Elgeyo-Marakwet: Form 3 student who disappeared three weeks ago returns home

A family in Kapteren, Keiyo North, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, is filled with joy after their missing son, Ibrahim Kiprotich, reappeared three weeks later
Ibrahim, a form three student, disappeared on September 30, 2024, after leaving school and was last seen at Nakuru-Molo bus station
The grandfather told TUKO.co.ke that he was found by a good Samaritan in Kijabe on October 12, following an accident that left him injured

A family in Kapteren, Keiyo North, Elgeyo-Marakwet county is grateful after finding their missing son, who went missing three weeks ago.

Ibrahim Kiprotich was found after missing for three weeks. Photo: Lemiso.
Source: Facebook

Ibrahim Kiprotich went missing on the morning of September 30 after allegedly leaving school.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Francis' father confirmed that the boy was safe and was recovering from the injuries he sustained in the incident.

“I was in Eldama Ravine when I heard that someone had found him. I was told that the boy had been hit by a car and was lying on the road shivering in the rain,” he said.

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“Fortunately, he was able to remember my number, and I told the good samaritan to take him to the hospital, and he took him to the AIC Kijabe hospital branch there I turn it on,” he added.

Where was Kiprotich found?

As a precaution, the boy's grandfather called the police officers to confirm if the news of his grandson's discovery was true as he was on his way to see him.

“I called the police to tell me for sure because I was also afraid that it might be a trap, but the officer went and told me that it was really my grandson,” Francis narrated.

The officer later helped make arrangements to evacuate the Form Three student and went to the station to file a report.

The two, now grandfather and grandson, traveled to Gilgil, County Nakuru where he was taken to another hospital for treatment.

He added that his grandson sustained a fracture in his left leg but was recovering.

“He was discharged from the hospital the same day at around 7pm with a broken left leg. However, he goes for regular check-ups, and I can confirm that he is responding well to treatment.”

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Francis said the family is very grateful to everyone who contributed to finding the young man.

“We want to thank everyone who participated in any way to find this boy,” he said.

Missing Elgeyo-Marakwet boy found

A family statement shared on Facebook by Lemiso Media reveals that Ibrahim Kiprotich was found on the side of the road by a good Samaritan following a car accident.

The accident happened in Kijabe, County Kiambuon October 12, 2024. Ibrahim is alive and has been returned to his family.

“We, the Kamoning family, Kapteren Mutei area, Keiyo North Sub-County, thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during the search for our son.

He was found in Kijabe, Kiambu County, last Saturday. God answered our prayers, and Kiprotich was found by a good Samaritan on the side of the road after a hit-and-run accident. We thank God for saving his life,” read the statement.

Where was Ibrahim Kiprotich last seen?

A Form 3 student from Kipsoen Boys High School went missing on September 30, 2024, at 5am.