Warsame: Supreme Court hopeful with a Mandera governor dream
Warsame joined the Court of Appeal from the High Court, where he had served since 2003 in various divisions, including Judicial Review, Commercial and Criminal...
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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.
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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.
