Juja MP George Koimburi Faces Charges in Sh10 Million Land Fraud Case
Quote from Lawyer on September 15, 2025, 1:32 pmJuja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been summoned to appear in a Nairobi court to face charges related to a Sh10 million land fraud case. The charges stem from allegations of fraudulent land registration involving a 1.310-hectare parcel of land, identified as RUIRU EAST/JUJA EAST BLOCK 2/36, valued at approximately Sh10 million. Koimburi is accused alongside two others, Shelmith Karungri Maina and Gathii Irungu, in a case that has drawn significant attention due to the MP's prominence and the serious nature of the allegations.
According to the prosecution, Koimburi, Maina, and Irungu, along with others not currently before the court, allegedly conspired to defraud Julius Gitonga Githinji of his property on or before March 26, 2020, at an unknown location within Kenya. The charge sheet details that the trio is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to illegally obtain ownership of the land parcel. In a second count, Koimburi and Maina are specifically charged with obtaining the registration of the land by false pretenses, in violation of Section 320 of the Penal Code. This incident is alleged to have occurred at the Thika District Land Registry in Kiambu County, where the accused reportedly secured the land's registration without legal authority, with the intent to defraud the rightful owner.
Further compounding the case, Koimburi and his co-accused face an additional charge of uttering false documents. This charge relates to their alleged use of falsified documents to facilitate the fraudulent registration of the land parcel. The prosecution claims that these actions were deliberate and aimed at unlawfully depriving Githinji of his property rights.
The case has taken a complex turn due to Koimburi's failure to appear in court for plea-taking, prompting Milimani Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi to issue an arrest warrant on July 16, 2025. The warrant also applies to two other individuals, identified only as Peter and Njuguna (alias Njugush), who similarly failed to present themselves in court. The trio is now required to appear on August 5, 2025, to face charges not only related to the land fraud but also for conspiracy to defeat justice. These additional charges stem from allegations that Koimburi orchestrated a staged abduction on May 25, 2025, in the Mugutha area of Juja Constituency, purportedly to evade his imminent arrest and arraignment for the land fraud case.
The alleged staged abduction has added a layer of controversy to Koimburi's legal troubles. According to the prosecution, Koimburi, along with Peter Kiratu Muhia, David Macharia Gatana, Cyrus Keriu Muhia, and Grace Nduta Wairimu, conspired to fabricate the abduction to obstruct justice. The Director of Public Prosecutions had issued a directive on May 20, 2025, for Koimburi's arrest in connection with the land fraud charges, and the alleged abduction is believed to have been a deliberate attempt to avoid this. Four other suspects involved in the abduction plot, including Kanyenya-ini Ward MCA Grace Nduta Wairimu, appeared in court and pleaded not guilty. They were released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 each or an alternative bond of Sh1 million, with conditions to report weekly to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and to avoid contact with witnesses.
Investigations into the abduction revealed further details that have cast doubt on Koimburi's claims. The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and DCI boss Mohamed Amin disclosed that Koimburi's movements were tracked from the time of his alleged disappearance after a church service at the Full Gospel Church in Mugutha on May 25, 2025. According to Kanja, one suspect reported that Koimburi was forced into a silver Subaru Forester, but subsequent investigations suggested the incident was staged. Another suspect, Karanja Gatana, admitted to police that he drove Koimburi to a hotel where they spent the night, and the next day, Koimburi's clothes were torn to simulate evidence of torture before he was left at a coffee plantation in Juja. The DCI confirmed that Koimburi did not suffer any injuries, and investigators were denied access to interview him, further fueling suspicions of a staged event.
The staged abduction allegations have drawn sharp criticism from parliamentary colleagues, with Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah warning that such actions, if proven, would damage the integrity of the office of a Member of Parliament and erode public confidence in the institution. The Internal Administration and National Security Committee Chair, Gabriel Tongoyo, presented initial findings suggesting Koimburi's involvement in the self-abduction, prompting calls for swift legal repercussions.
