Speaker Wetang’ula Urges Integrity in Leadership as Justice Mohamed Ibrahim’s Judicial File Is Closed

Leaders across Kenya’s three arms of government have been urged to serve with integrity, humility, and courage in upholding the rule of law following a ceremony marking the formal closure of the judicial file of the late Supreme Court judge, Mohamed Ibrahim.

Speaking during the ceremony at the Supreme Court of Kenya on Monday, Moses Wetang'ula called on leaders to emulate the values demonstrated by the late jurist throughout his distinguished legal career.

The event, attended by Martha Koome, judges of the Supreme Court, and members of the legal fraternity, formally concluded Justice Ibrahim’s service to the Bench following his death after a long illness.

Wetang’ula praised the late judge’s enduring contribution to Kenya’s jurisprudence and constitutional development, describing him as a guardian of the Constitution whose principled leadership helped shape the country’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, who served on the Supreme Court of Kenya, was widely respected for championing social justice, advancing the rights of minority communities, and mentoring young lawyers in the country’s legal profession.

During his remarks, Wetang’ula also referenced the words of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., reminding leaders that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” He urged public institutions to ensure the law remains a shield for the weak and vulnerable in society.

The Speaker noted that Justice Ibrahim viewed the Constitution as a living document reflecting the aspirations and hopes 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 County,” Wetang’ula said.

He also highlighted Justice Ibrahim’s historic achievement as the first member of Kenya’s Somali community to be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court in 1983, a milestone that opened doors for greater diversity within the country’s legal profession.

As the ceremony concluded, Wetang’ula said the closing of the judicial file should not be seen as the end of Justice Ibrahim’s legacy but rather a continuation of the values he championed throughout his life.

He called on the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to strengthen cooperation while safeguarding the rule of law as the cornerstone of Kenya’s democracy.