Missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has reportedly been found alive in Isiolo County, 12 days after he disappeared under circumstances that triggered widespread concern and renewed questions about alleged abductions in Kenya.
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama announced the development on Thursday, November 12, 2026, saying the organisation had received reports that the lawyer had been discovered in a thicket in Isiolo.
However, Kanjama cautioned against treating the reports as confirmed, revealing that lawyers were still undertaking verification at the time of his announcement.
"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.
He added that Abdi's family would provide confirmation after completing the necessary steps to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported discovery.
Lawyer Reportedly Dumped in Remote Location ¶
Reliable sources indicated that Abdi had been found dumped in an unidentified location in Isiolo County after spending nearly two weeks missing.
The circumstances surrounding his reported discovery remain unclear, including how he ended up in the remote area, who allegedly took him there and whether he had sustained any injuries.
The development has intensified calls for authorities to establish what happened during the lawyer's disappearance and identify those responsible.
LSK Points Finger at Security Agencies ¶
Kanjama also accused government-linked security units, including the Special Operations Group (SOG), Operations Support Unit (OSU) and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), of involvement in the operation.
The allegations raise serious questions about the conduct of security agencies and the protection of citizens against unlawful detention and enforced disappearance.
The LSK maintained that its pursuit of accountability would not end with reports of Abdi being found alive.
The society said it would continue demanding his release until he is formally produced in court and those responsible for his disappearance are brought to justice.
For the legal fraternity, finding Abdi alive would be an important development, but it would not settle the larger questions surrounding his disappearance.