s case appears increasingly staged, the bigger picture has drawn national attention. The Ruto administration is facing growing backlash over a string of alleged abductions and forced disappearances. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused the government of operating an “abduction squad” disguised as law enforcement.
These accusations have added tension to an already delicate political atmosphere. Rights groups and opposition leaders have pointed to a troubling pattern, especially when critics of the state or those facing corruption charges suddenly vanish.
But in Koimburi’s case, the police insist the truth is simple: he ran from justice. The NPS says there is no evidence of state involvement in any abduction. Instead, they say Koimburi’s theatrics were aimed at evading accountability for his role in a multi-million shilling land fraud.
Despite public outcry, the government remains firm. “No one is above the law,” Nyaga declared. He urged leaders to respect the legal process instead of misleading the public with drama and conspiracy.
As the investigation into the Koimburi land case intensifies, questions linger about the MP’s future and whether justice will finally be served.
