The appointment was formally communicated through a Kenya Gazette notice dated May 5, confirming Warsame’s elevation to the apex court.
The decision follows a nomination by the Judicial Service Commission, which forwarded Warsame’s name on April 29 after completing its selection process.
His appointment comes in the wake of a vacancy created by the death of Justice Mohammed Ibrahim, leaving a gap in the country’s highest judicial bench that required urgent filling.
In the official gazette notice, President Ruto invoked constitutional powers granted under Article 166(1)(e) to effect the appointment.
The notice confirmed that Warsame would immediately assume his role as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, a position that places him at the center of critical constitutional and legal determinations.
Justice Warsame brings extensive judicial experience, having previously served in senior positions within the Kenyan judiciary.
His elevation is expected to influence the composition and functioning of the Supreme Court, particularly at a time when the institution continues to play a key role in interpreting constitutional matters and resolving high-stakes disputes.
The sudden nature of the appointment has already drawn attention across political and legal circles, with observers keen to assess its broader implications.
While such appointments follow established legal procedures, they often carry significant weight given the influence of the Supreme Court on governance and electoral processes.
More details are expected to emerge regarding the swearing-in and the immediate docket that Justice Warsame will handle as he joins the bench.
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