Media personality Janet Mbugua has raised concerns over the growing issue of missing children in Kenya.
In an emotional message on her Instagram account on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Janet reflected on recent conversations around child safety and public concern over delayed responses in such cases.
“As the country continues to grapple with fuel hikes, our collective frustration and broader questions around safety in our society, I’m still sitting with some of the comments that came up from the conversation on #missingchildren, because there seems to be something much bigger underneath it,” the media personality stated.
Janet Mbugua raises concern over the growing cases of missing children
According to her, the issue has raised serious questions around trust and child safety.
Janet also pointed out that many people feel the matter is not receiving the level of urgency it deserves.
“Questions around child safety and trust. Frustration around what feels like silence, delayed responses and just a sense that an issue this serious is not being met with the urgency many people feel it deserves,” she added.
Additionally, the former news anchor called on people to remain alert and continue speaking up about the issue.
Mbugua stressed the importance of staying informed and continuing to ask difficult questions as concern over missing children continues to grow.
“We have to stay engaged, keep paying attention, and keep asking difficult questions,” Janet Mbugua said.
The media personality also shared an important reminder about reporting missing children cases.
She noted that people do not have to wait for 24 hours before making a report and encouraged the public to contact Child Helpline Kenya through the emergency number 116.
“Small reminder: If a child goes missing, you do not need to wait 24 hours to report it. Child Helpline Kenya: 116”.
