Nairobi Family in Agony as University Student Jane Atila Goes Missing
By Bruno Mugala Atonya
A cloud of fear and uncertainty hangs over a family in Kabiria estate, Nairobi, as they desperately search for their missing daughter, 20-year-old Jane Atila, a second-year University of Nairobi student pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree at the Kikuyu Campus.
Jane disappeared on October 3rd, leaving her family in deep distress and confusion. Her guardian, Patrick Mwangale, recalls the day vividly — Jane had left her friends on campus to meet her boyfriend nearby. But by 7 p.m., her phone went off, and she never came back. Weeks later, her family continues to cling to hope that she will return home safely.
Citizen TV visited the family’s modest home in Kabiria, where the pain of her absence is evident. Her guardian described the sleepless nights and endless prayers that have defined their days since her disappearance.
The family reported the matter at Kikuyu Police Station in Kiambu County after several days of frantic searching. Not long after, strange calls began coming in — one caller claimed Jane was being held in Kilgoris, while others demanded ransom money for her release.
In a desperate bid for answers, the family travelled to Kilgoris, only for their hopes to be crushed — there was no sign of Jane. Adding to their anguish, one of the callers who posed as a senior police officer claimed he had rescued her. The story turned out to be false, leaving the family heartbroken and emotionally drained.
Police have since launched investigations to trace the mysterious callers and uncover how they obtained personal information about Jane. Kikuyu Sub-county Police Commander confirmed that several phone numbers linked to the scam are under forensic analysis, as detectives work to unravel the truth behind her disappearance.
Neighbours, who declined to appear on camera, said Jane was last seen at her boyfriend’s house, where the two allegedly had a heated argument before she vanished. The boyfriend has since moved out and switched off his phones, deepening the mystery surrounding her fate.
As days turn into weeks, the family continues to hold on to faith — hoping that Jane, the bright and ambitious young woman with dreams of becoming a teacher, will return home safely.
For now, the search for Jane Atila continues — and so does the family’s cry for help and justice.
