Mystery of a boy, 17, never to be seen again.
Mystery of boy, 17, who left home in March, never to be seen again
KENYA
On March 24, James Vala, dressed in dark grey jeans, a black jumper, and a cape, left home in Langas Estate, Eldoret - never to return.
The 17-year-old form two student at Wareng High School in Uasin Gishu had lunch with his younger brother, Alex Ndandu before he left home.
What followed is an agonising search that until yesterday afternoon, was yet to bear fruits.
Ndandu still wonders where his brother is. "I thought he had gone to see my mother who sells groceries in Kona Mbaya, a stone-throw away from the house. That day, my brother was calm and compost."
His mother Rose Mwongeli said she left the house to attend to her grocery business after lunch, only to find out later that her son was missing.
Mwongeli said the family launched a search the following day in neighbours' houses, but it was all in vain.
"Vala was a quiet boy and didn't have many friends. He always stays at home during the school holidays. I was shocked he just left home. He carried no clothes," Mwongeli said.
She added, "I have been crying every night, but I still cling to the hope that my son is alive and I urge him to return home".
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