- Joseph Ng’ang’a Ngugi from Uasin Gishu county was jailed in 1988 and served his sentence at Shimo la Tewa Prison until he was released recently
- Unfortunately, he does not know where his family members are, as over the years he lost contact with some of them while others moved to different cities
- Social media users sympathized with her, with some saying she may suffer psychological distress if she is never reunited with her loved ones.
A man from Burnt Forest, Rurigi village, Uasin Gishu county, has finally got his freedom after spending many years in prison.
Source: Facebook
Joseph Ng’ang’a Ngugi was incarcerated in Shimo la Tewa Prison for more than three and a half decades, having been isolated from his community for a long time.
When was Joseph Ngugi imprisoned?
He was imprisoned in 1988 and later his sentence was reduced to 37 years after an appeal, he finally got his freedom in January 2026.
Although it was a joy for him as he looked forward to reuniting with his family, he faced an unexpected challenge.
“When he returned home, he discovered that his family left Burnt Forest in 2007 during the post-election violence and later settled in refugee camps in Nakuru. Since then, he has been unable to trace them.
The last time his mother, Grace Waithira, saw him was in 1991. His father, Johnson Ngugi, who worked with Kenya Railways in Eldoret, died in 1983. His two sisters, Teresiah Wangari and Maria Njoki, died before he was imprisoned. He left his younger siblings, Ruth Njoki and Esther Wambui, who were four and two years old at the time,” explained Sammy Ondimu Ngare..
How to contact Joseph Ngugi
Ngare also posted a picture of Ngugi standing near the shop M-Moneywearing a brown hoodie and looking directly at the camera.
He added that Ruth Njoki is believed to be the mother of a baby girl named Grace, although there is no further information about Esther Wambui.
“After all these years, Joseph is looking for only one thing: his family. If you know Ruth Njoki, Esther Wambui, or anyone from this Burnt Forest (Rurigi) family, please get in touch. Contact Joseph: 0703 434347 or 0787 817816. Let us help him reunite with his family after many years of separation,” requested Ngare.
Kenyans show their feelings
The post went viral, prompting social media users to express mixed opinions.
Toiyoi Agisa: “The last time his mother visited him was 35 years ago. Something may have happened after 1991. His father and sisters are dead, and his brothers may not know him. The painful truth is that he may be alone. It is wise now to look ahead and help him start life anew.”
Phelipe Lobos: “He needs help even after finding his family. Psychological support is very important. May God give him the strength to move forward.”
Hèĺàñè Ķèmmý: “Why didn’t they visit him in prison? It’s time for him to accept the situation and start a new life. If they really cared, he wouldn’t be looking for them now.”
Betty Momanyi: “Maybe the mother also died, and her relatives don’t know her. It’s difficult, but she may have to accept the truth and move on with life.”
Anne Kims: “I know the village of Rurigi. The best way is for him to go there and seek help from the local elders.”
Yusufu Kashanga Dasia: “Did he have a brother? They are often easier to track down than sisters who may get married and move away.”
Joy after a man is released from prison after 20 years
On another occasion, one man he was full of joy after his release out of prison after 20 years.
John Wakabiu explained the circumstances that led to his imprisonment and gave advice to others.
Social media users were surprised by the happy reception he received when he returned home, as he celebrated with his family.
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