Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi presented himself at the Milimani Law Courts, following a court directive issued by Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi. The embattled legislator, who appeared visibly frail and was seen limping as he entered the courtroom, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit a felony specifically, accusations of stage-managing his own kidnapping.
Koimburi’s physical condition caught the attention of observers, with his legal team previously citing illness as the primary reason for his failure to honour earlier court summons. His appearance was in compliance with the court’s firm instructions that he present himself to take a plea.
The prosecution alleges that the MP, in collaboration with unidentified individuals, orchestrated a fake abduction in an attempt to mislead the public and authorities. Details surrounding the motive for the alleged plot remain unclear, but investigators believe the incident was aimed at evading certain obligations or creating a diversion amid growing political and legal pressure.
Inside the courtroom, Koimburi’s legal team reiterated their client’s health challenges and sought the court’s leniency in setting future hearing dates. The magistrate is expected to rule on the plea-taking process, as well as consider medical documentation presented in support of the MP’s condition.
The unfolding case has attracted significant public interest, with constituents and political observers watching closely to see how the court will proceed with a case that mixes politics, health, and allegations of deception at the highest levels of leadership.
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