British businessman found dead in Kenyan forest after disappearance from capital

NAIROBI, Kenya

A British businessman who was reported missing in Kenya’s capital was found dead Monday in a forest in Makueni County, some 110 kilometers (68 miles) from Nairobi, authorities working with Interpol detectives confirmed Monday.

Campbell Scott, 58, had traveled to Nairobi on Feb. 16 to attend a conference but was last seen the following day leaving his hotel in the city’s Westlands area.

His body was discovered in Makongo Forest by local herders concealed within a green sack and showing signs of decomposition.

Police have arrested two suspects, a taxi driver and a nightclub waiter, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Officials say they are working to establish the exact circumstances of his death, with an autopsy expected.

Investigators say they suspect he may have been a victim of a robbery gone wrong.