•Yare added that the DPP has spearheaded significant reforms within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
•He added that Haji has spearheaded significant reforms within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
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The Eastleigh Business District Association has thrown its weight behind DPP Noordin Haji's nomination as the Director General of the National Intelligence Service.
The association through its chairman Mzee Ahmed Yare, said Haji's considerable experience in law enforcement and the justice system complemented by his steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law, renders him an exceptionally qualified candidate for the crucial role.
"In his career, Haji has made remarkable contributions including his exemplary work at the Attorney General's Office and his previous position as the Deputy Director of the Counter Organised Crime Unit at the NIS, " Yare said.
He added that Haji has spearheaded significant reforms within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Yare said Haji oversaw reforms such as the successful deployment of an electronic filing system, significantly enhancing service delivery, and the establishment of the Prosecution Training Institute (PTI).
He said Haji's progressive review of policies and guidelines in the prosecution sector has disrupted the outdated and corrupt system of the past.
"Even earning him adversaries amongst those who benefited from it," Yare said.
He added that Haji's dedication to working with social justice centres demonstrates his commitment to nurturing a fair society.
The association noted that Haji has actively collaborated with human rights groups and community-based organisations to advocate human rights, combat extrajudicial killings, champion the rights of women and marginalised groups, and resist injustice.
"His efforts have helped create a safer and more equitable community where justice is accessible to all," Yare said.
"His understanding of the importance of a stable political environment led him to play a critical role in initiating bipartisan talks between the main players in last year's presidential election, saving the country billions of shillings that would have been lost if protests had continued."
Yare believes such qualities are amongst those considered by President William Ruto when he nominated Haji as the new chief of the NIS.
"The EBDA firmly believes that Noordin Haji, with his extensive qualifications and experience, is the best-suited public official to be nominated as the Director General of NIS," Yare said.
On March 16, 2023, President Ruto nominated Haji as the new Director General of the National Intelligence Service.
If approved by Parliament, Haji will return to NIS after 6 years of serving as DPP.
Before being the DPP, he served as Deputy Director of the Counter Organised Crime Unit within the National Intelligence Service.