Faking abductions will endanger other leaders' lives, says Nabulindo

Matungu MP Oscar Peter Nabulindo addresses the media over the rising insecurity in his constituency on February 27th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Matungu Member of Parliament Peter Oscar Nabulindo has cautioned that the alleged fake abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi could, in the future, affect the investigation of genuine cases.

Speaking during the Madaraka Day event at Lung'anyiro Primary School in Kakamega, Nabulindo said the staged abductions were eroding public confidence and wasting critical police resources.

"One day, a leader will be in danger, and the police might ignore it, thinking it's another stunt. We must stop this dangerous behaviour before it costs someone their life," said Nabulindo.

The MP urged security agencies to investigate all reported abductions and take legal action against those found to have faked incidents for personal or political gain.

"Such stunts are not just lies; they are criminal acts that undermine real victims who need urgent help," he added.

Nabulindo said that Kenya's political leadership must act with integrity and avoid misusing public platforms.

"Madaraka means responsibility. We should be leading by example, not manipulating emotions for attention," he said.

Nabulindo's remarks come amid a recent controversial incident involving Juja MP George Koimburi.

On May 25, 2025, Koimburi was reported missing, only to be found the next morning in a coffee plantation in Kiambu County.

However, investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) revealed inconsistencies in his account, leading to suspicions that the abduction was staged.

The DCI arrested Kanyenyaini Ward MCA Grace Nduta and three other suspects over the alleged plot. The prosecution has requested that the suspects be detained as investigations continue.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja addressed the incident, stating that the police found no evidence supporting Koimburi's abduction claims.

He noted that the MP was taken to the hospital in his car and that there were inconsistencies in the reported discovery location.