Kalonzo Musyoka Mourns Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim

Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Supreme Court Judge and Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Commissioner Justice Mohammed Ibrahim after a long illness.

In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, Musyoka described Justice Ibrahim as a principled jurist who played a critical role in shaping Kenya’s constitutional democracy. Justice Ibrahim was appointed to the Supreme Court on 16 June 2011 as part of the country’s inaugural bench under the 2010 Constitution and served for more than 14 years.

During his judicial career, Justice Ibrahim served at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court, where he handled complex constitutional, commercial, and human rights cases. Musyoka noted that the late judge distinguished himself through intellectual rigor, integrity, and fidelity to the Constitution.

The WPF leader recalled Justice Ibrahim’s role in landmark cases, including the 2017 presidential election petition, disputes touching on devolution, and matters concerning judicial independence. He said the judge consistently upheld constitutional principles, even in politically sensitive cases.

“At the Judicial Service Commission, Justice Ibrahim worked tirelessly to protect the independence of the judiciary from political interference, firmly believing that strong institutions, rather than strong individuals, are the foundation of a lasting democracy,” Musyoka said.

Beyond his judicial work, Justice Ibrahim was remembered as a humble and deeply faithful man who mentored young lawyers and judges and served the country without seeking public recognition.

Musyoka extended his condolences to Justice Ibrahim’s family, colleagues, and members of the judicial fraternity on behalf of his family and the Wiper Patriotic Front.

“Kenya has lost a true guardian of the Constitution and a patriot in the truest sense,” he said, praying for comfort for the bereaved family and eternal rest for the late judge.

Justice Mohammed Ibrahim’s death marks the loss of one of the key architects of Kenya’s post-2010 constitutional order.