A family from Bangladesh is appealing for help after losing contact with their relative who travelled to Kenya for a vacation nearly a month ago.
Sheikh Mahfuzur Rahman Emon, a Dutch citizen originally from Bangladesh, arrived in Kenya on April 11, 2026, but his family says they have not heard from him since April 24.
According to the family, Emon had travelled to Kenya for leisure and had been sharing updates during his stay.
One of his last known public updates was a Facebook post made on April 22, where he mentioned that he was travelling to Mombasa using the Madaraka Express train service. Two days later, communication with him completely stopped.
His younger sibling, who shared the appeal online, said the family has become increasingly worried as more than 20 days have now passed without any information about his whereabouts or condition.
The family says repeated attempts to reach him through phone calls, messages, and social media have all failed.
The matter has already been reported to the Bangladesh High Commission in Kenya as well as authorities connected to the Netherlands because Emon holds Dutch citizenship. However, the family says they are yet to receive any concrete information that could help trace him.
In their emotional appeal, the family asked members of the public in Kenya and elsewhere to assist in any way possible. They are particularly requesting information from anyone who may have seen him in Nairobi, Mombasa, or any other part of the country during the final days before communication ended.
The disappearance has caused growing concern among relatives and friends back home, who say Emon had been excited about visiting Kenya and exploring different parts of the country. His last known movements remain linked to the trip to Mombasa, though it is still unclear whether he arrived safely at his destination or where he stayed afterwards.
The family is now relying on public support and wider sharing of the appeal in hopes that someone may have useful information. They have urged anyone with possible leads, sightings, or knowledge about Sheikh Mahfuzur Rahman Emon to contact local authorities or the relevant diplomatic offices handling the matter.