In courts: Koimburi's abduction case set to resume today

Wheel of justice; courts stories lined up for today

by JAMES GICHIGI

News10 September 2025 - 06:59

In Summary

During the previous session on August 5, the court was informed that mobile phones and other electronic devices recovered from the suspects had been forwarded to DCI forensic laboratory for analysis.
The prosecution noted that the extraction process was still ongoing and that the gadgets would be released within 21 days once the exercise was complete.

The case involving the alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi is set to resume today at the Milimani Law Courts, where the five accused, including the legislator, are expected to appear before Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi.

The matter comes up for mention to confirm the progress of investigations and disclosure by the prosecution.

During the previous session on August 5, the court was informed that mobile phones and other electronic devices recovered from the suspects had been forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) forensic laboratory for analysis.

The prosecution noted that the extraction process was still ongoing and that the gadgets would be released within 21 days once the exercise was complete.

The accused—Koimburi, Peter Kiratu, David Macharia Gatana, Cyrus Muhia, and Murang’a MCA Grace Nduta Wairimu—were present during the previous hearing, with their defence teams confirming receipt of part of the prosecution’s documents and agreeing to the timelines.

The parties also struck an agreement regarding impounded vehicles, resolving that the vehicles would be released seven days after the court session.

Magistrate Ekhubi commended the cooperation between the defence and prosecution, setting today’s mention date to track the progress of both the electronic gadgets’ release and the return of the vehicles.

The case stems from an incident on May 25, 2025, when Koimburi was reported missing shortly after attending a church service.

Video footage later surfaced showing him being bundled into a vehicle, sparking fears of an abduction.

He was later traced and admitted to Karen Hospital, where he has since been under medical care.

However, investigations took a twist when Koimburi and his co-accused were charged with conspiring to defeat justice by allegedly stage-managing the abduction to prevent his arraignment at the Kiambu Law Courts.

The prosecution says the legislator was due to face four counts of land fraud as directed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

All five accused are currently out on cash bail of Sh300,000 each, under conditions barring them from contacting witnesses and requiring regular reporting to the investigating officer.