Kericho Pastor Who Disappeared from Hospital Found Safe, Returned to Ward: “Ni Mgonjwa”
- A 30-year-old pastor from Kericho county went missing after escaping from Kapkatet Sub-County Hospital, where he was undergoing treatment
- Gideon Kipkoech had been diagnosed with cerebral malaria, a severe and potentially life-threatening condition, before he escaped from the hospital
- His brother Edgar told TUKO.co.ke that he was found on Tuesday, June 3, in Litein and safely returned to the hospital for continued treatment and care
A family in Kimasian village, Kapsoit, in Kericho county is relieved after their 30-year-old son, Gideon Kipkoech, who went missing for a day, was found safe.
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Gideon’s brother, Edgar, told TUKO.co.ke that the young pastor was found in Litein town, wandering the streets.
He explained that Gideon had escaped from Kapkatet Sub-County Hospital on Monday, June 2, where he had been receiving treatment.
“When we took him to the hospital, he was diagnosed with cerebral malaria. He escaped from the hospital on his own, without anyone’s knowledge,” Edgar shared.
Edgar added that they were happy he was found safe and hoped for his quick recovery.
“We took him back to the hospital, where he is currently admitted. We pray he gets well and resumes his pastoral duties, as he recently completed theology school,” stated the brother.
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What is cerebral malaria?
According to the Mayo Clinic, malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, which is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
People with malaria usually experience high fever and shaking chills. However, malaria can be fatal, particularly when caused by the Plasmodium falciparum species, which is common in Africa.
Cerebral malaria occurs when parasite-filled blood cells block small blood vessels in the brain. This can lead to brain swelling, impaired consciousness, seizures, and coma.
In severe cases, the rapid progression of the parasite in vital organs can kill a patient within a few hours.
Tanzanian family overjoyed as missing daughter is found alive
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a family in Kisongo, Tanzania, was overjoyed after reuniting with their daughter, Karen Daniel.
Karen, who had been missing for two weeks, explained why she ran away from home, leaving her beloved mother, Rose Tobias, deeply worried.
Karen said she feared being punished in school for not completing her assignments, but also did not want to get back home knowing her mother would also punish her for missing school.
Rose vowed to look into her daughter’s concerns and to visit her school to help prevent a recurrence of such an incident.
Missing Nakuru M-Pesa attendant found dead
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Hannah Waithera, an M-Pesa attendant who went missing last week, was found dead.
Waithera’s lifeless body was discovered on Wednesday, May 28, at a mortuary in Nakuru, leaving her family heartbroken.
The young woman disappeared after she was sent to deposit KSh 250,000 into her boss's bank account.
Reports indicated that her body was found in a water trough at Technology Farm, part of the Rift Valley National Polytechnic, before being moved to the mortuary.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
