A man who mysteriously vanished from his home for a staggering 47 years has returned, only to discover that both of his wives have remarried, leaving him with a sense of disappointment and bittersweet emotions.
Originally hailing from Makale village, Peter Oyuka, now 84, contemplated why his two wives couldn’t show a bit more patience during his nearly five-decade-long absence. Having disappeared from the village in 1974 at the age of 37, Oyuka’s homecoming has been marked by a mixture of emotions.
Expressing his lament, Oyuka stated, “I wish my wives were present today to welcome me home.” Addressing the local media, he urged his estranged wives to reconnect with him, saying, “While I wish them well in their current marriages, I want them to be aware that I’m still alive, and I would appreciate it if they could take the time to visit me.”
Despite spending part of his 47-year absence in Tanzania, where he formed a new relationship and had a child with another woman, Oyuka had hoped that his original marriages would endure. He conceded, “I’m deeply disappointed that they couldn’t wait for me, but I respect their decisions.”
This unique narrative has evoked various reactions among Kenyans, with some expressing sympathy for the wives and others finding humor in the situation. The comment section associated with this story reflects a blend of emotions and opinions, underscoring the complexity of this unexpected reunion.
