Justice Mohamed Warsame has officially been sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, joining the country’s apex court bench in a ceremony held on Thursday morning at State House, Nairobi.
His appointment comes after President William Ruto formally named him to the position on May 6 following his nomination and successful vetting by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Justice Warsame now joins Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko at the Supreme Court.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Ruto congratulated Warsame on his appointment, describing it as a distinguished honour and a significant moment for the judiciary.
“I congratulate you, Justice Mohamed Warsame, on becoming the 14th distinguished Kenyan to earn the singular honour and privilege of serving as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya,” Ruto said.
The President described the Supreme Court as the ultimate guardian of the Constitution and the institution tasked with handling the country’s most critical legal and constitutional disputes.
“The Supreme Court, as our nation’s apex judicial institution, stands as the ultimate guardian of the Constitution and the impartial arbiter of Kenya’s most profound legal and constitutional questions,” he stated.
Ruto praised the court for remaining steadfast in defending the Constitution, protecting the sovereignty of Kenyans and safeguarding judicial independence since its establishment under the 2010 Constitution.
He also commended the apex court for delivering landmark judgments and advisory opinions during periods of national uncertainty, saying its decisions have strengthened Kenya’s democratic foundations and ensured justice is delivered without fear or favour.
The Head of State urged Justice Warsame to help preserve the court’s institutional legacy while contributing to the growth of Kenya’s jurisprudence and public confidence in the rule of law.
“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,” the president said.
He added that Warsame now carries the responsibility of enriching the court’s jurisprudence and fortifying the foundations of justice upon which Kenya’s constitutional order rests.
Justice Warsame fills the vacancy left following the death of Justice Mohammed Ibrahim in December 2025.
Before joining the Supreme Court, Warsame served at the Court of Appeal from 2012 after his elevation from the High Court, where he had been appointed judge in 2003. During his time at the High Court, he served in the Commercial, Criminal and Judicial Review divisions and was noted for handling a wide range of legal matters and maintaining a strong case clearance record.
