A father and son from Machakos, who had been missing for seven days, were discovered dead on Friday, January 24, at City Mortuary in Nairobi.
Boniface Kyengo, 51, and his son, Peter Ngila, 26, from Yatta, Machakos, were last seen on Friday, January 17, before their bodies were found at the mortuary.
Peter Kimeu Lavu, Kyengo’s father, expressed his shock upon receiving the news.
“We were devastated to learn that their bodies had been found at City Mortuary. All we ask for is justice,” Lavu said.
The family is now calling for a thorough investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Area Member of Parliament Robert Ngui has joined the family in urging authorities to expedite the investigation and ensure that justice is served.
“We need answers, and we need them quickly. The family deserves to know the truth,” Ngui said.
The deaths of Kyengo and Ngila have sparked widespread grief across Kenya, particularly on social media, where many citizens are voicing their concerns over the safety of the public.
“It is heartbreaking to find your loved one’s body at the mortuary.
The pain is unimaginable. May God give the family strength,” Edith Opati shared online.
Other users, such as Sam Musembi, echoed similar sentiments: “Kenya feels increasingly unsafe. This pain is overwhelming for the family.”
Mutali Prestone added, “It’s as if the country has turned into a dangerous place. The police need to do more.”
Daniel Tepangura commented, “It’s tragic how innocent lives are being taken. The police need to be held accountable.”
This tragedy comes against the backdrop of rising cases of missing persons across the country. The recent disappearances have left the public questioning the effectiveness of law enforcement.
Four men who vanished in Mlolongo, Machakos, in December 2024 Stephen Mbisi Kavingu, Martin Zyuko Mwau, Kalani Mwema, and Justice Mutumwa have not been heard from since.
Their families reported that the men went missing under mysterious circumstances, with no information from the police regarding their whereabouts.
The public’s concerns have been amplified by the Inspector General of Police, Japhet Kanja, who has failed to respond to three summons from judges regarding the cases of the four missing men.
This has raised questions about accountability within the police force, further eroding public trust in the system.
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