Chief Khadi Athman Abdulhalim to Take Oath of office at Supreme Court on Monday 

Nairobi – Chief Khadi Athman Abdulhalim will take oath of office at the Supreme Court on Monday.

The oath-taking ceremony which will be attended by Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome marks a significant milestone in the judiciary, as the Khadi assumes the new role which has been vacant since last year.

The oath solidifies Chief Khadi Athman efforts and commitment to upholding justice, equality, and fairness determination of Islamic Law matters. 

Chief Khadi Athman Hussein attends grand opening of Masjid Imaaan in Ngoingwa – Thika, Kiambu County.

The ceremony’s significance goes beyond symbolism, a testament to the enduring values and principles that underpin the legal framework in the country. 

Athman Abdulhalim Hussein replaces outgoing Chief Kadhi Ahmed Muhdhar whose term came to an end in December 2022.

Sheikh Muhdhar, who retired after attaining the mandatory 60 years retirement age is a Kuwait-educated scholar and was appointed to the office of the Chief Kadhi in March, 2011.

Sheikh Muhdhar made his entry to the judiciary in 1997 with his appointment as the Kadhi of Malindi, before being appointed Kadhi of Nairobi to replace Sheikh Hammad who had been promoted to be the Chief Kadhi in 2004.

Former Chief Khadi Sheikh Muhdhar retired after attaining the mandatory 60 years retirement. 

Qualified candidates were required to have at least 15 years of experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner. 

The Chief Kadhi was recruited under the revised policy of the Judicial Service Commission scheme of service, a position that is now at par with that of a chief magistrate.

The Kadhi Courts are established under Article 170 of the Constitution and their jurisdiction is limited to the determination of Muslim law relating to personal status, marriage, divorce or inheritance in which all parties profess the Islamic faith and submit to the jurisdiction of the co