Supreme Court Judge Buried Today
Today, December 18, 2025, we bid farewell to former Supreme Court judge, Justice Ibrahim Mohammed, who will be laid to rest.
According to a statement from the Judiciary, the funeral will take place at the Kariakor Muslim cemetery.
“The funeral rites will begin at 1:40 PM,” the statement noted.
Justice Ibrahim passed away on Wednesday evening at 4:30 PM in Nairobi.
Family sources revealed that he had been taken to India for treatment, but doctors recommended that he return home to Kenya for his final days.
He was set to go on terminal leave before his mandatory retirement on January 1, 2026.
Justice Ibrahim leaves behind a loving wife and four children.
His passing has sparked heartfelt tributes from various public institutions across the country.
President William Ruto honored him as “a steadfast defender of constitutional order.”
“He 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 to pursue justice, public service and equality under the law,” he said.
Chief Justice Martha Koome called him “a jurist of humility, intellect and unwavering commitment to justice.”
Koome spoke highly of him, calling him a distinguished jurist whose legacy was a blend of brave advocacy and principled judging, embodying a life dedicated to serving his country.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga lauded him as a colleague whose quiet strength and unwavering beliefs bolstered Kenya’s judiciary during challenging political times.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), under the leadership of President Faith Odhiambo, referred to Justice Ibrahim as “a monumental source of inspiration for all who dared to dream.”
Odhiambo noted that he served on the bench with unmatched grace and intellect, and his unique calmness was a testament to a man who truly grasped the essence of judicial authority.
“Justice Ibrahim stood out as an independent, astute voice of reason. His sound contributions to Kenya’s jurisprudence portrayed great wealth of knowledge, depth of character, and dedication to advancing the law. He will be dearly missed by all who experienced him,” she said.
Justice Ibrahim was a remarkable legal figure whose career stretched over an impressive four decades.
Before he took his seat on the Bench in June 2011, Justice Ibrahim had already made a name for himself as a pioneering advocate, a staunch defender of human rights, and a lawyer dedicated to the public good.
He was admitted to the Bar in 1982, becoming the first member of the Kenyan Somali community to earn the title of Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
He worked with several prominent law firms before starting his own practice, and he was deeply involved in public interest litigation and civic advocacy during some of the toughest political times in Kenya’s history.
His contributions to organizations like Kituo cha Sheria, the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, and as a founding trustee of the Mwangaza Trust showcased his lifelong dedication to ensuring access to justice, promoting inclusion, and defending fundamental rights.
Justice Ibrahim stood shoulder to shoulder with pro-democracy activists during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He joined the Judiciary in 2003 as a High Court judge.
In 2022, he was elected to serve as the Supreme Court representative on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Supreme Court Judge Buried Today
