Milton
Kirinyaga East Sub-County detectives have apprehended a prime suspect behind the kidnapping of Gatuto Primary School Headteacher, Joshua Kerai, which occurred on November 4, 2025, in Kagumo, Kirinyaga County.
The suspect, Patrick Gacoki Muembe, and his two accomplices, who are still at large, allegedly pounced on the unsuspecting teacher, bundling him into a maroon Toyota Ractis, registration no. KCP 816F, before subjecting him to a harrowing ordeal as they drove him around in circles.
The victim was later found abandoned and in distress inside the same vehicle at Sahara Petrol Station in Kutus Town. He was rescued by a good Samaritan who rushed him to Kerugoya Catholic Hospital, where he received medical attention.
Following the chilling incident, detectives swung into action, combing through forensic evidence and intelligence leads. Their trail led them straight to Muembe’s hideout in Kutus, where the notorious suspect was smoked out after days of meticulous pursuit.
Investigations have since revealed that Muembe is a serial offender, linked to a string of serious crimes, including motor vehicle theft, stock theft, robberies, and shop break-ins across the region.
The suspect is currently cooling his heels in police custody as detectives pursue additional leads to trail and apprehend his two accomplices, who remain on the run.
