Haji's nomination to head NIS gets support from civil groups

Alliance for Democracy, Rule of Law and Security Kenya Chairman David Odhiambo, Owallo Ochieng and Caleb Wanga. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

He added: "He has actively collaborated with human rights groups and community-based organisations to advocate human rights, combated extrajudicial killings, championed the rights of women and marginalised groups and resisted injustice."

While Alliance for Democracy, Rule of Law and Security Kenya said Haji has managed to balance some of the cross cutting interests in the country.

"We are confident that President Ruto had the wisdom to nominate Haji based on his capabilities to serve," David Odhiambo, the group's Chairman stated.

Similarly, the Consortium of Grassroots Civil Society Organisations threw their weight back Haji's nomination.

The organisation said DPP during his two decades of public service demonstrated dedication, diligence and patriotism.

[Additional reporting by Wesley Koech]