Justice Warsame nominated for position of Supreme Court Judge
Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame is poised to be the next Supreme Court judge following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which has forwarded his name to the President for appointment. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Chief Justice and JSC Chairper..
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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.
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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.
