The disappearance of Veronicah Waithira Waigwe, a high school student from Gatheru, Kiharu, had sparked deep concern within her community after she went missing for several weeks.
Her sudden absence caused distress among family members, friends, and neighbors, with many fearing for her safety and calling for urgent help to trace her whereabouts.
During the search, Evangelist Mercy Nungari became a central figure in efforts to locate the missing girl. Using social media, she shared emotional appeals asking Kenyans to help find Veronicah and to pray for her safe return.
Her messages quickly spread online, prompting widespread sharing and discussions as the search gained national attention.
After weeks of uncertainty, a dramatic twist emerged just hours ago. Veronicah reached out to Mercy Nungari with a direct message confirming that she was alive, safe, and no longer missing. In a revelation that shocked many, the student disclosed that she had gotten married during the period she was away.
“I’m married and please stop looking for me,” Veronicah reportedly said, a message that immediately shifted the tone of the search from fear to disbelief.
While her safety brought relief to many, the news of her marriage raised serious questions and concern, especially given her young age and school-going status.
Mercy Nungari later shared the update on her social media pages, thanking God for Veronicah’s safety, even as she acknowledged that the outcome was not what many had expected.
The revelation has triggered mixed reactions online, with some expressing relief, others confusion, and many calling for guidance and intervention to protect minors.
As discussions continue, the case has opened wider conversations about teenage decisions, parental guidance, and the challenges young people face.
For now, Veronicah’s message has brought the search to an end, leaving her family and the public grappling with an unexpected conclusion to a story that had held the nation’s attention.
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