National Assembly Speaker Rt Hon (Dr) Moses Wetang’ula has urged leaders across the three arms of government to serve with integrity, lead with humility and act with courage as they uphold the rule of law.
Speaking on Monday during the formal closing of the judicial file of the late Supreme Court judge Mohamed Ibrahim, the Speaker praised the jurist’s enduring contribution to Kenya’s jurisprudence and constitutional development.
The ceremony, attended by Chief Justice Martha Koome, Supreme Court judges and members of the Bar, marked the honorary conclusion of Justice Ibrahim’s service to the Bench following his death after a long illness.
In his remarks, Dr. Wetang’ula described the late judge as a guardian of the Constitution and a man whose quiet strength and principled courage shaped Kenya’s justice system.
“His total devotion to justice and human dignity made him a towering presence in Kenya’s constitutional journey,” the Speaker said.
Justice Ibrahim was widely respected for championing social justice, advancing the rights of minority communities and mentoring young lawyers.
Speaker Wetang’ula noted that the judge believed deeply in dialogue and respect for human dignity.
Quoting civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., the Speaker reminded leaders that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” urging institutions to ensure the law remains a shield for the weak and the vulnerable.
He said Justice Ibrahim viewed the Constitution as a living document meant to reflect the aspirations of Kenyans.
“His judgments spoke to fairness, equality and compassion, reminding us that justice must be felt in the daily lives of Kenyans, from the streets of Nairobi to the villages of Turkana,” he said.
Hon. Wetang’ula also highlighted the judge’s historic achievement as the first member of Kenya’s Somali community admitted as an Advocate of the High Court in 1983.
“Today, as we close his judicial file, let us not see it as an ending but a continuation of the journey he began, a journey of justice, integrity and service,” the Speaker said.
He called on the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary to strengthen cooperation and uphold the rule of law as the foundation of Kenya’s democracy.
