Machakos County government communication officer Geoffrey Kwatemba was, on Saturday, reportedly kidnapped by unknown people upon arriving in Nairobi.
Kwatemba, who is also a recording gospel musician and a former Milele FM presenter, had earlier on attended Doreen Otipo album launch in West Pokot when he was waylaid by the kidnappers.
Reports reaching our news desk indicate that the assailants are demanding a ransom of Ksh 500,000 for his release.
When news of his abduction broke, his friends and a number of Kenyans online expressed their concern hoping for his safe return.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these moments. May the God that lives shame the devil," one user commented on Facebook.
Another wrote, "May almighty God cover you with the blood of Jesus Christ wherever you are brother! And be with your family."
Kwatemba has worked for various media houses including, KBC Radio Taifa 92.9FM, Sauti Ya Mkenya, Mulembe FM, Sayare Radio, Biblia Husema Broadcasting and Sema Radio 88.9FM.
He has released a number of songs among them; Yangula, Omwoyo, Yananga, Yohana, Khwekanile, Umeinuliwa, Tafuta Bwana, Hakuna Mwingine, Nena na Moyo, Obuyanzi, Niwe Wenyene, and Sasa Narudi.
