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Margaret Waithera Macharia disappeared without a trace after she got onto a matatu with her son, Evans Macharia.
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The woman was last spotted at Nyakahura Shopping Centre in Murang’a, however, she wasn’t seen anymore following her entry into the vehicle.
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His son was detained and placed under police custody as inquiries proceed in the hunt for the 45-year-old woman.
There are concerns regarding the puzzling vanishing of the woman from Iyego, located in Njii-ithatu village within Murang’a County.
Margaret Waithera Macharia has not been seen for multiple weeks now, sparking concerns over her location and safety.
Waitheria picks up a matatu at Nyakahura Shopping Center.
The last sighting of her involved her being with her son prior to her mysterious vanishing.
Three weeks ago, she vanished while in the company of her son, Evans Macharia, who had been living with her up till then. According to locals, they got into a matatu at the Nyakahura Shopping Centre in Murang’a. Days later, the son came back home unaccompanied by his mother. He started residing separately until residents realized that the mother was gone. It was only after this realization that the community alerted the nearby police station about the situation.
The police intervened by arresting the son. During interrogation, he stated that they had visited Thika town together; however, after taking a walk from Christina Gardens in Thika, his mother vanished without warning. He did not inform the officials about this,” as mentioned in the portion of the Facebook post.
Waithera gets photographed with a Christmas tree
The message also indicated that the son’s story contained discrepancies and that “it appears he knows the location where he took his mother.”
He was detained by law enforcement officials as the pertinent authorities proceeded with their probe to find Waithera, who apparently has Alzheimer’s disease.
“There were also reports from neighbors and villagers stating they had heard the mother yelling during nighttime hours, leading them to believe that the son might be mistreating her. Please assist us in locating her. The son needs to disclose her whereabouts,” the message ended.
Facebook user Evangelist Mercy Nungari posted an old picture of a youthful Waitheria standing next to a Christmas tree.
Internet users respond to Waitheria’s disappearance
Users inundated the comments section with their responses, voicing worry and optimism about Waithera being located unharmed.
Tonny Mathenge:
Why didn’t those who suggested the woman may have faced physical harassment come forward sooner or attempt to help her at the time?
Hariet Wambugu:
People can be amusing. They listen to cries for aid yet choose not to assist.
Caroline Njoroge:
Hi. Yesterday, on the Juja Facebook page, they shared information regarding a woman wandering near High Point who appeared to be intellectually disabled. They sought assistance from someone who might know her to collect her. The post mentioned she was spotted standing on the highway.
Virginia Njambi:
He is weary of his mother. Even though she is sick, she is still youthful. Let her be discovered in the name of Jesus.
Rose Suzzie:
What actions did the villagers take upon hearing her cries? 🥺🥺/settingsdialog
Richie Ben:
Why did the neighbors hear the woman’s cries for help but not intervene to assist her? May the Almighty and mighty continue to safeguard her no matter where she may be.
A Kenyan woman goes missing after placing her phone in a jug filled with water.
In another case, a Kenyan man was looking for his spouse, Pauline Mutheu, who vanished mysteriously after placing her phone in a jug filled with water.
The man stated that he felt abandoned and bewildered, with no idea of how to proceed following the mysterious disappearance of his spouse, Pauline Mutheu.
He mentioned that before Mutheu went missing, they hadn’t argued, even though she had been having trouble paying off certain debts.
