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The Independent
07-03-2025
- The Independent
Kenyan police name three suspects in murder of Briton found dead in sack of pineapples
Police in Kenya are hunting three men in connection with the death of a Scottish businessman whose body was found in a sack of pineapples. Campbell Scott was found dead in a forest last month days after going missing in Nairobi. He had been attending a conference when he vanished. The death is being treated as murder and two people have been arrested so far. Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations said it is hunting three men who have 'fled and gone into hiding' following the 'heinous crime and subsequent dumping of his body'. The directorate named the suspects as Benard Mbunga Mbusu, Samuel Musembi Kamitu and Alphonse Munyao Kilewa, alias Edu. It said: 'The suspects are linked to the brutal murder of 58-year-old Briton Campbell Scott, whose partially decomposed body was found on February 22, 2025 in Makongo Forest, Makueni sub-county. 'Scott had arrived in the country just days earlier to attend a business conference.' It has posted images of them on social media site X and urged anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact them. Mr Scott was last seen attending a conference at the JW Marriot Hotel in Nairobi on February 16. His body was found in a sack in a forest around 66 miles south-east of Nairobi over the weekend of February 22, with his hands tied. Earlier this week a court in Kenya ruled two suspects in the murder inquiry can be held for 21 days for further police investigations. Reports indicate the pair appeared in court in Milimani on Monday, after being arrested in connection with the death of Mr Scott. Mr Scott, believed to be from Dunfermline in Fife, was a senior director at credit-scoring firm Fico. After his death was confirmed, a Fico spokesperson said: 'We are devastated by this tragic news. Campbell was a leader in our international scores business. 'He joined Fico in 2014 and was instrumental in introducing scores to new markets and growing our business with existing partnerships. 'We mourn his passing and will miss his humour and kindness. 'Our thoughts are with Campbell's family and friends.' A spokesman for the National Police Service of Kenya described it as a 'heinous, heinous crime' and said it is an 'intricate and complex' investigation being led by the country's homicide unit. A Foreign Office spokesperson said previously: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Kenya and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Sky News
03-03-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Campbell Scott: Two people appear in court amid murder probe into death of Scottish businessman in Kenya
Two suspects arrested amid a murder probe into the death of a Scottish businessman in Kenya can be held for 21 days for further police investigations, a court has ruled. Alex Mutua Kithuka and Albunus Mutinda Nzioki appeared in court in Milimani on Monday in connection with the death of Campbell Scott. Mr Scott, believed to be from Dunfermline in Fife, was last seen attending a conference at the JW Marriot Hotel in Nairobi on 16 February. Police told the Associated Press he was seen leaving his hotel with an unidentified man and they took a taxi to a residential area in Nairobi. His body was days later discovered in a sack of pineapples in a forest around 66 miles (106km) southeast of the city. A National Police Service spokesperson described it as a "heinous, heinous crime". The case is being investigated by the homicide unit of Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Thomas Maitha, a local administrator and Kivani location chief, previously told Kenya's The Standard newspaper that Mr Scott's hands had been tied at the back. He added: "He appeared to have been tortured. The body, which was in bad state, prompted us to escalate the matter further." Mr Scott was a senior director at credit scoring firm Fico and the company's website says he was based out of its London office. A Fico spokesperson previously said: "We are devastated by this tragic news. Campbell was a leader in our international scores business. "We mourn his passing and will miss his humour and kindness. Our thoughts are with Campbell's family and friends." The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) previously said it was supporting Mr Scott's family and was in contact with the local authorities in Kenya.
