JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court post
JSC nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame, 68, to fill Supreme Court vacancy, pending appointment, after two-day interviews; he has served at Court of Appeal since 2012...
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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.
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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.
