PCEA Church member missing after being swept into Ocean at Diani Beach
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A man is missing after being swept into the ocean while swimming at Congo Beach in Diani, Kwale County.
The victim, identified as Paul Gacheru, was among 53 members of St. Stephen PCEA Church in Voi who had travelled to Diani for a leisure outing.
According to police, the incident occurred on October 18, 2026, at around 4 p.m. as the group was swimming along Diani Beach Road.
Gacheru, described as a dark-complexioned man with short hair and standing approximately 5.8 feet tall, was reportedly pushed towards the ocean by the water before submerging.