Missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Abdi has been found alive in Sololo, Marsabit County, 11 days after he was allegedly abducted.
The court was informed of the development on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) had yet to verify the reports, with LSK President Charles Kanjama saying the family would confirm the lawyer’s whereabouts after completing the necessary checks.
Kanjama said the lawyers had received information that Abshir had been found alive in a thicket in Isiolo County.
“We have received reports that Lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has been found alive in a thicket in Isiolo. That news is being verified right now as we speak,” Kanjama stated.
The court adjourned the case to Friday, November 13, at 9am, pending Abshir’s production.
Lawyer Abshir Abdi Reportedly Abducted Along Muchai Road
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nairobi Branch reported that advocate Abshir Abdi was abducted at around 4 am on Monday, November 2, along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road in Nairobi.
In a statement on November 4, the branch said witnesses reported seeing the lawyer being chased and forcibly taken away by individuals travelling in two vehicles, a Toyota Prado TX and a double-cab vehicle.
According to the witnesses, some of the occupants were armed, while at least two wore clothing resembling police uniforms and bulletproof vests.
Police later found Abdi’s vehicle abandoned along Muchai Road, prompting the LSK Nairobi Branch to report his disappearance at Kilimani Police Station. The incident was recorded under OB No. 55/1/11/2026.
The branch said the motive and circumstances surrounding his disappearance were still unclear and were being investigated
LSK Raises Concern Over Possible Police Involvement
LSK raised concerns over claims that some of the people involved in Abdi’s reported abduction were armed and dressed in clothing resembling police uniforms.
The lawyers called for investigations to establish whether the individuals were serving police officers, people impersonating law enforcement officers or other unidentified persons.
“These allegations must not be dismissed or treated casually. They require the highest level of scrutiny, accountability and institutional responsiveness,” the statement read.
The branch urged the National Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate the incident, identify the two vehicles reportedly used in the abduction and examine any available forensic evidence.
It also urged investigators to obtain CCTV footage from Muchai Road, nearby properties, and connecting roads before the recordings could be lost.
High Court Orders State Agencies to Produce Missing Lawyer
The High Court directed state agencies named in a case involving missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi to produce him before the court, dead or alive.
Justice Alexander Muasya Muteti issued the orders on Wednesday, November 4, requiring the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th respondents in the case to present the lawyer before the court at 2:30pm.
“THAT an order be and is hereby issued directing the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Respondents to produce the body of the subject ABSHAR AHMEDSADAK ABDI live or dead before this Honourable court at 2:30 Pm,” stated the order.
The judge also directed the respondents to clarify whether Abdi had been arrested or detained and, if so, provide any warrants authorising his arrest or detention.
They were further required to appear in person or through their lawyers and explain why Abdi should not be released immediately if he was being held in custody.
The application was filed by Zakaria Abshir against the State Law Office, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and 16 other respondents.
Court documents indicate that the matter was initially scheduled for hearing before Justice M. Muya. However, after the judge was reportedly away on official duty, the application was placed before the duty judge for directions.
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