Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim Proceeds on Leave Ahead of Retirement

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Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim has officially proceeded on leave ahead of his mandatory retirement scheduled for January 1, 2026, marking the end of an illustrious 23-year judicial career.

Information reaching our newsroom indicates that Justice Ibrahim has already begun winding down his duties and is heading home as he prepares to lay down his judicial tools upon attaining the constitutional age limit of 70.

Born on January 1, 1956, Mohammed Ibrahim leaves behind a legacy defined by resilience, integrity, and fearless service to the nation. He holds the distinction of being the first lawyer from Kenya’s Somali community to be admitted to the bar as an advocate on January 11, 1983.

His early legal career was deeply rooted in human rights and democratic reforms, a journey that saw him face detention under the repressive KANU regime due to his activism and bold defence of democratic ideals.

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Justice Ibrahim’s judicial tenure is perhaps most remembered for his role in the historic nullification of Kenya’s 2017 presidential election.

The landmark decision followed a petition filed by the late Orange Democratic Party leader Raila Odinga, who challenged the declaration of then-President Uhuru Kenyatta as the winner.

The ruling, unprecedented in Africa, cemented the Supreme Court’s place as a powerful guardian of constitutionalism and significantly elevated Kenya’s global democratic profile.

Over the years, Justice Ibrahim earned widespread respect for his calm demeanour, firm grounding in constitutional law, and unwavering dedication to justice. As he proceeds on leave pending retirement, the judiciary, legal fraternity, and citizens alike reflect on his immense contribution to Kenya’s democratic journey.

His departure marks the close of a remarkable chapter in the country’s judicial history.