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Supreme Court of Kenya

Kenya's apex court that has received petitions challenging surveillance provisions of the cybercrime law and oversees constitutional matters.

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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    … The Supreme Court of Kenya has times without count faced the reality of a quorum to sit. …

    It is time for Kenya to rethink the number of judges at the Supreme Court
  3. April 2026

  4. Citizen Digital

    … candidate following the competitive interview process conducted between Tuesday and Wednesday. “I am pleased to inform the public that the Judicial Service Commission has today concluded the recruitment and selection process for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya …

    JSC nominates Mohamed Warsame as new Supreme Court judge

  5. The Standard

    … Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court of Kenya. The nomination is being transmitted to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya for formal appointment in accordance with Article 166(1)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,” said Koome …

    JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court post
Politics

High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment despite fair hearing denial

The News

A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.

9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment despite fair hearing denial

    A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Cardiologist cross-examined over medical timelines in Gachagua impeachment case

    Dr Dan Gikonyo faced sustained questioning in High Court over inconsistencies in his affidavit and discrepancies in hospital timelines related to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case. The proceedings are part of the legal battle following Gachagua's October 2024 removal from office by Parliament.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. LSK and media groups challenge cybercrime law surveillance powers

    The Law Society of Kenya, the Bloggers Association of Kenya, Article 19 East Africa, and the Kenya Union of Journalists have petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn Sections 48 to 53 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, which they contend permit excessive State surveillance and violate constitutional rights. The petition follows a March 2026 Court of Appeal ruling that struck down other provisions of the law that criminalized publication of false or misleading information online.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

  1. Opinion: Supreme Court independence must be protected

    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 →

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 →

  2. Court ruling on abortion endangers women and healthcare workers

    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 →

  3. 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 →

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. Ruto appoints Justice Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court

    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 →

  3. 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 →

Friday 1 May

  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 →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 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 →

  2. 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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