Two Members of Parliament were blocked from seeing Juja MP George Koimburi at Karen Hospital, despite being officially assigned by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to check on him and prepare a report for Parliament.
Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, while addressing the House on Wednesday, May 28, explained that he and Turkana West MP Daniel Epuyo Nanok had gone to see their colleague on Tuesday.
However, after spending hours trying to gain access, they were ultimately turned away without seeing the ailing legislator.
Tongoyo detailed that they left Parliament after the Tuesday afternoon session and arrived at Karen Hospital at around 5:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, they identified themselves and explained that their visit was an assignment from the Speaker of the National Assembly.
Their visit soon turned into a lengthy and frustrating wait. Initially, they were asked to sit in the hospital’s waiting bay.
After approximately 30 minutes, they were told they could proceed to the third floor, specifically the Malindi Ward, where MP Koimburi was believed to be admitted.
However, they had to keep following up with the hospital staff during this period to ensure they were not forgotten.
Once they reached the ward, Tongoyo said they met six individuals who identified themselves as Koimburi’s family members and part of his office staff.
Additionally, two security guards stationed at the ward’s entrance blocked them from proceeding any further. The guards claimed it was not possible for them to see the MP at that time.
Interestingly, Tongoyo noted that the guards confirmed they were aware of the visit, which had been communicated in advance by Speaker Wetang’ula. Still, no arrangements were made to facilitate their entry.
The two MPs then asked to speak with Koimburi’s doctor, hoping he could offer more information or allow them access. However, their request hit another dead end, as the doctor was reportedly unavailable.
They also approached a senior nurse responsible for Koimburi’s care, but she denied them entry, saying the lawmaker was undergoing a medical procedure at that time.
Despite the setbacks, the nurse assured them that Koimburi was in stable condition and receiving the appropriate treatment. With no further options, the two lawmakers had to leave the hospital without seeing their colleague.
Tongoyo also revealed that during their time at the hospital, they felt unwelcome and were treated with suspicion.
The people around Koimburi questioned the true purpose of their visit, despite the fact that it had been officially approved by Parliament.
This development adds a new twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding MP Koimburi’s mysterious disappearance.
The incident, which initially appeared to be a kidnapping, is now suspected to have been staged.
On Wednesday, the Inspector General of Police held a press briefing, disclosing that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had uncovered details suggesting that the MP faked the ordeal.
According to the police, statements from three individuals close to the MP—who have since been arrested—revealed that Koimburi may have spent the night at a luxurious hotel rather than being abducted.
So far, the only known medical update about Koimburi’s condition came from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
He visited the lawmaker at Karen Hospital on May 26, shortly after he was reportedly found at a coffee farm in Kiambu County.
Gachagua claimed that Koimburi had been tortured during his alleged captivity, suffered soft tissue injuries, and was poisoned with chemicals that damaged his vocal cords, leaving him unable to speak.
However, these claims have not been independently verified, and there are growing doubts about the entire narrative.
The continued mystery and restricted access to the MP have raised even more questions, as the public and fellow lawmakers wait for clarity on the true nature of the incident.
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