LSK is seeking answers on the disappearance of advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi.
Lawyers will gather at Milimani Law Courts for a ruling before marching to Jogoo House to demand answers on Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi’s disappearance.
The Law Society of Kenya has announced fresh demonstrations over missing advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi as the search enters its second week. Lawyers will gather on Tuesday as the High Court prepares to rule on proceedings seeking his whereabouts.
LSK has urged advocates to attend the ruling at Milimani Law Courts, then march to Jogoo House. There, they will demand a substantive response from the Inspector General of Police to the Society’s memorandum.
The planned march follows the November 6 Purple Ribbon protest, when lawyers delivered their demands to the Inspector General’s office. LSK says it will sustain lawful pressure until Abdi returns safely and those responsible face accountability.
Court ruling on missing advocate Abshir
The High Court will deliver its ruling on Tuesday following proceedings on November 5. The habeas corpus case seeks to compel the State to bring Abdi before the court.
Earlier, on November 4, Justice Alexander Muasya Muteti ordered police and other State agencies to produce him, alive or dead. He also directed them to explain the circumstances of his disappearance.
The orders followed an urgent application by Abdi’s brother, Zakaria Abshir. The judge required respondents to attend personally or through their advocates, with any warrants authorising his detention.
Respondents must also explain why Abdi should not gain immediate release if they hold him in custody. Justice Muteti warned that failure to obey the orders would attract penal consequences.
LSK seeks investigation into alleged police involvement
Armed men reportedly abducted Abdi on the morning of November 2 along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road. According to LSK, occupants of a Toyota Prado TX and a double-cab vehicle allegedly pursued him.
Some reportedly wore clothing resembling police uniforms and bulletproof vests. LSK has therefore asked the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate whether serving officers or other State agents participated or assisted.
Meanwhile, the Society has raised concerns about a possible connection to a case at Makadara Law Courts. Abdi was reportedly a complainant and key witness in Criminal Case No. MCCR/E2910/2025, Republic v Ahmed Ali Mohamed.
LSK says it had also received correspondence alleging threats and intimidation linked to those proceedings. The disappearance was reported at Kilimani Police Station.
LSK President Charles Kanjama said a disappearance potentially linked to an advocate’s professional duties threatens the administration of justice. He also warned of its implications for the legal profession’s independence and the rule of law.
