Puzzle as Missing Nairobi Man Found Murdered, Family Says His FaceboOK Posts Were Deleted

Meru County, Kenya – A family in Meru County is grappling with grief and shock after discovering that Antony Mugambi, a Nairobi resident, had been dead for over a month before they were informed.

Mugambi, a 28-year-old mitumba seller, went missing in November 2025, leaving relatives puzzled by his sudden silence.

According to his cousin, Faith Karambu, Mugambi had not been communicating with family members for several weeks.

Initially, his absence was attributed to a personal decision to distance himself from relatives, a situation Karambu described as unusual given their regular communication.

“I thought he had cut me off, or rather the whole family, because his silence was not only towards me but to all family members. I even made a funny video on social media saying that anyone who wants to cut me off, I will give them scissors to make their work easier. I never knew my cousin was no longer alive,” she said.

The tragic discovery came on December 15, 2025, when Mugambi’s body was found at the City Mortuary in Nairobi. His body, already decomposed, was identified after friends launched a desperate search due to his unreachability via phone.

Mugambi’s mother had reportedly been attempting to contact him throughout his disappearance, but his phone was unreachable, leaving the family anxious and uncertain.

Karambu explained that Mugambi had suffered a fatal accident after being hit by a vehicle in November. Following the accident, he was taken to a hospital but did not survive. His body was subsequently taken to the mortuary, where it was on the verge of being disposed of as an unclaimed case.

“The hospital was on the verge of disposing of it permanently. I was told several bodies had already been disposed of, and it was a miracle that his was still there,” Karambu stated.

Adding to the family’s distress, Karambu revealed that Mugambi’s social media accounts had been allegedly hacked in the weeks following his death.

All photos and videos had been deleted, and his accounts were set to private, raising concerns over the circumstances surrounding his online presence and communication before his death.

“Two months ago, you traveled from Nairobi and attended our grandmother’s event. I had invited your mother and my other aunts to come and celebrate Christmas with us on the 25th. Now look at what has happened. What kind of pain is this?” she asked emotionally.

The incident has sparked discussions on the need for prompt reporting and investigation when a loved one goes missing. Karambu advised the public not to delay searches or assume that silence indicates personal choice.

“If your relative or friend goes missing and their phone just keeps saying, ‘The number you have dialed is not reachable,’ please immediately report the matter and start searching for them in hospitals and mortuaries. Do not wait. After about one week, unclaimed bodies are disposed of,” she emphasized.

This case mirrors a recent incident involving a missing Nairobi taxi driver, Arthur Phiri, who was later found deceased in a mortuary after being carjacked while on duty. Both cases highlight the dangers faced by individuals and the importance of timely intervention by families and authorities.

Authorities continue to urge families to remain vigilant when relatives disappear and to involve local police and hospitals early to prevent similar tragedies.

The story of Antony Mugambi serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of life, the challenges of urban living, and the critical role that family and community vigilance play in safeguarding loved ones.

Mugambi’s funeral arrangements are ongoing, as family members and friends come to terms with the sudden loss and seek closure.