There are concerns after an Asian girl was spotted walking around in Lodwar but attempts to help were not successful as she seemed lost.
There are concerns in Lodwar, Turkana County, after a Chinese woman was spotted walking around the town for several days. She was seen looking stressed and struggled to communicate.
She was first spotted crying at the Huduma Centre junction. Later locals said they saw her walking towards Kawalase Junction on Monday (9 November).
Attempts to find out what had happened to the woman and whether she required immediate help were difficult. Locals said the woman looked scared and even sat down during attempts to talk to her.
In a video circulating online locals can be seen attempting to catch the woman’s attention. Attempts to question her did not go well and the woman appeared unable to reply. The video has caused some attention due to the difficulty of communication.
It has been reported that the woman was unable to communicate in Swahili or any other language. Some online have questioned why they did not attempt to use a translation app such as Google Translate. It is unclear if she understood the questions.
It is still unknown who the woman is, why she is in Lodwar and if she arrived with anyone. There is no confirmed information on her age.
Locals have expressed concerns for the woman’s wellbeing. Locals said she looked frail and struggled to receive help. However, there is no confirmation on how long she may have been without food or shelter.
There have been calls for anyone who recognise the woman or know why she is in the area to contact the authorities. The public have been encouraged to help ensure she is safe and receives help.
Lodwar is the headquarters of Turkana County in north western Kenya. Locals are concerned as they do not know who the woman is or her situation.