Juja MP George Koimburi has expressed concerns over his safety, claiming he faces threats and suspicious surveillance following his vote against the now withdrawn Finance Bill 2024. Alleging that MPs were offered Sh2 million to support the bill, Koimburi emphasized that his dissent was rooted in preventing corruption and protecting financially struggling Kenyans.
Speaking at Nyacaba Primary School in Witeithia ward during the inauguration of renovated facilities, Koimburi stated his intention to file a police report identifying those who have threatened and harassed him.
“Since I voted no to the Finance Bill, I began receiving threats from leaders, especially those we’ve been elected together in Kiambu. I shall not be intimidated. I will continue to speak the truth and unearth corrupt dealings in government. Do your worst, but I will continue to represent my people of Juja,” he said.
The MP urged President William Ruto to fire more top government officials.
“You fired your ministers in your fight against corruption and to better the leadership of your government. In the same direction, do the same to PSs to form the government that Kenyans desire,” he said.
Koimburi commended President William Ruto for dismissing Cabinet Secretaries whom he viewed as obstacles to the Kenya Kwanza government. He urged the President to appoint competent professionals with unblemished records to replace them. Additionally, he appealed to Ruto to allocate 50% of Cabinet positions to youth, believing it would help ease the current tensions in the country.
Alongside his colleague Gathoni Wamuchomba from Githunguri, Koimburi stood out as one of the only legislators from Kiambu who opposed the UDA party’s stance and voted against the controversial bill. This bill, which was later withdrawn by Ruto amid public protests that led to fatalities and property damage, faced significant opposition.
