Hospital Worker with Communication Disability Missing in Nairobi for Six Days
Nairobi, 19 April 2026
Evelyne Kwamboka Nyanyuki, who cannot speak or communicate, disappeared on 13th April whilst working at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital and was last seen at Afya Centre wearing black trousers and grey top. Her family faces additional concerns as she suffers from serious medical conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and asthma, making her disappearance particularly urgent for her health and safety.
Family’s Desperate Search Continues
The family of Evelyne Kwamboka Nyanyuki has launched an urgent appeal for public assistance as their search enters its sixth day [1]. Speaking to local media, family members expressed their profound distress over the situation. “We cannot express how worried we are. We just want our daughter back. We are going through a very difficult moment. It is hard to stay calm and act as though nothing is happening. Life is not normal for us. We need help,” the family stated [1]. They have provided contact numbers for anyone with information: Racheal on 0728866837 and Maryanne on 0727028831 [1].
Medical Conditions Raise Urgency
The disappearance has taken on particular urgency due to Nyanyuki’s complex medical profile, which includes multiple serious conditions requiring ongoing management [1]. She suffers from hypertension, diabetes, and asthma, conditions that could become life-threatening without proper medication and care [1]. Her inability to communicate verbally compounds these concerns, as she would be unable to seek help or explain her medical needs to potential Good Samaritans or authorities [1]. Healthcare experts note that individuals with diabetes, in particular, require regular medication and dietary management to prevent dangerous blood sugar fluctuations [GPT].
Hospital Security Concerns Highlighted
The case has brought renewed attention to security concerns surrounding healthcare workers in Nairobi, particularly at major public facilities like Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital [1]. The hospital, which serves residents across Kenya’s capital, has recently undergone administrative changes with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appointing Calvince Okoth, known as “Gaucho,” as a board member for a three-year term [2]. Security protocols for staff members with disabilities working in healthcare settings have become a focal point of discussion among hospital administrators and workers’ unions following this incident [GPT].
Pattern of Missing Persons Cases
Nyanyuki’s disappearance follows another concerning missing person case from earlier this year, highlighting potential broader safety issues in Kenya [1]. On 3rd March 2026, Connic Busieka went missing from Busilwa/Bushiende village in Musoli, last seen wearing a black skirt and white shirt at Musoli Catholic Church [1]. Josephat, speaking about Busieka’s case, noted: “Normally, she goes to church with me or her mother, but this time she was alone. She has always returned home safely in the past” [1]. He emphasised the urgency of finding her, stating: “We are urgently looking for the young woman who went missing on March 3, 2026. She has a medical condition, so she may be disoriented and needs assistance” [1]. Both cases involve women with medical conditions, raising questions about support systems for vulnerable individuals in public spaces across Kenya.