Koimburi's legal woes extend beyond the land fraud and abduction charges. He also faces separate charges of publishing false information under Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. On June 7, 2025, while at Karen Hospital, Koimburi issued a statement via a YouTube channel claiming he had been abducted and tortured by unknown individuals, a claim prosecutors allege was false and intended to incite public panic. Additionally, in February 2025, Koimburi was arrested and charged with forging academic certificates dating back to 1994, including a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate and documents from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He pleaded not guilty to these charges and was released on a Sh200,000 cash bail.
The land fraud case has also implicated lawyer Gathii Irungu, whose attempt to block his prosecution was dismissed by High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi on August 13, 2025. The case, which alleges that Irungu facilitated a fraudulent sale agreement without the landowner's consent, will proceed in the magistrate's court. Investigations traced the land's ownership through the District Registrar in Ruiru, revealing irregularities in the transfer process initiated by a complaint from Lucia Wanjiku Githinji, the mother of the property's owner.
Koimburi's alleged abduction initially sparked outrage, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and opposition leaders accusing the government of political intimidation. Gachagua, a close ally of Koimburi, condemned the incident as part of a pattern of persecution targeting members of the Democratic Change Party (DCP). However, the DCI's findings that the abduction was staged have shifted the narrative, raising questions about Koimburi's credibility and motives.
The court has granted police access to Koimburi's medical records from The Karen Hospital and Plainsview Hospital Ruiru Branch for the period of May 26 to May 29, 2025, to further investigate the abduction claims. Senior Principal Magistrate Robin Ondieki issued the order after police reported being denied access to Koimburi and his medical details, which they deemed necessary to uncover the truth behind his alleged injuries.
As the case progresses, Koimburi remains a central figure in a web of legal and political controversies. His failure to appear in court, combined with the serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and orchestrating a false abduction, has intensified scrutiny on his actions and their broader implications for public trust in elected officials. The next court mention for the abduction case is scheduled for August 5, 2025, while the land fraud case continues to unfold in the magistrate's court, with significant attention on the outcome of these high-profile charges
Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been summoned to appear in a Nairobi court to face charges related to a Sh10 million land fraud case. The charges stem from allegations of fraudulent land registration involving a 1.310-hectare parcel of land, identified as RUIRU EAST/JUJA EAST BLOCK 2/36, valued at approximately Sh10 million. Koimburi is accused alongside two others, Shelmith Karungri Maina and Gathii Irungu, in a case that has drawn significant attention due to the MP's prominence and the serious nature of the allegations.
According to the prosecution, Koimburi, Maina, and Irungu, along with others not currently before the court, allegedly conspired to defraud Julius Gitonga Githinji of his property on or before March 26, 2020, at an unknown location within Kenya. The charge sheet details that the trio is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to illegally obtain ownership of the land parcel. In a second count, Koimburi and Maina are specifically charged with obtaining the registration of the land by false pretenses, in violation of Section 320 of the Penal Code. This incident is alleged to have occurred at the Thika District Land Registry in Kiambu County, where the accused reportedly secured the land's registration without legal authority, with the intent to defraud the rightful owner.
Further compounding the case, Koimburi and his co-accused face an additional charge of uttering false documents. This charge relates to their alleged use of falsified documents to facilitate the fraudulent registration of the land parcel. The prosecution claims that these actions were deliberate and aimed at unlawfully depriving Githinji of his property rights.
The case has taken a complex turn due to Koimburi's failure to appear in court for plea-taking, prompting Milimani Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi to issue an arrest warrant on July 16, 2025. The warrant also applies to two other individuals, identified only as Peter and Njuguna (alias Njugush), who similarly failed to present themselves in court. The trio is now required to appear on August 5, 2025, to face charges not only related to the land fraud but also for conspiracy to defeat justice. These additional charges stem from allegations that Koimburi orchestrated a staged abduction on May 25, 2025, in the Mugutha area of Juja Constituency, purportedly to evade his imminent arrest and arraignment for the land fraud case.
