Koimburi Alleged to Have Staged His Abduction, Directed and Scripted by Rigathi Gachagua
Nairobi, Kenya – May 26, 2025 – The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed claims of the abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi, alleging that the incident was a staged act orchestrated for political gain, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua implicated as the mastermind behind the scripted drama. The allegations have sparked widespread controversy, drawing sharp reactions from the public and political figures alike.
According to a press statement released by the NPS on May 26, 2025, Koimburi, who was reportedly abducted outside a church in Kiambu County on Sunday, May 25, and later found distressed in a coffee plantation in Kibichoi, Kiambu, is a suspect in a land fraud investigation involving irregular transactions in Juja and Thika. The police assert that Koimburi, fully aware of a planned arrest on Friday, May 23, evaded authorities by escaping on a motorcycle with his private security, deceiving officers during a dragnet operation. The NPS further claims that an amateur video circulating on social media, purportedly showing Koimburi’s abduction, was staged to falsely depict police involvement and misconduct.
“A special team from DCI headquarters is analyzing the purported abduction video and all circumstances surrounding these allegations to conclusively establish the truth,” the NPS statement read. The police also revealed that Koimburi’s actions were allegedly directed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a close ally of the Juja MP and the leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Sources within the investigation, as reported by K24 Digital, suggest that Gachagua scripted the incident to garner political sympathy and deflect attention from Koimburi’s legal troubles.
The controversy deepened when Gachagua visited Koimburi in the hospital on May 26, 2025, alongside other DCP-allied leaders, claiming that the MP had been tortured by professionals and injected with a lethal chemical during his alleged abduction. Gachagua directly linked the police to the incident, a claim the NPS has vehemently denied. According to Tuko.co.ke, Gachagua’s statements were seen by some as an attempt to rally public support for Koimburi and cast doubt on the credibility of law enforcement.
However, public reaction on social media platforms, particularly X, has been overwhelmingly skeptical of both Koimburi’s claims and the NPS’s narrative. Several users accused the police of being politically motivated, with one user,
@NyakundiOmurwa, stating, “No amount of press releases will convince us of what has been witnessed. Stop being used by those in power to oppress the opposition.” Others, like @TheGovernmentCritic, dismissed the NPS statement as unconvincing, reflecting deep-seated distrust in the police, a sentiment that has persisted since high-profile controversies under former DCI boss George Kinoti, who resigned in 2022 amid allegations of misconduct.
Koimburi’s history adds further complexity to the situation. In February 2025, the MP was arrested for allegedly forging academic certificates, a case that has fueled public skepticism about his credibility. Political analysts suggest that the alleged staging of his abduction may be an attempt to shift focus from his legal challenges and position himself as a victim of political persecution, a narrative Gachagua has actively promoted.
The NPS has urged the public to provide any information related to the incident, offering contact numbers for the DCI (0800 722 203) and other hotlines. Meanwhile, investigations into the alleged land fraud and the circumstances of the purported abduction continue, with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) promising a thorough probe.
As the saga unfolds, the incident has reignited debates about the integrity of Kenya’s political and law enforcement systems, with many calling for transparency and accountability on both sides. Whether Koimburi and Gachagua’s alleged orchestration will be proven remains to be seen, but the controversy has undoubtedly cast a shadow over their political standing and the public’s trust in the authorities.
