Wundanyi prison escapee arrested in Mombasa

The escapee, who was identified as Patrick Karisa was among the lot that escaped at night of January 25, 2025 from the Wundanyi prison. 

Following an intensive manhunt, Patrick Karisa was apprehended in Mombasa and was immediately transferred to the DCI headquarters in Wundanyi for processing before being handed over to Manyani Maximum Security Prison in Voi for further detention.

Earlier, three other escapees had been recaptured in the Godoma area of Mwatate Subcounty and were also transferred to Manyani Maximum Security Prison.

As of now, four escapees remain at large.

Authorities continue to urge the public to report any information that could assist in their arrest of the remaining four.

The public is encouraged to remain vigilant as the manhunt for the remaining fugitives intensifies.