Mistrust of Somali community in Kenya should come to an end

DPP Noordin Haji addresses inmates at Nairobi Remand Prison on May 22, 2023 during the launch of online complaints and case review system. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Recent appointment of Somalis into high-profile positions within government has raised eyebrows amongst some Kenyans.

When the President nominated Noordin Haji as Director General of the National Intelligent Services, there was uproar on the social media, particularly from the Kenyan elite who are overrepresented on Twitter. Many of them expressed doubt as to whether Mr Haji is a loyal Kenyan.