LSK mourns Supreme Court judge Mohammed Ibrahim, hails his enduring judicial legacy
By Joel Masibo, December 17, 2025The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohammed Ibrahim, describing his death as a profound loss to the Judiciary and the administration of justice in Kenya.
In her condolence message shortly after Ibrahim’s death on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, LSK President Faith Odhiambo eulogised Justice Ibrahim as a jurist who served on the Bench with “unparalleled grace and distinguished intellect,” noting that his calm demeanour reflected a deep understanding of judicial authority as a sacred duty to serve society.
She observed that Justice Ibrahim appreciated the delicate balance of justice as a vital tool for maintaining social order, a philosophy that defined his long and impactful career.
Justice Ibrahim’s journey was one of trailblazing courage and inspiration. He made history as the first person from the Kenyan-Somali community to be admitted to the Bar, at a time when the community faced significant marginalisation. His early legal career was marked by a strong commitment to human rights, equality and the protection of the vulnerable, values that remained central to his professional life.
Odhiambo mourns Justice Mohammed Ibrahim
According to Odhiambo, he carried these ideals into the Judiciary, where he served as a High Court Judge for nearly a decade, earning a reputation for excellence, ethical conduct and unwavering integrity. His work on the High Court laid a strong foundation for his later elevation to the Supreme Court.
”Justice Ibrahim was a towering source of inspiration to all who dared to dream. He was the first person from the Kenyan-Somali community to be admitted to the Bar, at a time when his community was among the most marginalised in Kenyan society. He dedicated much of his early career to the defence of human rights and promoting the ideals of a fair and equal society. He carried his record of excellence and ethical conduct throughout his near-decade-long tenure as a Judge of the High Court,” Faith Odhiambo said via X.
”Since his appointment to Kenya’s inaugural Supreme Court bench, 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 added.
Wetang’ula’s tribute
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula also eulogised the departed, saying: ”I am saddened to learn of the demise of Hon. Justice Mohammed Ibrahim, Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, after a long illness. Hon. Ibrahim was one of the inaugural judges of the Supreme Court of Kenya with a highly decorated career in the legal industry spanning over 34 years. He will be remembered for his active role in bringing social justice and fighting for minority groups to have equal rights, and he often offered pro bono services. His loss is a monumental one for the legal industry and the Judiciary at large. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.”