The family of Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, the Wajir Huduma Centre manager and Assistant County Commissioner, has moved to the High Court in a desperate bid to trace his whereabouts following his mysterious disappearance on July 8.
Through prominent lawyer Danstan Omari, the family has filed a habeas corpus application a legal recourse demanding that the state produce Hussein, either dead or alive, or provide a satisfactory explanation of his fate. Hussein was last seen attending an official event in Wajir officiated by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Geoffrey Ruku. Photographs submitted in court show him seated among senior government officials during what would be his last public appearance.
According to Omari, Hussein’s disappearance raises serious questions about the involvement of state agencies. “He was a committed public servant, with no known disputes or enemies. One moment he was at a government function, the next he was gone. This cannot be treated lightly,” Omari stated in his court submission.
The family has reported the matter at Sojir Police Station in Wajir, but five days later, they say no credible steps have been taken to locate him. The silence and inaction, they argue, only deepen their anguish and suspicion.
Omari suspects Hussein may have been taken by state agents and is possibly being held incommunicado, a direct violation of his constitutional rights to liberty, due process, and protection from arbitrary detention.
“This case is not just about one man; it’s about the rights of every Kenyan. The Constitution does not permit enforced disappearances. Every passing hour without a response is a violation of Hussein’s dignity and the family’s peace of mind,” Omari added.
The family is asking the court to order that Hussein be produced by July 14. Should the state fail to comply, they must give a clear and satisfactory account of his fate and current location.
The case underscores growing concern over enforced disappearances and the need for transparency and accountability in security operations across Kenya.