The alleged staged abduction has added a layer of controversy to Koimburi's legal troubles. According to the prosecution, Koimburi, along with Peter Kiratu Muhia, David Macharia Gatana, Cyrus Keriu Muhia, and Grace Nduta Wairimu, conspired to fabricate the abduction to obstruct justice. The Director of Public Prosecutions had issued a directive on May 20, 2025, for Koimburi's arrest in connection with the land fraud charges, and the alleged abduction is believed to have been a deliberate attempt to avoid this. Four other suspects involved in the abduction plot, including Kanyenya-ini Ward MCA Grace Nduta Wairimu, appeared in court and pleaded not guilty. They were released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 each or an alternative bond of Sh1 million, with conditions to report weekly to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and to avoid contact with witnesses.
Investigations into the abduction revealed further details that have cast doubt on Koimburi's claims. The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and DCI boss Mohamed Amin disclosed that Koimburi's movements were tracked from the time of his alleged disappearance after a church service at the Full Gospel Church in Mugutha on May 25, 2025. According to Kanja, one suspect reported that Koimburi was forced into a silver Subaru Forester, but subsequent investigations suggested the incident was staged. Another suspect, Karanja Gatana, admitted to police that he drove Koimburi to a hotel where they spent the night, and the next day, Koimburi's clothes were torn to simulate evidence of torture before he was left at a coffee plantation in Juja. The DCI confirmed that Koimburi did not suffer any injuries, and investigators were denied access to interview him, further fueling suspicions of a staged event.
The staged abduction allegations have drawn sharp criticism from parliamentary colleagues, with Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah warning that such actions, if proven, would damage the integrity of the office of a Member of Parliament and erode public confidence in the institution. The Internal Administration and National Security Committee Chair, Gabriel Tongoyo, presented initial findings suggesting Koimburi's involvement in the self-abduction, prompting calls for swift legal repercussions.
Koimburi's legal woes extend beyond the land fraud and abduction charges. He also faces separate charges of publishing false information under Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. On June 7, 2025, while at Karen Hospital, Koimburi issued a statement via a YouTube channel claiming he had been abducted and tortured by unknown individuals, a claim prosecutors allege was false and intended to incite public panic. Additionally, in February 2025, Koimburi was arrested and charged with forging academic certificates dating back to 1994, including a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate and documents from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He pleaded not guilty to these charges and was released on a Sh200,000 cash bail.
The land fraud case has also implicated lawyer Gathii Irungu, whose attempt to block his prosecution was dismissed by High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi on August 13, 2025. The case, which alleges that Irungu facilitated a fraudulent sale agreement without the landowner's consent, will proceed in the magistrate's court. Investigations traced the land's ownership through the District Registrar in Ruiru, revealing irregularities in the transfer process initiated by a complaint from Lucia Wanjiku Githinji, the mother of the property's owner.
Koimburi's alleged abduction initially sparked outrage, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and opposition leaders accusing the government of political intimidation. Gachagua, a close ally of Koimburi, condemned the incident as part of a pattern of persecution targeting members of the Democratic Change Party (DCP). However, the DCI's findings that the abduction was staged have shifted the narrative, raising questions about Koimburi's credibility and motives.
The court has granted police access to Koimburi's medical records from The Karen Hospital and Plainsview Hospital Ruiru Branch for the period of May 26 to May 29, 2025, to further investigate the abduction claims. Senior Principal Magistrate Robin Ondieki issued the order after police reported being denied access to Koimburi and his medical details, which they deemed necessary to uncover the truth behind his alleged injuries.
As the case progresses, Koimburi remains a central figure in a web of legal and political controversies. His failure to appear in court, combined with the serious allegations of fraud, forgery, and orchestrating a false abduction, has intensified scrutiny on his actions and their broader implications for public trust in elected officials. The next court mention for the abduction case is scheduled for August 5, 2025, while the land fraud case continues to unfold in the magistrate's court, with significant attention on the outcome of these high-profile charges