Fatuma Isa, a lady from Bungoma County, went missing in 1994 when she was only five years old. Since that day, none of her relatives seriously searched for her, leaving her lost for many years.
Her disappearance left a gap in the family, and no one knew where she had gone.
In a statement she made while speaking with journalists attached to Tuko.co.ke, Fatuma Isa narrated that her main hope now is to reunite with her family, especially to see her mother.
“I just want to meet my mother and other family members. I have lived so many years away from them, and it is my wish to reconnect with my roots," she said.
Fatuma revealed that after going missing, she was adopted by a woman she did not know. She lived with this stranger, who enrolled her in school. Unfortunately, she dropped out while in class two due to difficulties at home and other challenges.
“I wanted to continue with school, but life was not easy, and I had to stop learning to help at home," she added.
After leaving school, Fatuma began looking after cows to earn money for her basic needs. Later, she met a man she did not know well and got married to him.
She added, “I married a man I barely knew because I thought it was the only way forward, but life in that marriage was very hard.”
Fatuma continued to reveal that in that marriage, she gave birth to two children. However, the marriage was full of dilemmas, and she eventually walked away.
She later met a new husband, with whom she is currently living. Together, they have two other children, and she is happier in this new family setup.
She added that her current husband has been very supportive in helping her reunite with her family. Fatuma also appealed to the public for help.
“I am asking everyone who can help me find my family to come forward. I want to meet them before it is too late," she said.