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.

• The court found no evidence of constitutional or legal violations in Haji's appointment.
• Key individuals involved include Noordin Haji and Justice Lawrence Mugambi.
• The ruling reinforces the high legal threshold required to overturn presidential appointments, affirming Haji's continued service.

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.

• Seven individuals were approved to serve on the NLC.
• The nominees include Dr Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as Chairperson.
• Several MPs, notably Funyula MP Dr Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo, voiced doubts about the competence of some nominees to manage land matters effectively.

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.

• Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy appointed as Chairperson of the NLC.
• Appointment effective from March 12, 2026, with President William Ruto making the announcement via a special gazette notice.
• Six other members were also appointed to the NLC, forming a new leadership team tasked with land administration and dispute resolution.