Senator Nyutu says ICC should intervene as all Kenyans are at risk of abduction
By William Muthama, May 28, 2025Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has raised alarm over rising insecurity and political intimidation in the country, urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) and international community to intervene.
Speaking on a local TV station on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Nyutu said Kenya was headed into a dangerous zone where no one was safe, following the recent abduction and assault of Juja MP George Koimburi.
“Abductors, these are professional tormentors. Let people not hide their heads in the sand. The situation in Kenya is bad,” Nyutu said.
“The ICC, the international community, should come in because everybody is at risk,” he added.
Nyutu expressed concern over the political climate, accusing the National Assembly of being out of touch with the country’s pressing issues.
He criticised MPs for prioritising a debate over Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent controversial remarks, rather than addressing urgent national matters such as safety and abductions.
“It is embarrassing that the first thing Parliament does after a three-week recess is to discuss Gachagua instead of what really matters to Kenyans,” Nyutu said.
MP found dumped
His remarks came just a day after Juja MP George Koimburi was found unconscious and dumped in a coffee plantation in the Kibichoi area of Kiambu County on Monday morning, May 27, 2025.
Koimburi had gone missing on Sunday afternoon, with his family reporting that he was abducted outside a church in Kiambu by two men posing as worshippers.
According to his wife, Ann Koimburi, the assailants were in plain clothes and forced the MP into a Subaru Forester with altered number plates.
The MP was discovered still dressed in the navy-blue suit he wore on Sunday, and was rushed to Karen Hospital. He is reported to have suffered physical assault.
Police denied involvement in the incident and said investigations were underway. Authorities also stated they intend to question the MP as part of the probe.
Opposition cries foul
Former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua condemned the incident, describing it as targeted political persecution against opposition figures.
“This is a systematic crackdown on our supporters,” he said.
The incident follows similar unrest in Kakamega over the weekend, where DCP rallies were disrupted by police and the vehicle of party deputy Cleophas Malala was impounded. The government has yet to issue a statement on the Juja MP’s ordeal.