For weeks, silence shrouded the strange disappearance of Juja MP George Koimburi. Rumors of political games, faked trauma, and a staged abduction dominated headlines. The country watched and waited.
Now, the MP has finally broken his silence. Speaking from his hospital bed, Koimburi recounted a chilling tale that he claims left him unconscious, drugged, and dumped in a coffee farm.
His statement has stirred fresh debate and raised deeper questions about political abductions in Kenya and the rising tide of mistrust surrounding them.
Koimburi Speaks on Ordeal That Left the Nation Divided
George Koimburi insists he was abducted on May 25, 2025, after attending a church service at the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya. According to the MP, masked men intercepted him outside the church.
“It was May 25. I had just attended a church service and was on my way out when I encountered goons who covered my eyes and drugged me through my nose,” he said.
He claims he lost consciousness almost immediately. When he woke up the next day, he found himself lying in the middle of a coffee plantation in Kiambu County.
“I regained consciousness the next day in a coffee farm. A boda boda rider found me and helped alert my family, who brought me to this hospital,” he added.
He appeared weak and bruised as he addressed the media. His voice was hoarse, but his words were clear. He accused unnamed actors of engineering a dangerous trend of political kidnappings and urged the government to act.
“This is not just about me. There are others who have gone through the same. It’s time the government dealt with these abductions seriously.”
Police Reject His Account and Say Koimburi Lied
While Koimburi speaks of a targeted abduction, the police offer a different version. They believe the MP faked his kidnapping.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja publicly dismissed the MP’s claims. According to the police, the evidence they gathered — including interrogations of three suspects — did not support the version Koimburi shared.
Investigators pointed out inconsistencies in the timeline and location of the alleged crime. They questioned how the MP was able to vanish without any witnesses outside a busy church.
“The gaps are too large to ignore,” a senior officer said. “Everything points to a politically motivated drama.”
The accusation drew sharp criticism from opposition figures, who claimed the police were working to discredit leaders seen as critical of government officials. Others asked why a sitting MP would fake such an ordeal at the risk of losing credibility and possibly his seat.
Still, some Kenyans remain unconvinced by both sides, arguing that the truth may lie somewhere in the middle.
Public Reaction and Security Concerns After Koimburi Speaks
Koimburi’s story has reignited a long-standing fear in Kenya — the fear of forced disappearances.
Civil rights groups weighed in, calling for full investigations into not just Koimburi’s claims but other unresolved disappearances of activists, journalists, and political figures.
“This case, whether true or false, has exposed the deep mistrust between citizens and state agencies,” said a spokesperson for the Kenya Human Rights Network.
Political analysts also believe the Koimburi saga reveals cracks within the political elite. The MP has been linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has fallen out of favor in recent months. Some view Koimburi’s ordeal as part of a broader power play within the ruling coalition.
Despite the drama, Koimburi said he has no regrets speaking out.
“My conscience is clear. What happened to me was real. I survived, and I thank God. But many are not as lucky.”
The MP urged Kenyans to remain alert and question the growing trend of silence around security issues.
“Whether the government believes me or not, people are disappearing. We cannot afford to ignore this.”
