JSC nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court to replace late Justice Ibrahim
The nomination follows a competitive and publicly conducted recruitment process that concluded this week after interviews held at the Milimani Law Courts. The proceedings were broadcast live, allowing Kenyans to follow the selection in real time. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya new..
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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.
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JSC Nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court - April 2026
The Judicial Service Commission 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. Justice Warsame brings 32 years of experience in the legal profession, including his tenure at the Court of Appeal since 2012. The JSC concluded interviews for the vacant Supreme Court judge position and will announce a nominee within seven days, with the selected candidate to be forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment. This nomination follows the commission's commitment to begin publishing individual performance data for judges and judicial officers starting July 1, 2026, an initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within the Judiciary.
