Missing activist Ndiangui Kinyagia is alive and in hiding for fear of his life, family lawyer Wahome Thuku has confirmed.

Kinyagia, who  disappeared on June 24, contacted his family from an undisclosed location and assured them he was well and healthy, Thuku noted in a statement. "Ndiangui explained to a family member that he went into hiding after learning that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were looking for him over unknown criminal allegations," Thuku added.

He said Kinyagia has agreed to present himself to the DCI once his safety and security are guaranteed.

Thuku advised Kinyagia to appear before the High Court at Milimani on Thursday, July 3.