A Huduma Centre manager who had been missing since early July has been located near the Kenya-Somalia border in Dhobley, bringing relief to his family and colleagues after months of uncertainty.
Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, widely known as Hussein Moi, was discovered on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in a frail and traumatized condition.
“He has been found in Dhobley, but he is in very bad shape and status. From the photos, he looks weak and emaciated. We are coordinating with Somali and Kenyan authorities to transfer him to Wajir as soon as possible,” a family spokesperson said.
The manager is currently being held by Somali authorities in Dhobley, with plans being made to hand him over to Kenyan officials. Hussein was last seen on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 10 a.m. in Wajir town. His sudden disappearance sparked anxiety among local residents and criticism from leaders over the lack of information from authorities.
Eldas Member of Parliament Adnan Keynan, in a letter dated July 30, pressed the Inspector General with urgent questions on the progress of the search. Keynan raised concerns about the slow institutional response, saying it had increased public worry and reduced trust in the authorities.
“What are the known circumstances and verified timelines surrounding the disappearance of Hussein, and what preliminary findings, if any, have been made, particularly now, over three weeks since the incident occurred?” Keynan asked.
He requested information on whether surveillance footage, mobile phone tracking, forensic evidence, or eyewitness reports had been collected to reconstruct Hussein’s movements. The lawmaker also inquired about the role of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and other security bodies, asking if any suspects had been identified or interrogated.
Keynan criticized the silence from government agencies, highlighting that no updates had been provided to Hussein’s family, employer, or the public. “The absence of information undermines public trust. This case is a serious test of the state’s resolve to protect public servants and uphold the rule of law,” he said.
He further sought confirmation on whether an inter-agency task force including Huduma Kenya, the Public Service Commission, and security agencies had been formed to coordinate efforts and ensure accountability.
Keynan also urged authorities to implement measures to safeguard civil servants working in remote and high-risk areas such as Wajir.
Weeks after Hussein went missing, Deputy Police Inspector General Eliud Lagat confirmed in August that police had not received any leads.
Speaking in Wajir alongside Deputy IG Gilbert Masengeli, Lagat called on residents with information to report to the authorities.
“What is happening is that the gentleman is yet to appear, but we call upon anybody who has information, especially the residents of Wajir, to avail themselves to the police. Up to now, we have not received any information on his whereabouts. As you are all aware, the matter is still under investigation,” he said.
Despite extensive search efforts by family, friends, and law enforcement, no credible leads were reported until Hussein’s discovery in Dhobley, offering hope for his recovery and safe return to Kenya.
