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.
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 …
… 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. …
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. …
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 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 …
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. …
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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
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 …
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.