Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi is recovering in a hospital after a harrowing abduction that left him brutally assaulted, sparking national concern. The legislator was discovered on Monday, May 26, 2025, in a coffee plantation in Kiambu County, barely 24 hours after he was reported missing.
According to initial family reports, Koimburi was abducted by unknown individuals on Sunday, shortly after attending a church service in Mugutha, a locality in his Kiambu constituency. His wife, Ann Koimburi, was reportedly injured during the scuffle as she tried to resist the attackers and raise the alarm.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, prompting urgent concerns about the security of public officials and the rising wave of politically motivated violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Eyewitnesses claim that a group of armed men in plain clothes intercepted the MP as he stepped out of the church. The attackers forcibly bundled him into an unmarked vehicle before speeding off. Panic quickly spread in the community, with calls for a rapid response from both police and political leaders.
After an overnight search by family, friends, and police, Koimburi was found on Monday, May 26, 2025, unconscious and bearing bruises and injuries consistent with torture in a Kiambu coffee plantation. His clothes were torn, and his body showed clear signs of physical assault.
“We are in shock,” said a close family member. “He had gone to church with his family, and now he is in a hospital fighting to recover from the trauma of a deliberate act of brutality.”
Koimburi was rushed to a hospital, where he is receiving treatment. Medical personnel confirmed that, while his injuries are serious, he is stable.
The motive behind the abduction remains unclear, though speculation abounds that the attack could be politically motivated. The incident comes at a time of heightened political tension in various parts of the country, with some leaders warning of the resurgence of intimidation tactics reminiscent of past political violence.
The Kiambu County Police Commander confirmed that an investigation is underway. “We are treating this as a serious criminal matter,” he said. “No effort will be spared in apprehending the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.”
Meanwhile, members of parliament across the political divide have condemned the incident, calling on the government to strengthen security for elected leaders and ensure that the rule of law is upheld.
“This is not just an attack on Hon. Koimburi; it is an attack on democracy and the sanctity of public service,” said a prominent legislator during a press briefing in Nairobi.
As investigations continue, the country awaits anxiously for answers. For the people of Juja, the incident has left a deep scar and rekindled fears about the extremes some may pursue in pursuit of political or personal agendas.
