DCI Denies Involvement in Alleged Abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi
The political climate in Kenya grew increasingly tense on Sunday, May 25, 2025, following reports that Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi had been abducted by unknown individuals shortly after attending a church service.
Eyewitnesses and Koimburi’s wife, Ann Koimburi, stated that the MP was approached by two men disguised as churchgoers. The men allegedly joined a group of congregants greeting the legislator outside the church before suddenly overpowering him and forcing him into a Subaru Forester with altered number plates.
“We had just left church, and it is normal for Mheshimiwa to greet people,” Mrs. Koimburi said. “But they quickly turned on him and forced him into the car. They hit me outside—I think my arm was broken. I had no choice but to let go of my husband.”
The abductors, dressed in plain clothes, reportedly did not identify themselves or indicate they were law enforcement officers. In response to the public uproar, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) issued a statement denying any involvement in the incident.
However, the DCI confirmed that MP Koimburi has been under investigation since Friday in relation to allegations of land fraud and the misappropriation of Constituency Development Funds (CDF).
Mrs. Koimburi expressed deep frustration with how the matter has been handled, recalling earlier instances when the authorities seized her husband’s phone and car without providing adequate follow-up or updates on his situation.
“The last time they arrested him, they took even his phone and car — we have not heard from them since. Now we are shocked because you are supposed to protect us, not cause us harm,” she lamented.
This latest development comes on the heels of heightened political tension in the country. Just a day before, police in Kakamega disrupted planned rallies by the Democratic Change Party (DCP), and Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala had his vehicle impounded.
DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua condemned the actions, alleging a targeted campaign against opposition leaders. “It started with me,” Gachagua said. “Then in Meru, Mithika Linturi was targeted. In Embu, Justin Muturi was attacked. Now in Murang’a, they have gone after Ndindi Nyoro.”
Gachagua accused President William Ruto of political intolerance and urged Mt. Kenya residents to reevaluate their involvement in government empowerment programs. “Women sit under the hot sun all day, yet they are given only 500 shillings. What kind of empowerment is that?” he questioned.
As the nation waits for more information regarding Koimburi’s whereabouts, questions about political freedoms, law enforcement transparency, and civil rights continue to dominate public discourse.
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DCI Denies Involvement in Alleged Abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi