Nyeri family searches for man who disappeared after being confronted by mob over sexuality
A family in Kangemi, Nyeri County, is searching for their son, Brian Kagiri Wanjiru, who disappeared in October last year after being allegedly targeted over his sexual orientation, an incident that sparked anger among villagers.
According to James Mugo, coordinator of a local Social Watch Group, Kagiri and his partner, Brian Njuguna, were allegedly found engaging in same-sex activity during a private gathering on October 3, 2025.
“Angry villagers assaulted the two and banished them from the village. The community members described their behaviour as unacceptable and against local norms, and said they should leave,” Mugo said in an interview with The Standard.
Following the incident, Kagiri reportedly disappeared after being assaulted during the chaos. Police who arrived at the scene summoned the two for questioning, but Kagiri has not been seen since.
