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Mohamed Warsame has officially taken oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya during a swearing-in ceremony held at State House.
Justice Warsame becomes the 14th judge to join Kenya’s highest court after the Judiciary moved to fill the vacancy left by the late Mohammed Ibrahim, who passed away in December last year.
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President William Ruto formally appointed Justice Warsame through a Gazette notice issued on May 5, 2026, in line with constitutional provisions.
Justice Warsame had earlier been nominated by the Judicial Service Commission on April 29 following a competitive recruitment exercise to replace Justice Ibrahim.
The JSC said the nomination followed extensive deliberations after receiving applications for the Supreme Court position. The recommendation was later forwarded to the President for official appointment as required by the Constitution.
The vacancy was declared in January, attracting six applicants, with five candidates eventually shortlisted for interviews conducted publicly at the Milimani Law Courts on April 28 and 29.
According to the commission, the selection process adhered to constitutional principles including merit, integrity, fairness, inclusivity and regional representation. Stakeholders from the legal sector, academia, civil society, faith-based groups, the media, government and members of the public also participated in the vetting process by submitting views on the candidates.
Justice Warsame holds a law degree from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Before joining the Court of Appeal in 2012, he served in various divisions of the High Court, including the Commercial, Criminal and Judicial Review divisions, where he built a reputation for efficiently handling and clearing cases.
