Noordin Haji previously served as the Director of Public Prosecutions from 2018 to 2023.
11 Facts About Noordin Haji
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Noordin Haji's father was Mohamed Yusuf Haji, a Kenyan politician who served in various roles in the government.
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Noordin Haji received Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Wales.
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Noordin Haji was admitted to the bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 1999, and joined the State Law Office as state counsel in 2000.
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On 28 March 2018, Noordin Haji was appointed the Director of Public Prosecutions by then President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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In May 2023, President William Ruto nominated Noordin Haji to be the next Director General of the National Intelligence Service.
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Noordin Haji was born on 3 July 1973 in Malindi, then part of Kilifi District in the Coast Province.
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Noordin Haji's father, Mohamed Yusuf Haji, was a Kenyan politician who held various positions in government throughout his life, including as both a nominated and elected member of parliament, a provincial administrator, senator and the Minister of State for Defence under Mwai Kibaki.
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Only two years into his position as the DPP, Noordin Haji has made a number of high-profile charges that are geared towards enhancing the fight against corruption.
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One of the most impactful rulings that have been passed during Noordin Haji's tenure, is the ruling by the High Court on 25 July 2019 in the case of Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal.
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On 12 December 2012, during the 49th Jamhuri Day celebrations, Noordin Haji received the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya by the then President of the Republic of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki for distinguished services to the nation.