The court has issued an arrest warrant for Juja MP George Koimburi. He failed to appear for plea-taking. Koimburi faces charges of conspiracy to defeat justice. He also faces charges of giving false information. The case involves a staged abduction linked to a land fraud probe.
The court also issued warrants for two other suspects. The prosecution says the three faked the abduction in May 2025. They allegedly wanted to delay court proceedings. Four other suspects appeared in court. They pleaded not guilty. The court allowed them to keep their KES 300,000 cash bail. Koimburi and the two others must appear on August 5, 2025.
The charges accuse Koimburi of faking his own disappearance. He allegedly did this to avoid arrest and questioning. Legal experts and lawmakers have urged him to obey the law. They want him to appear and defend himself.
The court sent a strong message with the warrants. The ODPP warned that justice must take its course. It stated that no one is above the law.
The case has attracted public attention. Many Kenyans are closely following it. The August hearing will also test trust in the justice system. It also raises serious questions about leadership and accountability.
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