Tokayev reappoints Mergaliyev as Supreme Court chairman
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree reappointing Aslambek Mergaliyev as Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan on July 8, 2026. Mergaliyev has held the position since December 2022.
The Reappointment
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on July 8, 2026, reappointing Aslambek Mergaliyev as Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan, according to Akorda. Mergaliyev, born April 2, 1972, in Pavlodar region, has held the post since December 2022. The decree was announced via Akorda's Telegram channel.
Constitutional Context
The reappointment follows the new Constitution that took effect July 1, 2026. Justice Minister Yerlan Sarsembayev earlier stated that within two months of the Constitution's entry into force, six key officials must be appointed: Prosecutor General, National Bank chairman, Supreme Court chairman, National Security Committee chairman, Higher Judicial Council chairman, and Human Rights Commissioner. Mergaliyev's reappointment fulfills one of these mandates.
What's Next
The remaining five constitutional appointments are expected within the two-month deadline. It remains unclear when the government will resign before the newly elected Kurultai, as previously indicated by the justice minister.
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Tokayev reappoints Mergaliyev as Supreme Court chairman
