Justice Mohamed Warsame Nominated as new Supreme Court Judge

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court of Kenya, following a competitive recruitment process to fill a vacancy that arose after the death of the late Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim.

Announcing the decision, the Commission said the selection process had been concluded after deliberations on candidates who had applied for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya.

“I am therefore pleased to announce that the Judicial Service Commission has nominated Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court of Kenya," read a statement by Justice Martha Koome, Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission.

The nomination now proceeds to the President for formal appointment in accordance with Article 166(1)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

In assessing the nominee, the JSC expressed confidence in his suitability for the apex court, stating: “The Commission is fully satisfied that Justice Warsame demonstrated the qualities that the Constitution demands of a Judge of the Supreme Court - professional competence, unimpeachable integrity, fairness, sound judgment, a genuine and demonstrable commitment to the rule of law and public service. The nominee's depth of legal knowledge and breadth of life experience makes him well suited to contribute meaningfully to the development of Kenya's jurisprudence at the highest level.”

The vacancy was declared on 13th January 2026 and subsequently advertised on 28th January 2026.

According to the Commission, six applications were received, and five candidates were shortlisted for interviews.

The six applicants were: Justices Joseph Kiplagat Sergon, Warsame Abdulahi Mohammed, Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, and Francis Kipruto Tuiyott.

The interviews were conducted on 28th and 29th April 2026 at the Milimani Law Courts and were open to the public, with live broadcast coverage allowing members of the public to follow the proceedings in real time.