Ruto Hosts NIS Boss Noordin Haji Amidst Abduction Allegations

Nairobi – President William Ruto hosted a critical security meeting at State House, Nairobi, with Noordin Haji, the Director General of Kenya’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), and Ambassador Redwan Hussien, Ethiopia’s Director General of the National Intelligence Security Service, on Saturday.

In a post on his official X account, President Ruto emphasized that the discussions were centered on tackling security threats like terrorism and organized crime, which demand collaborative action across the Horn of Africa.

“Security challenges such as terrorism and organized crime require collaborative efforts among countries in the Horn of Africa. Kenya is committed to working with global partners to ensure stability. We discussed regional security with Ethiopia’s Ambassador Redwan Hussien at State House, Nairobi,” Ruto stated.

Abductions

This meeting follows recent allegations by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, who accused NIS Director Noordin Haji of involvement in the abduction of his son, Leslie Muturi, back in June 2024. In a statement recorded at Kilimani Police Station, Muturi detailed the harrowing experience of his son’s kidnapping by armed, hooded men near Dennis Pritt Road.

Muturi expressed his frustration in locating his son, having contacted various high-ranking officials from the police, DCI, and NIS without success. He managed to secure CCTV footage that showed the vehicles involved in the abduction, identifying a box Prado and another vehicle similar to a Probox.

After failing to find answers through official channels, Muturi personally approached President Ruto. “I went to State House after hearing the President was at a church service in Nyandarua. I explained the situation, highlighting my inability to get help from other officials and my suspicion that NIS was involved,” Muturi recounted in his statement.

According to Muturi, President Ruto then directly questioned Haji about the matter, leading to an immediate acknowledgment and subsequent release of Leslie Muturi. “The President asked Haji if he was holding my son, and upon confirmation, instructed his release within an hour, which was complied with,” Muturi said, noting his son’s safe return home shortly after.