The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for urgent and transparent investigations following the disappearance of Ndiangui Kinyagia, who was reportedly abducted from his home in Kinoo, Kiambu County, on Sunday night.
According to the LSK, Kinyagia was forcibly taken by individuals believed to be security officers driving Subaru vehicles. Eyewitness accounts from neighbours indicate that between six and ten such vehicles surrounded the residence before the incident occurred.
“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 p.m. that day,” the LSK stated.
“Since then, he has disappeared without a trace.”
The lawyers’ body added that Kinyagia’s electronic gadgets, including laptops, and some of his identification documents were also confiscated by the unknown individuals.
A family member confirmed to Citizen Digital on Tuesday morning that there was still no information regarding Kinyagia’s whereabouts. He was described as an activist.
Social media users have since linked Kinyagia to an X account that recently posted a viral image — a satirical invitation to a planned protest slated for Wednesday. The image, shared on 19 June, includes the national coat of arms and a mock itinerary listing events such as a march to State House and the swearing-in of a so-called “transition council.”
However, Kinyagia’s family has not been able to verify whether the X account in question actually belongs to him.
While official details remain scant, the LSK said the circumstances “bear the hallmarks of an enforced disappearance and a possible unlawful arrest or detention.”
“The LSK views it as a grave violation of constitutional rights and a direct attack on the rule of law in Kenya. We are demanding immediate and transparent action from the authorities,” it added.
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