In brief
Campbell Scott, 58, was last seen on February 16 while attending a conference at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi. Authorities have now identified his body, prompting an outpouring of grief from colleagues at Fico, a credit scoring firm where Scott served as a senior director.
Scott, who had been with Fico since 2014, had a significant impact on the company’s international Scores business. His death comes as a major shock, with a company spokeswoman expressing deep sadness over the loss of a beloved leader and friend. "We will miss his humour and kindness," she said, while asking for privacy for his family during this difficult time.Originally from Fife, Scott had a solid foundation in education, having studied at Woodmill High School and Kirkcaldy Technical College. The JW Marriott, where he was staying, is located in Westlands, a prosperous Nairobi district.In response to his disappearance, police launched an extensive search operation, with collaboration from Interpol. The UK Foreign Office has been contacted for further details regarding the investigation.
