- Elijah Nderitu Kinyua, known as Msanii, disappeared on his way to work a few weeks ago, and since then family and friends have been searching for him
- The young man known by the nickname Msanii touched people’s lives through his work, and many of them expressed deep concern and hope for his safe return through comments on social media
- Family and friends are asking the public to provide information if they see the missing man, and some who contributed comments also urged Nderitu to return home.
- Nderitu’s family also released information that could help people identify the boy, who is also not answering his phone
Nyeri: The family of Elijah Nderitu Kinyua is facing great concern after their son went missing on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Source: Facebook
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Nderitu’s cousin known as Aggie said the young man works at the Murang’a Water and Sewerage Company (MAWASCO), and he disappeared on his way to work.
“He was last seen in the morning when he was riding a matatu to work,” he said.
At that time, the 38-year-old man from Ngandu Village was wearing a black jacket when he left home to go to work.
If you see him, please call 0713899591.

Source: Facebook
Why are some Kenyans worried about Nderitu’s disappearance?
Until now, many families in Kenya are searching for their missing loved ones, and the increase in such cases is causing fear for many people.
Jane Muchera: “God protect him. I am also looking for my lost son.”
Esther Nyaruai: “We still haven’t found Janeffer with her two children from Chania Estate.”
How did Kenyans respond after Elijah went missing?
Teresa Mwangi Mwangi: “Since when? God protect him.”
Muriuki Mary W: “God protect you wherever you are.”
Eunice Name: “He works for MAWASCO.”
Essy Gatheru: “What?? The artist is not visible?”
Juliet Jayden: “Wah! May God protect you my fellow student, come home safely.”
Cecila Mwingi: “Come home safe Artist, everyone is looking for you.”
Rose Wangari: “He will be found in the name of Jesus.”
Robert Kibaki: “May God protect him and guide him wherever he is; may his light and invincible strength guide him and bring him home safely.”
Njogu Rose: “Elijah Kinyua where are you… May God protect him wherever he is.”

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In early January, the family of Jezreel Okoth Junior was shocked when he disappeared, although he was expected to be at school on Tuesday, January 6.
Jezreel, a little boy from Poisonouslived with Oscar Ogutu and his mother, Caroline Atieno, who were the first to report his disappearance.
According to the parents, Jezreel was healthy when he returned home and when they sent him to the store to buy some necessities to prepare to return to Sawagongo Boys High School.
According to his father, Ogutu, they searched everywhere without success and asked the community to help them find him.
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