The President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Faith Odhiambo, has issued a strong statement following the mysterious death of Simon Warui, a 26-year-old man who died while in custody at Mombasa’s Central Police Station.
In a post on her official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, September 22, 2025, Odhiambo confirmed that the LSK is closely monitoring the case and has appointed an advocate to act on behalf of Warui’s family.
“We have appointed an advocate to act on behalf of the family in monitoring the investigations and ensuring that the full truth and circumstances leading to Warui’s death are uncovered,” Odhiambo stated.
Timeline and Unanswered Questions
According to reports from Warui’s family shared by LSK, the deceased was last seen around 10:00 a.m. on a Sunday, after which he was reported missing at Embakasi Police Station in Nairobi. Days later, he was found dead in a police cell in Mombasa, hundreds of kilometers away — a development that has raised serious questions.
“The circumstances under which he wound up dead in a police station in Mombasa remain unclear,” Odhiambo noted.
A Call for Accountability and Transparency
The LSK President emphasized that the Society is working in coordination with civil society partners and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to ensure a thorough, swift, and conclusive investigation into Warui’s death.
Odhiambo also thanked the Mombasa LSK chapter for its role in pursuing clarity and justice, assuring the public that updates would be shared as soon as new findings emerge.
“We will continue to pursue justice for Mr. Warui and his family,” she affirmed.
Key Takeaways:
- Simon Warui, 26, died mysteriously while in police custody in Mombasa after disappearing from Nairobi.
- LSK has appointed a lawyer to represent the family and monitor investigations.
- The circumstances of Warui’s detention and death remain unclear.
- LSK, KNCHR, and civil society groups are actively pushing for transparency and accountability.
- Public updates will be provided as investigations progress.
This case has reignited growing concerns around police accountability and custodial deaths in Kenya, placing increased pressure on law enforcement and oversight institutions to act decisively.
