High Court Rules on Ouster of Noordin Haji as NIS Director - March 2026

The High Court has dismissed a petition that sought to challenge the appointment of Noordin Haji as the Director of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), with Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruling that the president's discretionary power in appointing such officers is constitutionally protected. President William Ruto has officially appointed Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as the Chairperson of the National Land Commission (NLC) for a six-year term, following parliamentary approval. The National Assembly has approved seven nominees for the National Land Commission (NLC) proposed by President William Ruto, despite concerns raised by some Members of Parliament regarding the nominees' qualifications.

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High Court Rules on Ouster of Noordin Haji as NIS Director

The High Court has dismissed a petition that sought to challenge the appointment of Noordin Haji as the Director of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the president's discretionary power in appointing such officers is constitutionally protected.