Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama announced the development on Thursday, November 12, saying the Society had received information indicating that the lawyer had been located.
However, Kanjama cautioned that the reports were yet to be officially verified, noting that the LSK was in communication with Abdi’s family to establish his whereabouts and confirm his safety.
He said the family would be expected to provide an official update once the information had been independently established.
Kanjama also urged individuals who had been abducted and subsequently released to report to the police to ensure their cases were formally documented.
The reported discovery comes after Abdi’s disappearance sparked nationwide concern, with lawyers staging demonstrations and pursuing court action to compel security agencies to account for him.
Abdi, who practises at Abshir & Njagi Advocates, went missing on November 1, 2026, after armed individuals reportedly intercepted his vehicle along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road, Nairobi.
CCTV footage circulating after the incident showed a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado pursuing a white saloon car before another vehicle blocked its path. The lawyer was subsequently seen attempting to escape before armed men allegedly seized him.
His Toyota Premio was later recovered and taken to Kilimani Police Station.
His family moved to the High Court, seeking orders requiring the National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) to produce him or explain his whereabouts.
The family also raised concerns about alleged threats Abdi had received over his legal work and a criminal matter before the Makadara Law Courts.
Despite the latest development, Kanjama insisted that the LSK would continue demanding accountability from those behind the alleged abduction, including individuals suspected of financing and organising such operations.
He further disclosed that the Society was still pursuing answers concerning another missing individual, identified as Ayub.
Kanjama maintained that both Abdi and Ayub must either be presented before a court of law or their safety independently established.
The LSK said its pursuit of justice would continue even if Abdi's reported discovery is officially confirmed.
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