The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced fresh demonstrations and intensified legal interventions over the abduction and disappearance of advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi, as pressure mounts on authorities to establish his whereabouts.
In a press statement dated November 8, 2026, LSK President Charles Kanjama said the society would sustain its efforts until Abdi is safely reunited with his family and those responsible for his disappearance are held accountable.
The society confirmed that the High Court at Milimani is scheduled to deliver its ruling on Tuesday, November 10, in a Habeas Corpus application filed over the lawyer’s disappearance.
The case, identified as High Court Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. HCCR/MSCAPP/EL268/2026, Zakaria Abshir v State Law Office and National Police Service Commission (NPSC) & 16 Others, was heard on Thursday, November 5.
LSK noted that some respondents had already filed responses to the application, adding that it would seek further directions compelling the relevant parties to account for Abdi’s whereabouts and explain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The society also confirmed that it held a Purple Ribbon Protest March on Friday, November 6, which culminated in the presentation of a memorandum to the Office of the Inspector General of the National Police Service at Jogoo House.
Although Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was not physically present to receive the memorandum, LSK said it successfully delivered its demands and expects the police service to provide a substantive response.
Following a Council meeting held on Saturday, November 7, the society announced fresh activities beginning Tuesday, November 10.
Lawyers have been urged to attend court proceedings at the Milimani Law Courts in large numbers to demonstrate solidarity with their colleague.
Advocates have also been asked to conclude their court matters and seek appropriate adjournments for pending cases by midday to allow them to participate in the demonstrations.
Immediately after the court proceedings, lawyers will assemble at the Supreme Court parking area before marching to Jogoo House along Taifa Road to press for a response to the memorandum presented to the police.
LSK said it intends to sustain the demonstrations and other lawful interventions throughout the week until Abdi is safely returned and meaningful action is taken by the relevant authorities.
The society warned that the disappearance of a member of the legal profession was not an isolated incident, arguing that it posed a direct threat to the independence of the legal profession, administration of justice and the rule of law.
“The safety of one Advocate is the safety of the entire legal profession. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us,” the statement read.
LSK further maintained that it would not relent in pursuing all available legal and institutional interventions until Abdi’s whereabouts are established.
“We shall not relent until Advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi is safely returned. Danger to one Advocate is danger to all,” Kanjama stated.
