Also known as: Apex Court
Supreme Court of Kenya — Kenya's apex court headed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, recently filled a vacancy with the appointment of Justice Mohamed Warsame.
Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge, filling a vacancy left by the death of Justice Mohammed Ibrahim in December 2025. Warsame, a 58-year-old Court of Appeal judge since 2012, was nominated by the Judicial Service Commission and appointed by President William Ruto, and will serve a 12-year term.
Linus Kaikai's column reflects on Kenya's constitutional independence of institutions, arguing that the Supreme Court should remain truly independent, and compares Kenyans' relationship with the Constitution to a restrained chicken unable to move freely until pushed.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linus Kaikai's column reflects on Kenya's constitutional independence of institutions, arguing that the Supreme Court should remain truly independent, and compares Kenyans' relationship with the Constitution to a restrained chicken unable to move freely until pushed.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that a Court of Appeal judgment on abortion creates barriers to safe care, citing the case of a 16-year-old who died from unsafe abortion complications and a healthcare worker prosecuted for providing emergency care. The author notes that an estimated 464,000 women have induced abortions annually in Kenya, with over 119,000 treated for complications in health facilities.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
President William Ruto has appointed Court of Appeal Judge Justice Mohamed Warsame to the Supreme Court of Kenya following his approval by the National Assembly. Warsame, who has served at the Court of Appeal since 2012, now awaits formal swearing-in to assume office and fill an existing vacancy at the apex court.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →