Nelson Havi, a prominent Senior Counsel and former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president, has withdrawn his application for a vacant Supreme Court seat. He announced his decision to back Justice Mohammed Warsame instead, following consultations with Somali and Luhya elders.

• The vacancy arose after the death of Justice Mohammed Ibrahim on December 17, 2025.
• Havi stated his initial application was to spark public conversation on the workings of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
• The Supreme Court, with six judges, faces potential challenges in presidential election disputes due to an even-numbered bench.