Mohamed Warsame
The Honourable Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
| Nominated by | Judicial Service Commission |
| Appointed by | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Khadhar Ibrahim |
| Judge at the Court of Appeal of Kenya | |
| In office 2012 – 7 May 2026 | |
| Judge at the High Court | |
| In office 2003–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bulla Mpya estate, Mandera Town, Kenya |
| Education | Kenya School of Law (Postgraduate diploma, 1993) University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Laws Degree, 1992) |
Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame is a Kenyan jurist who serves as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya. Appointed in May 2026, he previously served as a Judge of the Court of Appeal for over a decade.
Early life and education
Warsame was born in Mandera Town, Kenya.[1] He obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.[2]
Legal career
Prior to becoming a judge, Warsame practiced as an advocate, first working at Anjarwalla Abdulhussein & Company Advocates (now known as ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K)) and later founding Warsame and Company Advocates where he rose from litigation head to sole partner.[2]
High Court
Warsame was appointed as a Judge of the High Court in 2003, serving in the Commercial, Criminal and Judicial Review divisions.[3] He was the first presiding judge of the Judicial Review Division of the High Court under the 2010 Constitution.[4]
Court of Appeal
In 2012, Warsame was elevated to the Court of Appeal. He became known for his efficiency and high case clearance rate. While at the appellate court, he was twice successfully elected by his peers to represent them as a Commissioner at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) serving in that role from 2014.[5][2] He was a member of the Finance and Administration and Human Resource Committees of the JSC.[6]
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Mohamed Khadhar Ibrahim died in December 2025, leaving a vacancy at the Court. The Judicial Service Commission announced the vacancy on 13 January and advertised it on 28 January.[7] Five of the six applicants for the position were shortlisted and publicly interviewed on 28 and 29 April,[8] with Warsame being nominated after the interviews,[9][1] Chief Justice Martha Koome referred to him as having "professional competence, unimpeachable integrity, fairness, sound judgment, a genuine and demonstrable commitment to the rule of law and public service."[9] He was appointed by the president on 5 May and sworn in on 7 May at State House, Nairobi.[6][10][11]
Other roles
He is a member of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA),Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association and the Law Society of Kenya.[2] He was the Chairman of the Community Service and Probation Committee.[3]
Personal life
Warsame is married with four children.[12] He gained the nickname "Coach" due to his athletism in volleyball.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Maalim Alio, Salah (30 April 2026). "OPINION: From Mandera's margins to judicial eminence: The inspiring rise of Justice Mohamed Warsame". The Star. Archived from the original on 8 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Fred Kagonye; Kamau Muthoni (29 April 2026). "Warsame:Supreme Court hopeful with a Mandera governor dream". The Standard. Archived from the original on 8 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Mohamed Warsame: Inside the career rise of the Supreme Court Judge nominee". Citizen Digital. 29 April 2026. Archived from the original on 30 April 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ Joseph Wangui (30 April 2026). "How Justice Warsame's reform record, integrity sealed top court rise". Daily Nation. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ Joseph Wangui; Richard Munguti (18 May 2022). "Supreme Court Justice Ibrahim elected unopposed to JSC". Daily Nation. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Ruto appoints Justice Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court". The Star. 6 May 2026. Archived from the original on 7 May 2026. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
- ↑ "Justice Mohamed Warsame nominated as Supreme Court judge". The Star. 29 April 2026. Archived from the original on 29 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Next Supreme Court judge? Six candidates eye key job". Daily Nation. 25 February 2026. Archived from the original on 6 March 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- 1 2 Joseph Muia (29 April 2026). "JSC nominates Mohamed Warsame as new Supreme Court judge". Citizen Digital. Archived from the original on 29 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ Michael, Aloys (7 May 2026). "Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge". People Daily. Archived from the original on 7 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Kagonye, Fred (7 May 2026). "Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge". The Standard. Archived from the original on 7 May 2026. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Kamau Muthoni (1 May 2026). "Of firm stance and gentle heart:Justice Warsame's two worlds". The Standard. Retrieved 10 May 2026.