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The case involving MP George Koimburi and four others resumes today for mention to review the status of investigations and disclosure by the prosecution.
At the last court session on August 5, it was revealed that mobile phones and other electronic devices seized from the suspects had been sent to the DCI forensic lab for analysis. The prosecution explained that the data extraction was still in progress and the gadgets would be released within 21 days once complete.
The accused—Koimburi, Peter Kiratu, David Macharia Gatana, Cyrus Muhia, and Murang’a MCA Grace Nduta Wairimu—attended the previous hearing, where their lawyers confirmed partial receipt of prosecution documents and consented to the set timelines.
Both sides also agreed that impounded vehicles would be returned within a week of that session. Magistrate Ekhubi, who praised the cooperation between defence and prosecution, scheduled today’s mention to follow up on the release of electronic devices and vehicles.
The case originates from a May 25, 2025 incident, when Koimburi went missing after a church service. CCTV footage later showed him being forced into a car, raising fears of abduction. He was later found and admitted to Karen Hospital.
Investigations, however, took a new turn when Koimburi and his co-accused were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice by allegedly faking the abduction to avoid his scheduled appearance at the Kiambu Law Courts, where he was to answer to four counts of land fraud.
All five are out on cash bail of Sh300,000 each, with strict terms prohibiting contact with witnesses and requiring them to report regularly to the investigating officer.
