Court Grants Bail to Suspects in Alleged Abduction of MP George Koimburi
Each of the suspects has been released on a bond of Sh1 million with one surety of the same amount, or a cash bail of Sh300,000.
Suspects appear in court on May 30, 2025, over the alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi. Photo/The Star Kenya.
By Robert Assad
The Milimani Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to four individuals accused in connection with the alleged abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi.
Each of the suspects has been released on a bond of Sh1 million with one surety of the same amount, or a cash bail of Sh300,000.
Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii delivered the ruling after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defence. While allowing their release, the magistrate underscored the gravity of the allegations and the need to protect the integrity of the investigation.
“The court cannot ignore the fact that the likely charges facing the respondents are serious, and there is a need to ensure that the investigations are not jeopardised,” Nyaguthii stated.
The suspects—Peter Kiratu, David Macharia Gatana, Cyrus Kieru Muhia, and Grace Nduta Wairimu—were also handed strict pre-charge conditions. They are barred from contacting witnesses either directly or indirectly, including through intermediaries, and must report to the investigating officer, Nicholas Njoroge, every week or whenever summoned.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had earlier requested that the suspects be held for 15 more days to allow time to gather additional evidence. Specifically, the investigators sought time to obtain a medical report from Karen Hospital, where Koimburi is admitted, secure his formal statement, and pursue other suspects still at large.
The incident, which occurred on May 25, 2025, sparked widespread concern after Koimburi was reported missing following a church service at Full Gospel Ebenezer Church in Mugutha. Eyewitness accounts and videos circulated online showed him being forcibly taken into a Subaru Forester, fueling public outrage and calls for swift justice.
During the court proceedings, the defence opposed the prolonged detention, arguing that police had already questioned the suspects and confiscated their electronic devices. They maintained that the medical report and any further evidence could be obtained without keeping the suspects in custody and reiterated their clients’ willingness to cooperate with the authorities.
The case remains under active investigation, with the court emphasizing that the suspects must adhere strictly to the bail conditions to avoid compromising the ongoing probe.
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