NAIROBI, Kenya — Concern is mounting following the disappearance of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Manager of Legal Services Esther Wairimu Keige, who was last seen in Juja, Kiambu County, on June 10.
The Kenya Forest Service confirmed her disappearance on June 16 and appealed to members of the public to assist in tracing her whereabouts.
“We wish to notify the general public of the disappearance of our colleague, Esther Keige. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is kindly requested to report to the nearest police station or contact the numbers provided below. Any information shared will be highly appreciated,” KFS said in a public notice.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) also confirmed that Keige, an advocate of the High Court, had been reported missing and urged the public to remain vigilant.
“The Law Society of Kenya has received a report of a missing member,” LSK said in a statement.
“We appeal to the public to assist in tracing Esther Wairimu Keige, Advocate, who has been reported missing and was last seen in the Juja area on 10th June 2026.”
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and neither KFS nor LSK has provided details on the events leading up to her disappearance. Authorities have not publicly disclosed whether any investigations have established possible leads.
KFS has urged anyone with relevant information to report to the nearest police station or contact the designated numbers provided by the agency. The LSK has similarly requested members of the public to share any information that could assist investigators.
The disappearance has drawn attention within legal and public service circles, given Keige’s senior role at KFS, where she oversees legal affairs and provides advisory services on matters relating to forest governance and environmental law.
Her case comes amid growing national concern over missing persons reports in Kenya. Data previously tabled before the Senate by the Ministry of Interior indicated that hundreds of people reported missing across the country remain unaccounted for, while human rights organisations have continued to raise concerns over unresolved disappearance cases.
The issue has also affected children and vulnerable groups, with authorities reporting thousands of missing-person cases over recent years. Human rights groups have repeatedly called for stronger investigative mechanisms, improved inter-agency coordination, and greater accountability in handling missing persons reports.
As the search for Keige continues, colleagues, family members, and professional bodies have appealed for calm while urging the public to support efforts to locate her.
Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities have encouraged anyone with credible information to come forward to assist in tracing the missing advocate.
