Source: UGC
Alice Wambui’s life has been shattered since June 25, 2024, when her son, Peter Macharia, went missing during the anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi.
The protest, known as “Occupy Parliament,” was marked by significant unrest, and Macharia’s disappearance has left Wambui in deep anguish.
The day of the protests began like any other for Macharia. Despite his mother’s stern warnings to stay away from the demonstrations, he left their home in the morning.
The protests were intense, and Macharia was soon caught in the chaos. According to reports, he was shot in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) and was subsequently transported to Kenyatta National Hospital by the Kenya Red Cross.
Wambui’s worry escalated when she heard that Macharia had been shot. She rushed to the hospital, only to find out that her son had been treated and discharged earlier that same day.
The hospital staff told her that they had been overwhelmed by the number of injured and that Macharia had only minor injuries. Despite this, Wambui was puzzled and distressed by why her son was discharged late at night under such circumstances.
Her heartache grew as she visited several hospitals and mortuaries across Nairobi in search of Macharia. Her attempts included visits to Mbagathi Hospital and Kenyatta National Hospital, but each location yielded no results.
Wambui’s search extended to the City Mortuary, yet she found no trace of her son. The stress and frustration have taken a severe toll on her, leaving her unable to eat and deeply saddened.
The situation worsened when Wambui tried to report her son’s disappearance to various police stations.
Her efforts to get assistance from law enforcement have been largely unsuccessful. She is now pleading with the government and any relevant authorities to help locate her son and bring closure to her family.
In a similar situation, Joseph Adero is also struggling to find his son, Charles Osewe Adero. Charles, a promising young boxer, went missing during the same protests.
Adero had warned his son about the dangers of participating in the demonstrations, but Charles joined his friends anyway. The protests led to some significant incidents, including part of the National Assembly being set on fire.
Adero’s search for his son has been exhaustive. He has been checking police stations, mortuaries, and Kenyatta National Hospital without success.
Despite being resigned to the possibility that his son might be dead, Adero clings to hope and has called upon the authorities to provide clarity about the fate of the missing individuals.
He has questioned the government’s commitment to helping families find their loved ones and is seeking answers about the fate of those who went missing during the protests.
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