The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by the late Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim.

• The nomination was made following a competitive, publicly broadcast recruitment process that concluded this week.
• Key organizations involved include the JSC, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, and President William Ruto, who will make the formal appointment.
• This nomination is part of a broader effort by the JSC to appoint 52 judges across superior courts this year, the largest judicial expansion in recent history, aimed at improving efficiency and reducing case backlog.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated Court of Appeal judge Mohamed Warsame for a position on the Supreme Court of Kenya.

• Justice Mohamed Warsame was nominated after concluding interviews.
• The nomination has been forwarded to President William Ruto for formal appointment.
• If confirmed, Justice Warsame will replace the late Justice Mohamed Ibrahim and serve for 12 years before retirement.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded interviews for the vacant Supreme Court judge position and will announce a nominee within seven days. The selected candidate will then be forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment.

• Five candidates were interviewed over two days.
• The vacancy at the Supreme Court arose following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in December last year.
• The JSC, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, aims to restore the full bench of the apex court.

Justice Mohammed Warsame has been nominated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for a position on the Supreme Court. He brings 32 years of experience in the legal profession, including his tenure at the Court of Appeal since 2012.

• Nominated for Supreme Court judge position.
• Previously served on the JSC for two terms.
• Expressed potential future political ambitions to serve as governor of Mandera after retiring from the judiciary.

Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has been nominated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to serve as a Supreme Court Judge, filling the vacancy left by the late Justice Mohamed Ibrahim.

• The JSC, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, found Warsame to possess the requisite qualities for the role during interviews conducted on April 28 and 29, 2026.
• His nomination has been forwarded to the President for formal appointment as per the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• In a related announcement, the JSC will begin publishing individual performance data for Judges and Judicial officers from July 1, 2026, to enhance transparency and public confidence.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in Kenya has announced it will begin publishing individual performance data for judges and judicial officers starting July 1, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the Judiciary.

• July 1, 2026: Effective date for the publication of judicial performance data.
• Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and Chief Justice Martha Koome: Key figures and organization behind the transparency drive.
• 52 judges appointed in 2026: This significant expansion of the Judiciary must now translate to improved service delivery.