Sky News
27-02-2025
- Sky News
Campbell Scott: Kenyan police 'confident' of catching killer of Scottish man found in sack of pineapples
Police have said they are "confident" they will catch whoever murdered a Scottish businessman whose body was found in a sack of pineapples in Kenya. Campbell Scott, believed to be from Dunfermline in Fife, was last seen attending a conference at the JW Marriot Hotel in Nairobi on 16 February. His body was days later discovered in a sack of pineapples in a forest around 66 miles southeast of the city. His death is being treated as murder and two people have been arrested as inquiries continue. A National Police Service spokesperson described it as a "heinous, heinous crime". The case is being investigated by the homicide unit of Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The police spokesperson added: "It's really tragic, but we're all told that the authorities are going to get to the bottom of this. "We are confident somebody will be held accountable for this." Thomas Maitha, a local administrator and Kivani location chief, previously told Kenya's The Standard newspaper that Mr Scott's hands had been tied at the back. He added: "He appeared to have been tortured. The body, which was in bad state, prompted us to escalate the matter further." Mr Scott was a senior director at credit scoring firm Fico. After his death was confirmed, a Fico spokesperson said: "We are devastated by this tragic news. Campbell was a leader in our international Scores business. "He joined Fico in 2014 and was instrumental in introducing Scores to new markets and growing our business with existing partnerships. "We mourn his passing and will miss his humour and kindness. "Our thoughts are with Campbell's family and friends." The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it is supporting Mr Scott's family and is in contact with the local authorities in Kenya.
Sky News
25-02-2025
- Sky News
Campbell Scott: Body of missing British businessman 'found in sack of pineapples' in Kenya
The body of a British businessman who went missing in Kenya more than a week ago was reportedly found in a sack of pineapples in a forest. Campbell Scott, believed to be from Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland, was last seen attending a conference at the JW Marriot Hotel in the capital Nairobi on 16 February. His body was discovered in a sack of pineapples in a forest around 66 miles southeast of the city at the weekend, according to local media reports. Local administrator Thomas Maitha told Kenya's The Standard Newspaper that Mr Scott's eyes had been gouged out and his ears had been cut. He said: "(Mr Scott) appeared to have been tortured. "The body, which was in bad state, prompted us to escalate the matter further. "In addition to the physical injuries, the killer(s) had tied his hands from the back, and stuffed the body in the sack which had been packed with ripe pineapples." CCTV footage reportedly captured him leaving the hotel with a man dressed in a white T-shirt and blue jeans before they got in a taxi on the day he was last seen. The taxi driver and a waiter from the club have been arrested by police investigating the death, according to local media. Mr Scott worked as a senior director at credit scoring firm Fico and was reportedly on a business trip when he disappeared. His employer said police have identified a body and are investigating. A spokesperson said: "Fico can confirm that Nairobi police have identified the body of Campbell Scott, a Fico employee. "Campbell went missing last Sunday while on a business trip to Nairobi. We are not sharing further details as the investigation is in the hands of the police. "We are devastated by this tragic news. Campbell was a leader in our international Scores business. "He joined Fico in 2014 and was instrumental in introducing Scores to new markets and growing our business with existing partnerships. "We mourn his passing and will miss his humour and kindness. "Our thoughts are with Campbell's family and friends." A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Kenya and are in contact with the local authorities."
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Body of missing businessman ‘found in sack of pineapples' in Kenya
Investigations are continuing after the body of a Scottish businessman who went missing in Kenya more than a week ago was reportedly found in a sack of pineapples. Campbell Scott was last seen attending a conference at the JW Marriot Hotel in Nairobi on February 16. His body was found in a sack of pineapples in a forest around 66 miles south-east of Nairobi at the weekend, according to reports, and his hands were said to have been tied. Local media reported two people have been arrested as investigations continue, and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Local administrator Thomas Maitha, Kivani location chief, told Kenya's The Standard newspaper: 'He appeared to have been tortured. 'The body, which was in bad state, prompted us to escalate the matter further. 'In addition to the physical injuries, the killer(s) had tied his hands from the back, and stuffed the body in the sack which had been packed with ripe pineapples.' Mr Campbell, believed to be from Dunfermline in Fife, was a senior director at credit scoring firm Fico. His employer said police have identified a body and are investigating. A spokesperson said: 'Fico can confirm that Nairobi police have identified the body of Campbell Scott, a Fico employee. 'Campbell went missing last Sunday while on a business trip to Nairobi. We are not sharing further details as the investigation is in the hands of the police. 'We are devastated by this tragic news. Campbell was a leader in our international Scores business. 'He joined Fico in 2014 and was instrumental in introducing Scores to new markets and growing our business with existing partnerships. 'We mourn his passing and will miss his humour and kindness. 'Our thoughts are with Campbell's family and friends.' A Foreign Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Kenya and are in contact with the local authorities.' Kenya's National Police Service has been contacted for comment.
