Where Are They? Two Years Later, Families of Two Missing Bomet Men Still in Agony

The disappearance of Elvis Chepkosa and his close associate, Dominic Kipng’eno Lang’at, remains unresolved. Lang’at was widely known as Hillary Muge, and both men reportedly vanished in December 2024.

According to reports, armed, masked men intercepted the pair along the Narok–Mai Mahiu highway. They were travelling from Nairobi towards Bomet when the incident occurred.

The attackers allegedly shot at their vehicle's tyres, forcing it to stop. They then reportedly dragged the two men away while firing shots to discourage witnesses from intervening.

Since that incident, neither man has been publicly accounted for. Their families and the wider Kipsigis community continue seeking answers about their fate.

Allegations Surrounding Their Disappearance

One account circulating online alleges that Chepkosa had previously been linked to suspicious transactions involving mobile money accounts. The claims include an alleged KSh 900,000 transfer from an MP's M-Pesa account while the legislator was abroad.

The same account also alleges that KSh 500,000 was taken from an account associated with Kasarani OCPD Peter Mwanzo. These allegations remain unverified and should not be treated as established facts.

Some accounts further claim that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations had previously pursued Chepkosa in Lari, Kiambu County. However, the circumstances surrounding that alleged encounter remain unclear.

Several Theories, But No Confirmed Answers

The circumstances surrounding the disappearance have generated several competing theories. Some accounts suggest involvement by security officers, while others point to possible criminal rivals or people allegedly affected by the suspected fraud.

Another theory circulating online suggests the two men may have staged their disappearance to avoid prosecution. However, no credible public evidence has conclusively established any of these explanations.

Claims that the two men were killed have also circulated. Nevertheless, without verified evidence or an official confirmation, their fate remains unknown.

Families Still Need Answers

Behind the disappearance are families who have endured uncertainty and emotional pain. Their relatives deserve clear answers about what happened and where the two men are.

Leaders from Chepalungu and the wider region have been urged to support the families' search for answers. Members of the Kipsigis community have also continued expressing concern over the unresolved case.

Whatever allegations may have surrounded the two men, wrongdoing should be established through credible evidence and lawful processes. No allegation justifies abduction, unlawful detention or extrajudicial killing.

Anyone with credible information about Chepkosa and Muge's whereabouts should report it to the relevant authorities. Until verified information emerges, their disappearance remains an unresolved mystery.