Nyeri: Relief as Form 4 Boy Who Disappeared For 1 Week Is Found Alive

• Kelvin Kamau Wandina, a Form Four student at Kianyaga Boys High School, went missing on June 22 after attending a church service
• His disappearance left his family distraught, and they quickly filed a missing persons report while launching a community search effort
• Luckily, Kelvin was found a week later at 3 am, far away from home, with the family expressing gratitude to all who helped search for him
• Dennis Wambugu, one of Kelvin's relatives, shared with TUKO.co.ke the circumstances leading to the young boys disappearance

A family in Micha, Nyeri county, can now breathe a sigh of relief after their son, who went missing one week ago, was found.

Kelvin Kamau Wandina was reported missing on June 22, shortly after attending a church service in his home area.

The family filed a missing person report at the local police station and immediately launched search efforts to find him.

They were left devastated and in agony, wondering what could have happened to him, as he had just returned home for the half-term break.

Where was Kelvin Kamau found?

The Form Four student at Kianyaga Boys High School was found on Saturday, June 28, at 3 am in Meru.

Deniss Wambugu, a family member, told TUKO.co.ke that Kamau contacted his family asking for money.

Wambugu noted that the young man was misled by his friends and ran away from home.

"We found him in Meru, after he contacted me to help him with money, so we made a low-key plan to get him at the next stop or the lorry he was in. He was just confused by his friends," he shared.

Kelvin was found safe and sound and is currently under the care and warmth of his family members.

In a notice seeking help to find Kelvin, his family had described him as a light that shines brightly in their home.

They expressed fear following the rise in teenage disappearances and sought help from Kenyans online to trace the young man’s whereabouts.

“To whoever has Kelvin Kamau Wandina, please, I beg you from the depths of my heart, let him come home and reunite with his loved ones. He is a son and a brother, and his disappearance has shattered our home,” read the notice.

Netizens thankful for Nyeri boy’s return

Kenyans on social media expressed joy and gratitude online, thanking God for his safety and praising the outcome, while some were curious about where he had been.

Joyce Mwangi:

“Hallelujah, glory to God! This is marvellous in our eyes. We bless the name of the Lord.”

Wairimu Liz:

“What was he doing where he was?”

Esther Nyambura:

“What a joy and relief to the parents! Weuh, it can be heart-wrenching. Thanks be to God.”

Lucy Sandra:

“Wow, what a merciful God we serve. Glory be to the Most High God. Lord, we are grateful for the good news.”

Bianca Maish:

“Thank you, Lord, for the return of this soul. We prayed for him to return safely, and it happened. Thank you for your protection.”

Muisraeli Timothy:

“Leo wako shule? If yes, he's a good timekeeper.”

Nyamira student who disappeared found in Eldoret

In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a family in Nyamira expressed their joy after their daughter, Mary Nyambeki, was found.

Nyambeki went missing after leaving Nyanchwa Girls Secondary School, heading home for the midterm break.

The young girl never arrived home, leaving her family worried. She was later found in Eldoret town.

Nyambeki's disappearance stressed her beloved mother, who was hospitalised following a battle with depression.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke