The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over the suspected abduction of activist Ndiangui Kinyagia, who disappeared from his home in Kinoo, Kiambu County, on Sunday.
According to LSK President Faith Odhiambo, neighbours saw six to ten Subaru vehicles surround Kinyagia’s house. She stated, “Mr. Kinyagia’s residence was surrounded by between six and ten Subaru vehicles. His home was forcibly broken into, and the last communication he had was with his mother around 1:00 PM that day.”
Since that moment, Kinyagia has remained unreachable. His family has tried calling him without success, and his phone remains off. Odhiambo said the individuals who stormed his home took his laptop and identification documents.
LSK described the case as one that “bears the hallmarks of an enforced disappearance and a possible unlawful arrest or detention.” The society called the incident a “grave violation of constitutional rights and a direct attack on the rule of law in Kenya.”
Kinyagia’s family confirmed to the media that they have not received any information about his whereabouts. No security agency has acknowledged involvement or provided any updates.
Social media users linked Kinyagia to an X (formerly Twitter) account that circulated a mock protest invitation for June 25. The digital poster referenced plans to mark one year since the deaths of protesters during the 2023 Finance Bill demonstrations. It included a symbolic march to State House and the formation of a “transition council.”
The family, however, could not confirm whether the account belonged to Kinyagia. LSK emphasized that even if Kinyagia had shared protest material, authorities must observe due process.
Odhiambo said, “We are demanding immediate and transparent action from the authorities. We call on any individual with relevant information, no matter how small, to come forward.”
LSK now plans to move to court to compel police to disclose whether they arrested Kinyagia and where they are holding him.
So far, the National Police Service and DCI have not commented. Their silence has intensified public concern. Civil society groups and human rights advocates have condemned the incident and called for Kinyagia’s immediate release, or for him to be processed through legal channels.
Residents of Kinoo said the incident shocked them. Local leaders urged Kiambu police to open an investigation and provide answers. Many believe such disappearances undermine trust in law enforcement and violate constitutional freedoms.
As the June 25 demonstrations draw closer, the case has reignited national concern over shrinking civic space. Human rights defenders warned that continued silence from authorities will only heighten public fear.
LSK has vowed to push for full accountability. “We shall pursue every legal option to ensure Mr. Kinyagia is found and that justice is served,” Odhiambo affirmed.
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