After weeks of anguish and continuous searching, a family from Kajulu has finally been reunited with their 29-year-old daughter, Jackline Toya, who had been missing since January 25th 2026.

Jackline, who lives with speech difficulties and occasional memory lapses, had gone missing before; but always found her way back or reached out. This time for her family, including her mother Mildred Nyaresa and father Daniel Sitiabai, the days that followed were filled with fear and unanswered questions.

“We knew her condition, but she had never stayed away this long,” the family said. “Each day felt heavier than the last.”

Jackline had been gone for nearly three months, at the time of her reunion wuth the family she had spent 11 weeks out their sight and reach.

The family spent days moving from one police station to another and checking hospitals, hoping for any sign of her. Despite their efforts, no leads emerged.

Financial hardship made the search even more difficult. The family considered placing radio announcements but could not afford the cost. Instead, they took up menial jobs to survive, all while continuing to search whenever they could.

“We would go out to look for work, but our hearts were not at peace,” they recalled. “We kept thinking, what if she comes back and finds no one? Or what if she is somewhere waiting for help?”

With no access to an internet-enabled phone, the breakthrough came when a neighbour alerted the family after work when he spotted information about Jackline on social media post by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). That tip led them to where Jackline had been admitted.

The Medical social work department headed by Mrs Eunice Gor needed to reunite Ms Toya with her family after her treatment, hence they worked together with the communication department to spread the word abroad to aid in locating her kin.

At the hospital, she had been under care, receiving attention from dedicated staff who ensured her safety. Among those credited for their support are Nurse-in-Charge Brian Okinda and Nurse Jecinta Chepkorir, whose compassion stood out during Jackline’s stay. The family also expressed gratitude to Patient Attendants: Rose Aluoch, Felix Denzel, Mary Juma, and security guard Hellen Chebet for their role in safeguarding and assisting her.

The reunion was emotional, marked by tears, relief, and gratitude. For the family, seeing Jackline alive and in proper care was nothing short of a miracle.

“We were happy to find her,” they said.”

For this Kajulu family, the search may be over; but the responsibility of care continues, guided by love and hope.