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Court Upholds Noordin Haji's Appointment as NIS Boss
A court in Kenya has upheld the appointment of Noordin Haji as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The ruling reaffirms the principle of limited judicial intervention in presidential appointments.
Noordin Haji Retains NIS Director Post
A court in Kenya has definitively upheld the appointment of Noordin Haji as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). This ruling ensures that Haji will maintain his position and clarifies the judiciary's stance on the President's power of appointment.
Principle of Limited Intervention in Presidential Choices Reaffirmed
The court reaffirmed its position that it cannot interfere with the President's choice. It stated that the judiciary adheres to the principle of not intervening in presidential appointments unless it is demonstrated that the President acted in a specific manner.
*Source: Daily Nation (2026-03-13)*




