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Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame

Also known as: Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame · Justice Warsame · Mohamed Warsame · Justice Mohamed Warsame · Warsame · Hon. Justice Warsame · Judge Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame · Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame · Justice Mohammed Warsame · Judge Mohamed Warsame

Court of Appeal Judge nominated to the Supreme Court by the Judicial Service Commission in April 2026 to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim.

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kenya should consider raising number of Supreme Court judges

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya should rethink the constitutional number of judges at the Supreme Court, citing recurring quorum difficulties that have hindered the court's ability to sit and function effectively.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Supreme Court judge nominee Warsame presents contrasting personalities

    Supreme Court judge nominee Mohamed Warsame is described as a different man depending on the person, presenting contrasting aspects of his character.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. JSC nominates Warsame to replace Ibrahim at Supreme Court

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court, with Chief Justice Martha Koome noting that Warsame demonstrated competence and integrity in two-day interviews.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

  2. Court of Appeal Judge nominated for Supreme Court vacancy

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court, with the judge emerging tops in two-day interviews. Chief Justice Martha Koome said Justice Warsame demonstrated competence and integrity for the position.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Judiciary to publish judges' performance data from July 2026

    The Judicial Service Commission announced it will begin publishing individual performance data for judges and judicial officers from July 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability while safeguarding judicial independence. Chief Justice Martha Koome said the initiative is designed to strengthen public confidence in the Judiciary by ensuring accountability in the delivery of justice.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. JSC nominates Court of Appeal judge to Supreme Court vacancy

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by late Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim, following a competitive, publicly conducted recruitment process with six applications, five shortlisted candidates, and consultation with stakeholders across the legal profession, civil society, and security agencies.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  3. Justice Mohamed Warsame nominated for Supreme Court appointment

    Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame, currently a judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya since 2012, has been nominated for appointment to the Supreme Court following the passing of Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim in December 2025. The nomination came through a competitive recruitment process by the Judicial Service Commission.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. JSC nominates Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court judge position

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Justice Mohamed Warsame as a new Supreme Court judge following a competitive interview process. Warsame was selected from six applicants, five of whom were shortlisted.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Warsame criticises new judicial review rules as constitutional rollback

    Justice Mohamed Warsame has warned that new rules operationalising the Fair Administrative Action Act, spearheaded by Chief Justice Martha Koome, risk narrowing judicial review and rolling back gains secured by the 2010 Constitution. He appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to argue that the reforms shift the framework from its post-2010 evolution as a constitutional mechanism for enforcing rights and fairness to a narrower process-focused doctrine.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

  6. JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court vacancy

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court, with his nomination forwarded to President William Ruto for formal appointment. Warsame, 58, will replace Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died on December 17, 2025.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

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