NAIROBI – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Thursday nominated veteran Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame to the Supreme Court, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s highest judicial body.
The nomination of Warsame, who carries over three decades of legal experience, aims to fill the vacancy left by the late Justice Mohammed Ibrahim. Legal analysts suggest the move signals a commitment to institutional stability amid increasing political scrutiny of the judiciary.
Simultaneously, the JSC announced a landmark transparency initiative: starting July 1, the individual performance data of all judges will be made public, a move designed to address case backlogs and enhance accountability.
On the economic front, government data released Thursday painted a sobering picture. Kenya’s GDP growth slowed to 4.6% in 2025, down from previous years, as a widening trade deficit continues to strain the shilling.
While the agricultural sector’s valuation rose to Sh1.75 trillion, driven largely by tea exports, the overall growth trajectory is being hampered by high import costs. Despite the slowdown, the Economic Survey reported the creation of over 820,000 new jobs, suggesting a resilient, if cooling, labor market.
Security tensions remained high in eastern Kenya, where protests over a string of killings in Kitui entered their second day. Demonstrators maintained a blockade on the Nairobi-Garissa highway, a vital trade artery, demanding immediate government intervention and increased police presence in the Mwingi region.
