NAIROBI– Prominent Kenyan leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Eldas MP Adan Keynan, have joined the nation in mourning the death of Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohamed Khadar Ibrahim.
CS Duale, in a statement, recited the Islamic phrase, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we will return”). He extended condolences to the judge’s family, friends, colleagues, and the wider Somali community, describing Justice Ibrahim as a personal friend, brother, adviser and elder.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we will return”)
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim, and to the wider Somali community. I have lost a friend,… pic.twitter.com/DwpSmXRJff— Hon. Aden Duale, EGH (@HonAdenDuale) December 17, 2025
Duale hailed the late judge as a trailblazer—the first lawyer from the Somali community admitted to the Kenya Bar. He highlighted Ibrahim’s leadership in the constitutional reform movement during the 1980s and his role as a staunch human rights defender. Serving over two decades with distinction, Justice Ibrahim upheld the Constitution with courage, integrity and profound respect for justice. “As members of the Somali community, we mourn a pioneer whose life expanded horizons for many and whose legacy will inspire generations of lawyers and public servants,” Duale said, concluding with prayers for forgiveness and mercy.
Similarly, MP Adan Keynan expressed profound sadness, invoking “Inna lillahi wa inaa ilayhi raji’un.” He described Justice Ibrahim, a Commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission, as a towering figure and dependable pillar of judicial integrity—a steadfast guardian of the rule of law.
Keynan praised the judge’s independence, wisdom, and courage, noting his decisions strengthened constitutionalism and public confidence in the Judiciary. His jurisprudence blended intellectual depth, fairness and commitment to justice for all leaving an indelible mark on Kenya’s democratic and legal framework.
“The country has lost a consummate jurist and devoted public servant whose legacy will endure,” Keynan stated, offering condolences to the family, judiciary colleagues and Kenyans. He prayed for the judge’s soul to be granted the highest abode in Jannatul Firdaus.
Justice Ibrahim’s death closes a remarkable chapter in Kenya’s judicial history, remembered for his pioneering contributions and unwavering service.
