A Nairobi court has granted police permission to access the medical records of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi, following allegations that he was abducted and tortured by unknown assailants. The decision by Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robin Ondieki comes amid rising public concern over the incident, which has generated widespread speculation and anxiety.
The court directed The Karen Hospital and Plainsview Hospital Ruiru Branch to provide certified copies of Koimburi’s health records covering the period between May 26 and May 29, 2025. The warrant allows Inspector Nicholas Njoroge, an investigator attached to the DCI Operations Support Unit, to inspect, obtain, and carry away the relevant records for further analysis.
The police told the court that their efforts to access the MP at The Karen Hospital and retrieve the records had previously been unsuccessful. They argued that the matter has created a climate of fear and uncertainty, especially at a time when abductions are on the rise and public trust in state institutions is wavering.
According to police reports, Koimburi was allegedly abducted on May 25, 2025, shortly after attending a church service. Eyewitnesses claim he was taken by men in masks driving a Subaru Forester. He was later found in a coffee plantation in Juja, in pain, and was rushed to Plainsview Hospital before being transferred to The Karen Hospital.
The case took a new twist when four suspects—Grace Nduta Wairimu (MCA for Kanyenya-ini Ward), Peter Kiratu Mbari, David Macharia Gatana, and Cyrus Muhia—were arrested over the alleged staged abduction. However, they were released on cash bail of Sh300,000 or a bond of Sh1 million after the court found insufficient grounds to continue holding them.
The suspects have been ordered not to contact any witnesses and must report to the investigating officer regularly. The case will be mentioned again on June 5, 2025.
Police maintain that due to Koimburi’s political stature and the potential national security implications, uncovering the truth is essential for public confidence and justice.
