LSK Plans March to Police Headquarters Over Missing Lawyer Abshir Abdi

NAIROBI, Kenya – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced plans for another solidarity march to police headquarters on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to demand answers over the disappearance of Nairobi-based advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi.

The planned demonstration comes amid growing pressure on security agencies to establish the lawyer’s whereabouts, with his family and colleagues insisting that authorities must account for his disappearance and ensure his safe return.

LSK has urged advocates across the country to attend proceedings at the Milimani Law Courts before assembling for a procession to Jogoo House, which houses the Inspector General of Police’s office.

The march is intended to reinforce demands for a substantive response from the National Police Service following a memorandum presented to the Inspector General during an earlier protest on November 6.

Court proceedings intensify pressure on security agencies

The planned demonstration coincides with a scheduled High Court ruling on a habeas corpus application filed by Abdi’s brother, Zakaria Abshir.

The application seeks to compel the State to disclose the lawyer’s whereabouts and produce him before the court. The proceedings have placed renewed scrutiny on the conduct of security agencies and their handling of the disappearance.

In an update, LSK President Charles Kanjama said the society would continue pursuing all available legal and institutional measures until Abdi is safely reunited with his family and colleagues.

The society has maintained that the disappearance raises serious concerns about the safety of advocates, the independence of the legal profession and the rule of law.

Concerns over alleged abduction

Abdi was reportedly abducted by armed individuals along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road, in Nairobi in the early hours of November 1, 2026. His vehicle was later recovered, but his whereabouts remain unknown.

According to concerns raised by LSK, the individuals involved were allegedly travelling in two vehicles, including a Toyota Prado TX and a double-cab vehicle. Some were reportedly dressed in clothing resembling police uniforms and bulletproof vests.

The society has also raised concerns that Abdi’s disappearance may be connected to his involvement in Criminal Case No. MCCR/E2910/2025, Republic v Ahmed Ali Mohamed, before the Makadara Law Courts, where he was reportedly a complainant and key witness.

LSK previously disclosed that it had received correspondence alleging threats and intimidation linked to the proceedings. These allegations have heightened calls for an independent and thorough investigation.

Security officers summoned in separate court proceedings

The case has also taken a significant legal turn at the Makadara Law Courts, where several officials from security agencies were reportedly summoned to appear for cross-examination on November 13.

According to court reporting, the officials include personnel associated with the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit, the National Intelligence Service and the Kenya Defence Forces' Directorate of Military Intelligence.

The summons followed concerns surrounding alleged threats against Abdi in connection with a case before the court. The allegations have not, by themselves, established that any of the officials were involved in his disappearance.

LSK demands accountability

The latest planned march follows an earlier demonstration in Nairobi on November 6, when lawyers and human rights defenders marched from the Milimani Law Courts towards Vigilance House, demanding answers and an end to enforced disappearances.

LSK has maintained that the safety of advocates is fundamental to the administration of justice and that lawyers must be able to carry out their professional duties without intimidation or threats.

The society says it will continue using lawful legal and institutional channels to secure Abdi’s safe return and ensure accountability.

As the search enters another week, attention is now focused on Tuesday’s court proceedings and the response from security agencies. The legal fraternity and the public continue to await clear answers about what happened to the missing advocate.