Eldoret Mother in Agony as Son Disappears after Attending Funeral

• Seventeen-year-old Robert Mugo, who has a mental health condition, went missing on April 15 after attending a burial in Yamumbi, Eldoret
• His mother, Mirium Wanjiru, told TUKO.co.ke that she has reported the disappearance to multiple police stations and continues searching despite losing focus on her daily work
• Meanwhile, there has been several cases of child disappearances in Langas and surrounding areas in Eldoret, with some children still unaccounted for

Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.

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- A mother in Eldoret is in distress after her 17-year-old son, Robert Mugo, went missing last week, with no trace of him found since.

Miriam Wanjiru, the mother, says the ordeal began on Tuesday, April 15, when the family attended a burial ceremony in Yamumbi, on the outskirts of Eldoret.

After the event, Robert Mugo failed to return home, prompting a frantic search by his family.

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Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Wanjiru described the harrowing experience of trying to trace her son.

She said that despite receiving a tip that he was spotted in Kipkaren estate the following day, the lead turned out to be false.

"I have searched all over this county, in every estate I suspected he might have gone to, but my efforts have been in vain," she said.

Mugo, who lives with a mental health condition, is a student at GZ Primary School in Eldoret, where he attends classes with his younger brother, who is in Grade 6.

She described Mugo as a friendly boy who interacted well with his schoolmates and children in the neighborhood.

"My life has become unbearable. We have no peace of mind. This is the worst thing that has ever happened to our family," she said tearfully.

The distraught mother has reported the matter to several police stations including Langas, Yamumbi, and Eldoret Central, in hopes of enlisting help in locating her son.

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Wanjiru vowed not to give up until her son is found, saying her only hope is to see him safe and restore her peace of mind.

Neighbours have come forward to support Wanjiru, describing her current state as deeply troubled.

“Please report to the police if you come across the child. The mother cannot concentrate on any work—her thoughts are constantly on her son,” said a concerned neighbour, Njoroge.

The incident adds to a growing number of mysterious child disappearances in Langas estate and other parts of Eldoret City, reported since 2024.

While some children have been found, others remain missing, raising concern among residents and local authorities.

Missing autistic boy found safe in Nairobi

In other news, Ryan Omondi Nyakako, a 12-year-old boy living with autism who went missing on March 30, has been found safe and reunited with his family.

According to relatives, Omondi had been playing outside his home when he wandered off and failed to return.

Fortunately, Good Samaritans found the boy and took him to Riruta Police Station before he reunited with his family.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke