NAIROBI – June 25, 2025: The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over the mysterious disappearance of blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia, who was allegedly abducted by unidentified armed men on Saturday in Kinoo, Kiambu County.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the incident as an “enforced disappearance” and a “grave violation of constitutional rights”, calling on state agencies to urgently intervene and ensure Kinyagia’s safe return.
“Eyewitnesses, including his neighbours, reported seeing six to ten unmarked Subaru vehicles outside his residence. The house was forcibly broken into, and his last known communication was with his mother around 1:00 p.m. that day,” Odhiambo said in a statement posted on X.
Family Files Police Report, But Silence Follows
According to Kinyagia’s family, a police report was filed at Kinoo Police Station immediately after the abduction. An inventory submitted to police listed confiscated items including laptops, passports, and mobile phones.
Despite these steps, no official communication has been made on Kinyagia’s whereabouts.
“This bears all the hallmarks of an enforced disappearance or unlawful detention,” Odhiambo warned. “The LSK demands immediate and transparent action from authorities to locate him and return him safely.”
She urged members of the public to come forward with any information, no matter how minor, that could assist in locating the missing blogger.
Pattern of Abductions Raises Red Flags
Kinyagia’s case adds to a disturbing trend of abductions and enforced disappearances that have surged in Kenya over the past year—many targeting young activists and vocal critics of the government.
Civil rights groups, including Amnesty International Kenya, have repeatedly warned of an erosion of civil liberties, citing an increase in state-linked detentions without trial.
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Legal Options on the Table
Odhiambo announced that the LSK is preparing to file a habeas corpus petition if the state fails to produce Kinyagia in court within the time frame mandated by the Constitution.
“We will not relent until Advocate Kinyagia is safely accounted for and those responsible are held to full account,” she stated.
She further added that state impunity must be confronted head-on: “Today it’s Kinyagia. Tomorrow, it could be any one of us. That’s why this fight matters.”
