Decomposed remains discovered hanging from a tree deep inside Nyambene Forest in Meru County last week have been identified as those of Fredrick Gitiye, a Biology teacher at Kindani Secondary School in Igembe South Constituency, who had been reported missing since December 23, 2025.
Gitiye was last seen in Maua, bringing to a tragic end months of anguished searching by his family, who had held onto hope that he would be found alive.
According to reports, the teacher, who was known in the region as a vocal critic of Igembe South Member of Parliament John Paul Mwirigi, was discovered by a Kenya Forest Service officer during a routine patrol inside the forest.
The officer reportedly stumbled upon remains that police say had been at the scene for several months, consistent with the timeline of his disappearance.
Authorities indicated that the body was in an advanced state of decomposition, with some limbs missing and a piece of cloth tied around the scene, making identification difficult at first.
Police have since launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding his death, as the family and residents await further details on what led to the tragic incident.
