The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has strongly opposed the temporary release of embattled Juja MP George Koimburi, citing a history of absconding court proceedings and violating bail conditions.
In an explosive court session in Kiambu, Prosecution Counsels Evelyn Onunga and Benjamin Kelwon argued that Koimburi, who is facing six charges including forgery of academic certificates and uttering false documents, cannot be trusted to abide by court directives. The DPP’s application was supported by an affidavit from an officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) Serious Crimes Unit, detailing how the legislator had skipped court six times in the past.
The prosecution revealed that Koimburi had previously been granted bail but failed to comply with the conditions, leading to the forfeiture of his Ksh. 100,000 cash bail. As a result, a warrant for his arrest was issued on April 6, 2022, and astonishingly remained active for nearly three years before finally being executed on February 18, 2025.
“There is a real and imminent likelihood that the accused will abscond court again if granted bail,” Onunga told the court, warning that releasing Koimburi could jeopardize the pursuit of justice.
The case has sparked intense political and legal scrutiny, with speculation mounting over the impact of the legislator’s legal troubles on his political future. His latest arrest and fresh charges have further complicated his standing, with political analysts questioning whether this could mark the end of his tumultuous career.
Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Mwanamkuu Mwakwambirwa is set to rule on February 25, 2025, on whether Koimburi will be granted bail or remain in custody.
As the legal drama unfolds, all eyes are now on the courts, with both his supporters and critics eagerly awaiting the next chapter in what is quickly becoming one of Juja’s most controversial political sagas.
