Ngecha, Kiambu County – A family in distress is appealing for help after 36-year-old accountant Samuel Ng’ang’a Mwangi disappeared on February 27, with no trace despite ongoing efforts to locate him.
Ng’ang’a, a father of two and husband to Cecilia Mueni, was last seen leaving their home along Thika Road to go to work. According to Cecilia, they had a brief conversation that morning, after which Ng’ang’a’s phone went unanswered and eventually switched off.
“We have two children, one eight years old and another in baby class, and I am eight months pregnant. I keep asking the government why they took him because I need him so much,” Cecilia said.
Last Seen at Work
Activist Mwabili Mwagodi confirmed that Ng’ang’a was at his workplace on the day of his disappearance.
“We have met the HR, and they confirmed he was at the office that Friday,” Mwagodi said.
The family promptly reported the incident to King’eero Police Station, and inquiries were made at Ng’ang’a’s workplace and even at the City Mortuary, but no leads have emerged. Cecilia expressed frustration at what she describes as a slow and limited response from authorities:
“I have gone everywhere, asked everyone… even CCTV footage has not been provided. I do not know where he is.”
Possible Link to Social Media Posts
Ng’ang’a has been vocal on social media, often questioning government practices, including a recent post regarding prison officers’ graduation without ceremonial dress. His family believes that his disappearance may be linked to these posts.
“He was writing things on Facebook, criticizing the government. We suspect this is why he may have been abducted,” said George Ng’ang’a, Samuel’s father.
Human Rights Groups Respond
Human rights organizations, including Vocal Africa, have taken up the case, treating it as a suspected abduction. Vocal Africa Director Hussein Khalid appealed to authorities:
“We are urging the authorities to ensure Samuel is returned safely. Consider the situation his wife is in now it is heartbreaking.”
Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding Ng’ang’a’s disappearance, but the family continues to wait anxiously for news.
