The Supreme Court will hold a special ceremonial sitting on March 9, 2026, to formally close the judicial file of the late Justice Mohammed Ibrahim, marking the end of his service on the bench while honoring his enduring legacy.
Chief Justice Martha Koome will preside over the “special closing of file and tribute proceedings” at the Supreme Court, a formal Judiciary tradition that combines administrative closure of a deceased judge’s case file with tributes from colleagues, the legal fraternity, and the public.
This event follows the passing of Justice Ibrahim on December 17, 2025, after a prolonged illness.The Supreme Court will hold a special ceremonial sitting on March 9, 2026, to formally close the judicial file of the late Justice Mohammed Ibrahim, marking the end of his service on the bench while honoring his enduring legacy.
Chief Justice Martha Koome will preside over the “special closing of file and tribute proceedings” at the Supreme Court, a formal Judiciary tradition that combines administrative closure of a deceased judge’s case file with tributes from colleagues, the legal fraternity, and the public.
This event follows the passing of Justice Ibrahim on December 17, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
In Kenyan judicial practice, the “closing of file” for a departed judge or senior counsel is more than procedural, it serves as a solemn moment of reflection, recommitment to justice values, and public celebration of the jurist’s contributions.
Similar proceedings have been held for other luminaries, including recent tributes for Justices David Majanja and Daniel Ogembo, as well as Senior Counsels like Pheroze Nowrojee, SC.
Justice Ibrahim, was appointed to the inaugural Supreme Court bench on August 26, 20. He was one of Kenya’s first Somali-Kenyan advocates (called to the Bar in 1983).
In Kenyan judicial practice, the “closing of file” for a departed judge or senior counsel is more than procedural, it serves as a solemn moment of reflection, recommitment to justice values, and public celebration of the jurist’s contributions.
Similar proceedings have been held for other luminaries, including recent tributes for Justices David Majanja and Daniel Ogembo, as well as Senior Counsels like Pheroze Nowrojee, SC.
