Lawyers from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) are leading protests in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) over the disappearance of a fellow advocate.
Demonstrators gathered outside Vigilance House, the Kenya Police Headquarters, demanding the release of lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi.
Abdi was allegedly abducted on November 1 outside Kilimani Police Station, prompting calls for authorities to take action and establish his whereabouts.
The protests are entering their seventh day, after LSK members marched peacefully from the Milimani Law Courts to Jogoo House, the Inspector-General's office.
Abdi had been missing for ten days without any word from authorities and without being presented before any court.The lawyers want the police to account for their colleague as the Constitution requires, and to produce him alive before a court of law immediately.
They have also resolved to down tools and seek adjournments in courts across the country until Abdi is found, vowing to pursue every lawful avenue.
Human rights defenders have joined the lawyers on the streets, marching towards Vigilance House and Jogoo House despite DCI Director Mohamed Amin denying police involvement in the lawyers’ disappearance.The lawyers and human rights activists are now demanding CCTV footage, vehicle tracking logs and communication records be independently examined.They are also asking authorities to protect Abdi's family, his legal representatives and witnesses in the legal proceedings linked…
