A Kenyan student who had been reported missing in the United Kingdom has been found dead weeks after her disappearance.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 10, Thames Valley Police said Edna Ombakho’s body was discovered in water in Wraysbury following joint search efforts carried out with emergency response teams.
The police explained that search teams had been working together in an effort to locate the missing woman.
“Following joint searches, a body was found in water in Wraysbury on Sunday. Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Surrey Lowland Search & Rescue helped us in our searches, and we thank them for their hard work,” the statement read.
The police stated that although the body has not yet been formally identified, investigators believe it to be that of the missing Kenyan student.
Police clarified that Edna had initially been reported missing at the beginning of February.
“Formal identification of the woman has not yet taken place, but it is believed to be missing woman Edna, aged 31, from Wraysbury, who was reported missing on 1 February 2026,” the statement added.
The police also confirmed that Edna’s family has been informed about the discovery as the investigation continues.
Officials indicated that a report will be submitted to the coroner as part of the formal process following the death.
“Edna’s next of kin have been informed. A file is being prepared for the coroner. Our thoughts remain with Edna’s family at this difficult time,” the statement concluded.
