Court of Appeal judge justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
Warsame took the oath of office on Thursday morning at State House, Nairobi.
The judge now joins the apex court’s bench comprising Chief Justice Martha Koome and Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko.
During the swearing-in ceremony, President William Ruto urged Warsame to follow suit in preserving the Supreme Court’s distinguished institutional heritage, enriching the development of its jurisprudence, and fortifying the foundations of justice.
“Your conduct, diligence, wisdom, and integrity will play a defining role in shaping the next chapter in the evolution of this vital institution and in deepening public trust and confidence in the rule of law,” said the President.
Ruto further described Kenya’s Supreme Court as the ultimate guardian of the Constitution and the impartial arbiter of Kenya’s most profound legal and constitutional questions.
“I am pleased to note that over the past 15 years, the court has remained steadfast in the discharge of its solemn mandate, consistently affirming the supremacy of the Constitution, safeguarding the sovereignty of the people of Kenya, and defending the independence of the judiciary,” remarked President Ruto.
The Head of State added that the Supreme Court has continuously sought to ensure that justice prevails for every Kenyan without fear or favor.
He hailed the bench for its landmark judgments and advisory opinions rendered during moments of national uncertainty, which have strengthened the foundations of Kenya’s democracy.
President Ruto on May 6 appointed Justice Warsame as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, following his successful vetting and nomination by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
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 also 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.
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