Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo gives a status report on their visit to see Juja MP George Koimburi in the Hospital on May 28, 2025./SCREENGRAB
Members of Parliament were on Tuesday denied access to Juja MP George Koimburi, who remains admitted at the Karen Hospital nursing injuries allegedly sustained during an abduction.
Police say the abduction was staged, and it’s likely the legislator suffered no injuries during the simulated kidnapping and is probably “enjoying a five-course meal” at the health facility.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the MP on Tuesday afternoon and alleged that doctors confirmed that Koimburi was administered a chemical substance, which affected his vocal cords and rendered him unable to speak.
Concerned over his welfare, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Tuesday mandated two MPs to visit the hospital and ascertain the true status of their colleague’s health and report back to the House on Wednesday.
Wetang’ula picked Turkana West MP and Parliamentary Broadcast Committee chair Daniel Nanok, and Gabriel Tongoyo, MP for Narok West and chairperson of, Administration and Security Committee, to visit Koimburi on behalf of the House.
Tongoyo said they were kept at the waiting bay for half an hour before they were ushered into another waiting lobby on the third floor, Malindi ward, where Koimburi is reportedly admitted.
He said they introduced themselves and stated the purpose of their visit but were yet again kept waiting and “we had to keep reminding them that we were still waiting”.
Tongoyo said they were then met by six individuals who introduced themselves as family and staff members of Koimburi.
“Additionally, there were two security guards who were stationed at the doorstep who informed us that it was not possible for us to see the honourable member at the moment,” Tongoyo said.
“They confirmed that they were already aware of our visit following your communication. We explained that our visit was in accordance with the directive from the House Speaker, and it was purely for the well-being and welfare of our colleague, but our request was still declined.”
Hoping to at least get a medical update, Tongoyo said they opted to request to speak to the doctor in charge, but the effort did not bear fruit either.
They were told the doctor is unavailable at the time and, in the alternative, were introduced to a senior nurse in charge of patient care.
“The nurse politely informed us that it would not be possible to see the honourable member during our visit due to a medical advice and privacy considerations. In fact, we were told that he was undergoing a procedure. The senior nurse, however, assured that the honourable member was in stable condition.”
In his appraisal to the House, Tongoyo said Nanok advised that they leave the facility as there was nothing more they could do at this juncture.
“The people who were there Mr Speaker, were looking at us with suspicion as if we were there for other reasons."
