Missing British businessman found dead in Kenyan forest

An investigation is underway.

Campbell Scott, a senior director at credit scoring firm Fico, was last seen at the JW Marriot Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, on February 16.

He had been attending a conference there, according to Sky News.

The company he worked for have since confirmed that a body has been found and identified as that of Mr. Scott.

A spokesperson for Fico 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."

The Guardian reports that Mr Scott's body was found by animal herders in the Makongo Forest, south-east of Nairobi.

A taxi driver and nightclub waiter have since been arrested on suspicion of abduction and murder, according to reports.

An investigation is underway.