For more than four decades, the family of Julius Chepsengeny lived believing their son was dead. News of his supposed death in the early 1980s left his relatives in grief and despair. They buried an empty coffin and moved on with life, never imagining that one day he would walk back into their compound alive.
The dramatic turn of events unfolded recently when Chepsengeny resurfaced in his rural home, shocking neighbors and relatives who could hardly believe their eyes. According to family members, he had left home as a young man in search of work but lost contact with everyone after a few years. Rumors soon spread that he had died while away, and the family accepted the reports as truth.
Chepsengeny narrated that he had been living in different towns, surviving on casual jobs, and struggling with hardships that made it difficult for him to reach out. He finally decided to return home after realizing that age was catching up with him.
The reunion has stirred emotions in the village, with family members calling it a miracle. For them, the pain of 43 years has finally been replaced with joy and relief at having their lost son back.
