Family members, leaders and residents of Mutonga, Igoji East Ward, have raised the alarm after their kinsman went missing following a tragic quarry incident that claimed the lives of at least four people and left others nursing injuries.
The incident occurred in South Imenti Constituency, Meru County, about three weeks ago.
The family and other stakeholders are now appealing to the Meru County Government to facilitate an urgent search and recovery operation for the missing quarry worker, who they say disappeared on October 21, 2026.
The worker's brother, Elias Muthuri, said the family had been searching for him since the incident but had yet to establish his whereabouts.
Muthuri appealed to the relevant authorities to intensify efforts to locate his brother, saying the family was anxious to know his fate.
“We are appealing to the government and other relevant authorities to help us find my brother. We want the search to be intensified so that we can know what happened to him,” said Muthuri.
Leaders call for urgent intervention
Mutonga Area Manager Nicholas Muchui also appealed to the County Government to provide the necessary equipment and resources to facilitate the search and recovery operation.
"The government intervention is crucial in addressing the challenges facing the search. We request the county administration to move swiftly and provide the required assistance," said Muchui.
Expressing similar sentiments, lawyer Mukaria Muriungi called on the County Government to expedite its response and ensure the necessary support is provided to facilitate the search.
Muriungi urged the county administration to treat the matter with urgency, saying the family needed assistance to establish the whereabouts of their relative.
The incident has raised concerns over occupational safety in quarry operations and the need for effective emergency response mechanisms to protect workers and prevent similar incidents.
The family and local leaders are now appealing for coordinated intervention by the County Government and other relevant agencies to ensure the search is expedited.
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