Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) nominee Noordin haji has rubbished claims that his father Yusuf Haji (Garissa senator) influenced his nomination.
Appearing before the Parliamentary Justice and Legal Affairs committee for vetting on Monday, the DPP hopeful said he was nominated basing on his academic qualifications and experience.
Haji who has been the National Intelligence Service Deputy Director until his nomination as DPP vowed to transform the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) if appointed.
He said that his experience in the legal and justice sector will see him expedite cases and ensure justice for all Kenyans.
“I have studied challenges and opportunities in the justice system and I am well equipped to perform the roles of the DPP if approved,” he told the Justice and Legal Affairs committee on Monday.
Haji vowed to work closely with other agencies in the justice sector.
He said that his first assignment if approved as DPP will be to establish a prosecutors training institute.
Haji said that the institute will help provide expertise knowledge to public prosecutors.
“I will establish a prosecutors institute to ensure that the prosecutors get the best and relevant knowledge,” he said.
President Uhuru Kenyatta nominated Haji as the next DPP two weeks ago after interviews for the position were concluded by the selection panel chaired by Elizabeth Muli.
If approved by Parliament, Haji will be officially appointed to office and serve an eight year no-renewable term.
He will take over from Keriako Tobiko who was appointed as Environment Cabinet Secretary.