Joseph left his wife, Esther, and their four children in the 1990s. He set out for what he hoped would be a better life, but he never returned.
Instead, he moved to Baringo County, where he started a new life and family, having five more children with another woman.
For many years, Esther and her children worried about Joseph's fate. They searched for him everywhere, visiting hospitals and morgues, hoping to find him alive.
After years of searching with no results, the family assumed the worst and mourned his presumed death. They tried to carry on with their lives, but the absence of Joseph was always felt.
Recently, the family received shocking news: Joseph had been found living in Kabartonjo, Baringo County.
Now 65 years old, he had created a new life for himself while his first family believed he was gone forever.
When Joseph returned to Kisii, he was welcomed by Esther, who expressed her gratitude to God for his safe return. Despite the pain of his long absence, she accepted him back with open arms.
Esther shared her struggles over the years, explaining how difficult it was to raise their children alone.
"Feeding and educating them single-handedly without my partner was a challenge," she said. Her heartfelt words showed the burden she carried while Joseph was away.
However, she expressed relief and happiness at his return, emphasizing the importance of family.
The reunion has brought mixed feelings to both Joseph's first family and his second family.
While there is joy in seeing Joseph again, there are also complexities to navigate, as both families adjust to this unexpected change.
Many in the village are amazed by this story, and the Andima family is now focused on rebuilding their relationships and cherishing the miracle of having their father and husband back after so many years.
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