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The President congratulated Justice Warsame on his elevation to the Supreme Court, describing the appointment as a rare responsibility held by only a small number of jurists in the country.
The petition, filed by Eliud Karanja Matindi at the Nairobi High Court, claims the elevation process ignored public participation and lacked transparency, operating without clear rules.
Speaking during the conferment ceremony at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, she said the rank recognizes not only personal achievement but also the nation’s confidence in the integrity, professional excellence, and distinguished service of the senior advocates honored.
Speaking during the conferment ceremony of 54 advocates to the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel at State House, Nairobi, the President praised their exemplary service, scholarship, and integrity, emphasizing the important role they play in maintaining public confidence in Kenya’s legal system.
Haji, listed as No. 47 (P.105/4061/99), appears alongside long-serving practitioners such as Ambrose Rachier Otieno, Richard Omwela, and Clement Muturi Kigano, reflecting a broad mix of experience within the cohort.
According to the bill, those who have offered "exemplary service to the legal and public service in Kenya" would also qualify.