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Esther Wairimu Keige

Also known as: Esther Wairimu-Keige · Advocate Esther Wairimu-Keige

Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager found dead in Juja in July 2026 after going missing; cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology results.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    DCI reveals new details in probe into death of KFS legal manager Esther Keige By Citizen Reporter July 09, 2026 07:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The late KFS Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige

    DCI reveals new details in probe into death of KFS legal manager Esther Keige
  3. Capital News

    The movement further referred to the deaths of Kenya Forest Service Legal Affairs Manager Esther Wairimu Keige and advocate Edward Kariuki Muthee, saying the cases raised serious concerns over security in the country.

    Linda Mwananchi accuses Ruto of turning Kenya into a ‘mafia nation’
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 9 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for swift and transparent investigations into the deaths of Esther Wairimu Keige and advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki, describing the incidents as deeply disturbing and demanding answers from the government.

    Maraga Demands Answers Over Deaths of KFS Lawyer Esther Keige and Advocate Edward Kariuki
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAn autopsy conducted on the body of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige has failed to establish the cause of her death, as investigators await toxicology results to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

    Autopsy fails to determine KFS legal manager Wairimu cause of death
  6. Citizen Digital

    Autopsy fails to establish cause of KFS legal manager Esther Keige's death By Franklin Wallah July 08, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The late KFS Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, wh

    Autopsy fails to establish cause of KFS legal manager Esther Keige's death
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 8 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared Friday, July 10, a national day of solidarity for the legal profession and announced a Nationwide Advocates’ March for Justice following the deaths of advocates Edward Muthee Kariuki and Esther Wairimu Keige.

    LSK calls nationwide lawyers’ march Friday after deaths of 2 advocates
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 8 – The Law Society of Kenya has called for the immediate establishment of a high-level, multi-agency team to investigate the death of Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige.

    LSK demands multi-agency probe into the death of KFS Manager
  9. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager, Esther Wairimu Keige, was found dead in a coffee plantation in Juja, Kiambu County, after disappearing on June 10, while Edward Kariuki Muthee was found outside a residential area in Athi River, Machakos County.

    LSK demands probe on death of advocates, announce nationwide protest on Friday
  10. The Standard

    Advocate Esther Wairimu Keige, manager of legal services at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), was found dead on Monday night, nearly a month after she went missing in Juja.

    Lawyers demand safety guarantees after two advocates killed
  11. Citizen Digital

    Missing KFS legal manager Esther Keige found dead in Juja coffee farm By Franklin Wallah July 07, 2026 01:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The search for missing Kenya Forest Service (KF

    Missing KFS legal manager Esther Keige found dead in Juja coffee farm
Society

DCI pursues active investigation into KFS manager's death in Juja

The News

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has revealed that the probe into the death of Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige remains active, with homicide not ruled out despite an inconclusive post-mortem examination. Keige's body was recovered at a coffee plantation in Juja, Kiambu County, weeks after her disappearance on June 10, 2026, after she was dropped at a Shell petrol station in Juja to inquire about gym services and did not return.

15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. DCI pursues active investigation into KFS manager's death in Juja

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has revealed that the probe into the death of Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige remains active, with homicide not ruled out despite an inconclusive post-mortem examination. Keige's body was recovered at a coffee plantation in Juja, Kiambu County, weeks after her disappearance on June 10, 2026, after she was dropped at a Shell petrol station in Juja to inquire about gym services and did not return.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Linda Mwananchi movement accuses Ruto administration of state violence

    The Linda Mwananchi movement accused President William Ruto's administration of overseeing violence, intimidation and a breakdown of law and order, claiming Kenya is sliding back to the struggles that preceded multiparty democracy 36 years ago. The movement said armed gangs attacked its convoy in Keumbu, Kisii County, on July 3 under police watch, and alleged the incident reflected political intimidation by a "police state."

    19 hours ago · Capital News

  3. Maraga demands swift probes into deaths of two legal professionals

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for swift and transparent investigations into the deaths of KFS lawyer Esther Wairimu Keige and advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki, describing the incidents as deeply disturbing and raising serious concerns over the safety of individuals involved in protecting public assets and upholding the public interest.

    9 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. Autopsy inconclusive on KFS manager Wairimu's cause of death

    An autopsy on Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, whose body was found in a coffee plantation in Juja after she went missing on June 10, failed to establish a conclusive cause of death due to advanced decomposition; toxicology results are pending.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Autopsy of missing KFS manager inconclusive on cause of death

    The autopsy of Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, whose body was found in Juja, failed to establish the cause of death due to advanced decomposition, though no visible injuries were found; toxicological samples have been collected for further analysis.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. LSK calls nationwide march Friday after two advocates die

    The Law Society of Kenya declared Friday, July 10, a national day of solidarity and announced a nationwide advocates' march for justice following the deaths of Edward Muthee Kariuki, whose body was found outside his Athi River residence, and Esther Wairimu Keige, the Director of Legal Services at Kenya Forest Service. Lawyers across the country will suspend duties and march peacefully to demand justice, accountability, and enhanced protection for advocates.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Law Society demands multi-agency probe into KFS manager death

    The Law Society of Kenya has called for a high-level, multi-agency investigative team comprising the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate the death of Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, determine the circumstances, and identify those responsible. LSK President Charles Kanjama also demanded a comprehensive forensic audit of all disputed land acquisition, leasing, and alienation matters handled over the past 12 months to establish whether her death was connected to her official duties.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. LSK demands investigation into deaths of two advocates

    The Law Society of Kenya has demanded immediate investigations into the deaths of two advocates, Esther Wairimu Keige and Edward Kariuki Muthee, who were found dead after going missing. LSK President Charles Kanjama called for a multi-agency investigative team and announced a nationwide protest on Friday.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Law Society demands security for advocates after two lawyers killed

    The Law Society of Kenya has demanded urgent security guarantees for advocates following the deaths of two lawyers within 48 hours. Advocate Esther Wairimu Keige, manager of legal services at Kenya Forest Service, was found dead on Monday night after going missing in Juja, and Advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki was found murdered outside his Athi River home on July 5.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. KFS legal manager Esther Keige found dead in Juja

    Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, 54, went missing on June 10 after leaving her office on Kiambu Road and was found dead in a coffee plantation in Juja, Kiambu County. Police are investigating the cause of death pending an autopsy.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Family seeks help finding woman missing in Juja since Wednesday

    A family in Juja is appealing for public help to find Esther Wairimu Keige, who went missing on Wednesday afternoon after leaving a Shell petrol station to visit a nearby hotel. She was last seen in the Gachororo area wearing a black dress and black shoes.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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