By: Melanie Aanyu

The Member of Parliament from Uganda who was reported missing after taking a taxi in Nairobi, Kenya has been found.

David Wakikona the Bukigai County MP (Bududa District), this afternoon said that he was in Kampala and doing well.

Wakikona was responding to media reports that he was reported missing after he boarded an Uber taxi from the Kilimani area to Nairobi City Center.

“I am here [in Kampala], you come to Parliament you will see me,” Mr Wakikona revealed.

The former State Minister of Trade and Antiquities, did not explain in details what transpired while he was in Nairobi.

Kilimani Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD), Mr Andrew Muturi on Tuesday afternoon also confirmed to Kenya media that Mr Wakikona was found by officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

According to Mr Muturi, the lawmaker had already traveled back to Uganda as the DCI conducts a further probe on the case.