Kenyans were thrown into deep mourning on December 17, 2025, following the sudden death of Supreme Court Judge Justice Ibrahim Mohammed, a respected jurist whose career in the judiciary spanned more than two decades.
The news of his passing shocked the nation, coming just days before his anticipated retirement from active judicial service.
According to a statement from the family, Justice Mohammed had been flown to India for specialized medical treatment after his health deteriorated.
However, doctors later advised that he be brought back home after it was established that the illness had reached an advanced stage.
Sadly, he passed away shortly after returning to Kenya, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to justice, the rule of law, and constitutionalism.
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Justice Ibrahim Mohammed had served in the Kenyan judiciary for over 23 years, rising through the ranks to become a judge of the Supreme Court.
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Throughout his career, he was widely admired for his integrity, legal brilliance, and unwavering commitment to fairness.
Colleagues and members of the legal fraternity describe him as a calm, principled, and courageous judge who remained faithful to the Constitution even in politically sensitive cases.
President William Ruto led the nation in paying tribute to the late judge, describing him as “a principled jurist, a passionate defender of human rights, and a steadfast champion of multi-party democracy.”
The President also noted that Justice Mohammed blazed a historic trail as the first member of his community to be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, breaking barriers and inspiring generations.
On behalf of all Kenyans, President Ruto extended his deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the entire legal fraternity, urging them to find comfort in Justice Mohammed’s enduring legacy and lifelong devotion to justice and the rule of law.
The country now mourns the loss of a legal giant whose impact will be felt for generations to come.
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