Missing Nandi Politician Found Alive in Uganda After Weeks-Long Search

Relief washed over two Kenyan counties after Tinderet parliamentary seat aspirant Shadrack Maritim, who was reported missing after leaving his house for a morning jog, resurfaced in Mbale, Uganda.

His return coincided with confirmation that Shetlak Baratim, missing since November 27, had also been found alive in the same town, sparking renewed attention to cross-border disappearances.

During a press briefing , authorities confirmed that Maritim  had been safely reunited with his family following weeks of public anxiety.

Speaking to reporters, Uasin Gishu County Commander Benjamin Mwanthi said Maratim’s case had drawn national concern.

“On the 27th, we had an incident that the politician was missing , and never came back. It had a lot of national interest,” Mwanthi said, highlighting the widespread public alarm.

He reassured the public that Maratim was in stable condition.

“He is safe. He is in good health. I think you have seen him,” the commander added.

Maratim’s lawyer, Franklin Kipkorir of Kapsoit, expressed gratitude to security agencies in both Kenya and Uganda for their efforts.

“We can confirm that Maritim has been found alive and in good health. We thank the security and investigative agencies for helping us,” he said.

Maratim’s personal assistant, Felix Magut, also confirmed that he had been located in Mbale, praising the cross-border collaboration.

“The security has done a good job, both here in Kenya and in Uganda. Shadrack Baratim was found in Uganda, in a town called Mbale,” Magut said.

Both the family and legal team declined to discuss the details surrounding his disappearance, citing ongoing investigations.

Baratim had been missing for more than a month, a period his family described as agonizing.

Authorities said further information would be released upon the conclusion of investigations. Meanwhile, the reappearance of both Baratim and Nandi politician Shadrack Maritim in the same Ugandan town has raised fresh questions about security and cross-border movement in the region.