Noordin Haji Declines To Reveal His Net Worth, Here is Why

Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) nominee Noordin Haji has declined to reveal his net worth.

While appearing before the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, May 30, Haji stated that his net worth will be a national security issue if he is approved to assume office.

"Honourable chair, I was going to request considering the sensitivity of the office I will hold, that I give this to your committee because it might be a national security issue at some point,” said Haji.

He instead handed over a document detailing his wealth to Belgut MP Nelson Koech who is the chairperson of the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee.

Haji who currently serves as the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) was nominated as the new Director General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) by President William Ruto on May 16.

If approved by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, Haji will take over from Major General Philip Wachira Kameru, the outgoing Director General, heading for retirement.

Haji holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Master of Laws (LL.M) degrees from the University of Wales, Cardiff.

He also holds a second Masters Degree in National Security Policy with Merit (MNSPO) from the Australian National University.