Govt launches nationwide search for 2 missing minors from Komarock
By Sharon Atieno, May 27, 2026The government has launched coordinated nationwide efforts to trace two minors who went missing from the Komarock area in Nairobi on May 13, 2026, with authorities appealing to the public for information that could help reunite the children with their families.
In a statement shared on its official X account on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the State Department for Children Services said investigations and tracing efforts were immediately activated following the report of the disappearance.
According to the department, the government, through the State Department for Children Services and the National Police Service, initiated several coordinated interventions aimed at tracing the children and strengthening rescue operations.
The measures include active investigations by police stations handling the matter, registration of the case in the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS), circulation of the children’s photographs and details through national child protection and “Missing and Found” networks, as well as coordination with local administrators and Children Officers across sub-counties.
Authorities also confirmed that the minors’ photographs had been circulated to Charitable Children Institutions (CCIs) to support tracing efforts.
“Investigations and search efforts remain ongoing. We urge anyone with information that may assist in tracing the minors to immediately report to the nearest police station, Children’s Office, or call the National Child Helpline 116,” the statement read.
Government intensifies child protection efforts
The latest appeal comes amid growing public concern over missing children cases reported in different parts of the country, prompting renewed calls for vigilance and faster reporting mechanisms.
Earlier this week, Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo urged Kenyans to report missing children cases immediately, warning that delays in reporting could hinder rescue efforts and expose children to greater danger.
“There is NO waiting period to report a missing child. Cases should be reported immediately to the nearest police station, Children Services Office or Child Helpline 116,” she stated.
Multi-agency coordination underway
The government has since intensified child protection interventions through a multi-agency approach involving the National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya National Human Rights Commission, Council of Governors and child welfare organisations.
Among the measures being implemented are improved tracing systems, stronger intelligence sharing, enhanced rescue operations and psychosocial support for affected families.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with investigators as efforts to locate the missing minors continue.