The search for missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has taken a new turn following reports that he has been found alive in Isiolo County, 12 days after he went missing.
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama announced the development on Thursday, November 12, 2026, saying reports indicated that the lawyer had been found dumped at an unknown location in Isiolo County.
However, Kanjama cautioned that the reports had not yet been independently verified by the lawyers handling the matter at the time of publication.
He explained that the family was expected to confirm the information after completing the necessary steps to establish the circumstances surrounding Abdi’s reported discovery.
According to sources, the missing lawyer was found alive in an unidentified location within Isiolo County. The circumstances under which he was found, including how he ended up in the area, remained unclear.
The reported discovery comes after nearly two weeks of uncertainty surrounding Abdi’s whereabouts, with his disappearance prompting concern among members of the legal fraternity and his family.
His reported recovery is expected to provide some relief to those who had been following the search, although questions remain about what happened during the 12 days he was missing.
At the time of the announcement, there were no confirmed details about his physical condition, the exact location where he was discovered or whether any individuals had been arrested in connection with his disappearance.
Kanjama’s statement also indicated that the LSK was waiting for confirmation from the family before treating the reports as established facts.
The circumstances surrounding the disappearance and reported discovery are likely to become clearer once the family and relevant authorities complete the necessary verification.
The development marks a significant turn in the search for Abdi, but the legal fraternity is still awaiting official confirmation and further information about the events leading to his disappearance.
