President Ruto appoints Justice Mohamed Warsame as Supreme Court judge

The appointment was announced in a Gazette notice dated May 5, 2026.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 166 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Justice Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame to be Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya,” the notice read.

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

He previously served in the Court of Appeal of Kenya, a position he held since 2012 after his elevation from the High Court, where he had been appointed in 2003.

He served in multiple divisions of the High Court, including the Commercial, Criminal and Judicial Review divisions, gaining experience in a wide range of legal matters while also recording a notable rate of case clearance.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and prior to joining the Bench, he practiced as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, building his foundation in legal practice before transitioning into judicial service.

Speaking during his interview for the Supreme Court position on Wednesday, Justice Warsame stated that he may consider running for the Mandera gubernatorial seat after retiring from the Judiciary if called upon by his constituents, while maintaining that such political aspirations would not in any way interfere with his judicial independence or current responsibilities.