Juja MP Koimburi's family uncooperative over abduction, Kanja says

The family of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has reportedly denied police access to interview him over his recent claims of abduction.

According to a statement by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, efforts by investigators to question the MP have been frustrated by his family, despite ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding his alleged abduction.

“To date, the investigation team has interviewed and recorded statements from five individuals, with several more expected to provide their accounts,” Kanja noted.

At the same time, Kanja revealed that Koimburi had evaded arrest on Friday, May 23, 2025, in connection with a land fraud case. 

This came after the Director of Public Prosecutions granted consent for the MP’s prosecution.

“He escaped arrest by fleeing on a motorcycle alongside his private security detail and subsequently switched off his mobile phone. His driver was apprehended but later released after giving a statement,” the police chief added.

Koimburi later resurfaced on Monday, May 26, coinciding with his claims that he had been abducted.

According to police, the MP was found unconscious on a coffee plantation in Kiambu County. The farm, police say, is owned by businessman and politician Jimmy Wanjigi.

The IG has assured the public that police will pursue the matter to its conclusion, stating that the abduction claims will be investigated with “the highest standards of professionalism and diligence.”