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Koimburi: Juja MP's relentless tango with controversy, political storms

Four suspects (left to right), member of Kiambu county assembly Grace Nduta Wairimu, Cyrus kieru Muhia, David Macharia Gatana and Peter Kiratu Mbari at Milimani law courts on Friday,May 30,2025 before principal magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii Mugo, where the prosecution applied to detain them for 15 days to enable police complete investigations over their involvement in the kidnapping in order to murder Juja Member of parliament George Koimburi on 25th May 2025. The court released them on a cash bail of 300,000 or alternative bond of 1 million with instructions to be reporting to the investigators weekly. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

To many Kenyans, the role of a Member of Parliament evokes images of sober debate, diligent law-making, and addressing the challenges facing constituents.

But for Juja MP George Koimburi, the script is different. His life resembles a never-ending reality show. Whether hopping parties like musical chairs, accusing fellow MPs of bribery, or fleeing courthouses like an action star, Koimburi thrives in the theatre of controversy. If politics had a category for “best in drama,” his name would surely be shortlisted.

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