NAIROBI, Kenya — Four suspects linked to the mysterious disappearance of Juja MP George Koimburi have been granted bail—but the Milimani Magistrate’s Court wasn’t taking any chances.
In a carefully measured ruling, Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii allowed their release on a Sh1 million bond, each backed by a surety of equal value. For a quicker way out, a Sh300,000 cash bail was also on the table.
“The court cannot ignore the fact that the likely charges facing the respondents are serious,” Nyaguthii said, underscoring the gravity of the case. “There is a need to ensure that the investigations are not jeopardised.”
The suspects—Peter Kiratu, David Macharia Gatana, Cyrus Kieru Muhia, and Grace Nduta Wairimu—were hit with a strict no-contact order. No calls, no texts, no coded tweets. Any attempt to communicate with witnesses, even through proxies, would breach their bail terms.
They’re also required to check in weekly with investigating officer Nicholas Njoroge or whenever he calls—no skipping appointments.
On May 25, 2025, Koimburi disappeared after attending a service at Full Gospel Ebenezer Church in Mugutha. Moments later, videos started circulating online showing the MP being shoved into a Subaru Forester by unidentified individuals. Cue national outrage, political panic, and a rapid mobilization of police.
Koimburi eventually turned up—but in a hospital bed. Police say he’s still recovering and hasn’t given a full account of what happened. Investigators are keen to get his statement, secure medical records from Karen Hospital, and track down more suspects believed to be part of the kidnapping ring.
That’s why detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) wanted the court to hold the four suspects for another 15 days. The prosecution argued their release could compromise the investigation and warned of the risk of witness tampering.
But the defence punched back. Hard.
They said the suspects had already been interrogated and their phones confiscated. Keeping them behind bars, they argued, served no further purpose.
They also pointed out that nothing stops police from obtaining Koimburi’s medical report while their clients are out on bail.
