Noordin Haji Stories

Pressure mounts on NIS boss Noordin Haji as lobby calls for his resignation over abduction scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Justice Alliance also expressed frustration with Police IG Kanja's claim of ignorance regarding the perpetrators of the abductions.

CS Muturi: My son was abducted by NIS officers, only to be released after Ruto intervened
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Muturi recounted overhearing the President call Haji to inquire whether the NIS was holding Leslie. Haji reportedly confirmed the claim, and the Presi...

Ethiopia’s Grand Mufti calls for peaceful coexistence to combat violent extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The workshop aimed to create platforms for cooperation and coordination among religious leaders, teachers, and media practitioners, who play key roles...

Kenya to form complaints board to hold NIS accountable for its actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The secrecy surrounding NIS operations has made it difficult to hold the agency accountable to the public, according to the Centre for Human Rights an...

Eastleigh celebrates opening of 17-storey Bilal Towers, its latest commercial icon
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 05, 2024

The launch drew hundreds of attendees, including local business people, residents, and leaders such as Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan and...

Bunge La Wananchi defends Senator Abdul Haji over attack by Woman Representative
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 18, 2024

The Bunge La Wananchi officials defended the senator, asserting that his comments were a response to attacks on certain members of the county.

Eastleigh’s festive boom: Shoppers flood streets as Christmas season approaches
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2024

As the festive season progresses, Eastleigh is expected to become even busier. While the congestion poses challenges, the economic opportunities it br...

Key suspect in Mombasa blogger’s kidnapping arrested as he attempts to flee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 08, 2024

The DCI has called on additional accomplices identified during the investigation to surrender.

NEMA officers arrest two people for discharging mud on Eastleigh's major roads
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 05, 2024

The mud discharge extended to Yusuf Haji Avenue and Captain Mungai Street, creating hazards for both motorists and pedestrians.

Traffic chaos in Eastleigh as matatus block key road in new Sacco dispute
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 04, 2024

Eastleigh is currently attracting large numbers of customers who are shopping in preparation for upcoming festivities next month.

Hundreds gather in Eastleigh to mourn murdered mother, daughter and niece
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 24, 2024

In a show of mourning and solidarity, all shops and malls along Yusuf Haji Street in Eastleigh were closed today, reflecting the community's collectiv...

Over 200 children in Garissa benefit from free surgeries at paediatric medical camp
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2024

Mahat Salah, the Garissa Referral Hospital administrator, said over 200 children were successfully treated by the paediatric doctors who had been at t...

Duale criticises state officials allegedly fueling tribalism, regional politics
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2024

The CS challenged leaders who took oaths of office to refrain from ethnic fanatism and remain focused on serving Kenyans. 

Kenya, Ethiopia spy chiefs meet in Addis Ababa in wake of abduction of missionaries
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 22, 2024

The intelligence agencies of both Ethiopia and Kenya have asserted that the OLA has established direct connections with Al-Shabaab militants, accusing...

Eastleigh businesses closed early on Tuesday amid protests in Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 16, 2024

The number of people on the usually bustling Mohamed Yusuf Haji Street was significantly lower.

Activist who sued DP Gachagua for attacking NIS boss withdraws petition
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 15, 2024

Gachagua referred to Haji as a former junior officer at the NIS, yet the chief spy served in key top roles at the agency.

Uproar as CCTV captures five dumping garbage in Eastleigh at night [VIDEO]
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 10, 2024

The video captures five individuals pushing a cart, also known as mkokoteni, loaded with garbage along Twelve Street at around 2 a.m.

Court orders Gachagua to respond to suit over Haji remarks by Monday
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 01, 2024

Gachagua has been sued for violating the National Cohesion and Integration and the Leadership and Integrity Acts by making utterances undermining and...

Ex-Senator Billow Kerrow defends Somali community's role in Kenya's security leadership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

Billow defended Somali leaders, emphasising their reliability, trustworthiness, loyalty and courage, making them invaluable in security leadership.

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