The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has issued a public appeal for information after one of its senior staff members, Esther Wairimu Keige, went missing under unclear circumstances.
In a missing person notice released on Monday, June 15, 2026, the agency called on members of the public to assist in tracing the whereabouts of the senior official, who serves as manager of legal services at KFS headquarters.
KFS urged anyone who may have seen or interacted with Keige to report to the nearest police station or contact designated phone numbers provided in the alert.
“We wish to notify the general public of the disappearance of our colleague, Ms 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 treated will be highly appreciated,” KFS stated.
The service also shared multiple emergency contact numbers for individuals with relevant information, as part of efforts to widen the search.
KFS did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances leading to her disappearance, and it remains unclear when she was last seen.
Kenyans have been urged to contact 0719 483 323, 0722 809 878, 0722 791 139, or 0700 012 803, should they have any information about Keige.
KFS has also asked members of the public to report any relevant information to the nearest police station.