In a statement released on Monday, September 22, LSK President Faith Odhiambo confirmed that the society had appointed a lawyer to represent Warui’s family.
The advocate will follow up on investigations and ensure those responsible are held to account.
According to the family, Warui went missing on Sunday morning after leaving his home at around 10am. His disappearance was reported at Embakasi Police Station in Nairobi.
Hours later, news broke that he had been found dead inside a police cell in Mombasa, raising more questions than answers.
Odhiambo stressed that the case will not be ignored, saying the society was working with civil society groups and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to push for a fair and independent investigation.
She further praised the Mombasa branch of LSK for offering immediate support to Warui’s family.
“The Law Society of Kenya is closely following the case of Mr. Simon Warui, who died in police custody at Central Police Station, Mombasa. We have appointed an advocate to act on behalf of the family to ensure the truth is revealed and those involved are held responsible,” read part of her statement.
The incident has revived public debate on police accountability, an issue that has haunted the service for years despite repeated government promises of reforms.
This is not the first case of a Kenyan dying in unclear circumstances while in custody. In August, 33-year-old Raymond Nachibati died only hours after being detained in Kakamega.
His body was later found inside a police cell at Budonga Police Post.
Just weeks earlier, the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang sparked national outrage. Ojwang had been arrested in Homa Bay after allegedly criticizing a senior police officer online.
Police claimed he fatally injured himself inside a Nairobi cell, but an autopsy revealed severe head wounds that experts argued were unlikely to have been self-inflicted.
Another case in June involved 36-year-old Calvince Omondi, who died inside Kipasi Police Post in Mbita. Authorities claimed it was suicide, but his family disputed the explanation.
Human rights groups say the repeated deaths in police custody highlight a growing crisis. They have urged authorities to take firm action and restore public trust in law enforcement.
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