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Mohammed Ibrahim

Also known as: Justice Mohammed Ibrahim · Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim · late Mohammed Ibrahim

Supreme Court judge whose vacancy was filled by Justice Mohamed Warsame following his death in December 2025.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … The decision affects complaints targeting Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Justices Mohammed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko. …

    High Court quashes JSC notices against seven Supreme Court judges
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The five-judge bench comprising Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, William Ouko and the late Mohammed Ibrahim had recused themselves after the applicants complained to the JSC, alleging bias, claiming the judges were determined to reach …

    Supreme Court lifts recusal of four judges in Ksh.4.5B Tuju-EADB dispute
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    … A five-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Mohammed Ibrahim, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and Said Juma Warsame issued interim orders staying execution of the July 3, 2026 Court of Appeal judgment pending …

    Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case
  7. July 2026
  8. The Standard

    … djournments, disruption of part-heard proceedings, expiry of interim protection measures, prolonged detention, additional expense and denial or delay of access to justice," Kamotho argues.He also faults the LSK for allegedly including the late Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim …

    Lawyer seeks orders to suspend court boycott
  9. Capital News

    … A bench comprising Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Justices Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and Mohammed Ibrahim found that the process leading to the publication and implementation of the legal notice complied with the law applicable at the time the Kenya-Jap …

    Supreme Court Upholds Kenya-Japan Tax Waivers, Dismisses Appeal
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Justice Warsame fills the vacancy left after the passing of Justice Mohammed Ibrahim in December 2025. …

    Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court Judge
  12. Citizen Digital

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    President Ruto appoints Justice Mohamed Warsame as Supreme Court judge
  13. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has appointed Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, filling a vacancy left by the late Mohammed Ibrahim. …

    Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme Court
  14. April 2026
  15. The Standard

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court. …

    Warsame gets JSC nod to replace Ibrahim at the Supreme Court
  16. The Standard

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court. …

    Justice Warsame: Judge gets clean bill for the Supreme Court bench

Yesterday

  1. High Court voids JSC removal notices against seven Supreme Court judges

    The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission requiring seven Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Martha Koome, to respond to complaints seeking their removal, finding the commission failed to conduct a preliminary assessment before starting the removal process.

    2 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 25 September

  1. Supreme Court lifts four judges' recusal in Ksh.4.5B dispute

    The Supreme Court has lifted recusal orders that barred four judges from handling a Ksh.4.5 billion dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, his family, Dari Limited and the East African Development Bank. The judges had recused themselves in 2024 after a bias complaint was lodged with the Judicial Service Commission, but the Court found that circumstances had changed, reviving a legal battle stalled for nearly two years.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Supreme Court halts Sh1.5bn recovery in Ruaraka land case

    The Supreme Court has issued temporary orders stopping the recovery of Sh1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, pending the hearing of an application by Huelands Limited. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission cannot proceed with recovery efforts or enforcement measures while the interim orders remain in effect.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

  1. Lawyer petitions High Court to halt LSK's judicial boycott

    A city lawyer has filed a High Court petition seeking conservatory orders to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, arguing the action is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence, and denies litigants access to justice.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Supreme Court upholds tax waivers for Japanese firms in Kenya

    Kenya's Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging tax exemptions granted to Japanese companies, consultants, and employees working on major infrastructure projects under bilateral financing agreements signed between Kenya and Japan from 2007 to 2020. The exemptions, implemented through Legal Notice No. 15 of 2021, shield Japanese firms involved in projects such as power distribution improvements, geothermal generation, and irrigation development from Kenya's Income Tax Act provisions.

    18 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge

    Justice Mohamed Warsame has been sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya at State House on Thursday, joining the bench comprising Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and five other justices.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. President Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme Court

    President William Ruto has appointed Justice Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya following his vetting and nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, who previously served in the Court of Appeal since 2012, fills the vacancy left by Justice Mohammed Ibrahim's death in December 2025.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. President Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme Court vacancy

    President William Ruto has appointed Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame, a Court of Appeal judge, to the Supreme Court of Kenya to fill a vacancy left by the late Mohammed Ibrahim. Warsame emerged as the top candidate following a two-day interview by the Judicial Service Commission and was praised by Chief Justice Martha Koome for demonstrating competence and integrity.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 April

  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 →

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