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Anne Makori

Also known as: former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chairperson Anne Makori · Makori · former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Anne Makori

Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson who interviewed for Supreme Court judge appointment in 2026.

Appeared before the Judicial Service Commission as one of five shortlisted candidates for a vacant Supreme Court judge position. Makori pitched her extensive experience in public service, oversight, and governance, but was questioned about her tenure at IPOA and failed to submit a required wealth declaration during her interview, which Chief Justice Martha Koome declined to accept retroactively.

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Justice Warsame sworn as Supreme Court judge at State House

The News

Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has been sworn in as a Judge of the Supreme Court following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission and appointment by President William Ruto. His appointment fills the vacancy left by the death of Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim in December 2025.

Why it matters

Justice Warsame sworn as Supreme Court judge fills vacancy and represents judicial continuity after Judge Ibrahim's death; institutional significance.

7 May 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. Justice Warsame sworn as Supreme Court judge at State House

    Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has been sworn in as a Judge of the Supreme Court following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission and appointment by President William Ruto. His appointment fills the vacancy left by the death of Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim in December 2025.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge

    Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, 58, will serve for 12 years and replaces Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died in December 2025.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. JSC to name Supreme Court judge nominee within seven days

    The Judicial Service Commission has concluded interviews for five shortlisted candidates for a vacant Supreme Court position and will announce its nominee within seven days, with the selected candidate to be forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment. The vacancy followed the death of Supreme Court judge Mohamed Ibrahim in December.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ex-IPOA chair questioned over her tenure in role

    Former Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Anne Makori faced questioning about her tenure at the agency. Makori had previously applied for the position of Judiciary Chief Deputy Registrar.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 April

  1. Court of Appeal judge addresses impartiality concerns at Supreme Court interview

    Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to address concerns over his impartiality should he be appointed to the Supreme Court, given his previous role as lawyer to President William Ruto. He assured commissioners he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in presidential election petitions.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Anne Makori pitches oversight experience for Supreme Court judgeship

    Former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori told the Judicial Service Commission that her extensive experience in public service, oversight, and governance roles equips her for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. She highlighted her work promoting accountability within law enforcement and argued her background in constitutional and justice matters positions her well for the apex court.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Court of Appeal judge promises fairness in disputes involving President

    Court of Appeal judge Katwa Kigen, a former lawyer for President William Ruto, told the Judicial Service Commission he would remain neutral and be guided by facts and law in any election-related disputes involving the President that reach the Supreme Court, where he is seeking appointment. He acknowledged public concerns about his past legal representation of Ruto but argued that many judges previously worked as advocates and questioned why concerns focused on only one client.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Ex-IPOA chair Anne Makori fails wealth declaration for Supreme Court interview

    Former IPOA chairperson Anne Makori was questioned by the Judicial Service Commission after failing to submit a declaration of wealth during her interview for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. Chief Justice Martha Koome noted the omission and declined Makori's offer to provide the documents later, citing procedural requirements.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Five candidates interviewed for vacant Supreme Court judge position

    The Judicial Service Commission is interviewing five shortlisted candidates for a Supreme Court judge vacancy left by the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in December 2025. Candidates include Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori, and High Court judges Joseph Sergon, Mohammed Warsame, and Francis Tuiyott.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 23 April

  1. JSC to interview five candidates for Supreme Court judge vacancy

    The Judicial Service Commission has shortlisted five candidates for the Supreme Court judge position vacated by Justice Mohamed Ibrahim's death in December, with interviews scheduled for April 28–29, 2026. The candidates include Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen, former IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori, and Justices Joseph Sergon, Francis Tuiyott, and Mohammed Warsame.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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