National Security Council (Kenya)

The National Security Council (NSC) of Kenya is the highest constitutional state organ responsible for national security, policy integration, and crisis management.[1] Based at State House in Nairobi, it is chaired by William Ruto as President of Kenya. Prior to 2010, national security decisions were primarily managed by the National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) of the eGovernment of Kenya. Following the introduction of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya, the NSC was formally institutionalized to ensure civilian oversight, parliamentary accountability, and structured decision-making in matters of state defense.[2] The operations, meetings, and statutory duties of the council are fully regulated by the National Security Council Act of 2012.[3] The NSC must also submit an annual report to the Parliament of Kenya detailing the security state of the country.[4]

Composition

Photo Name Title
William Ruto President of Kenya (Chairman)
Kithure Kindiki Deputy President of Kenya (Vice-Chairman)
Joseph Boinnet National Security Advisor (Secretary)
Soipan Tuya Cabinet Secretary for Defence
Musalia Mudavadi Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
Cabinet Secretary - Ministry of Interior
Dorcas Oduor Attorney General of Kenya
Charles Muriu Kahariri Chief of Defence Forces
Noordin Mohamed Haji Director-General of the National Intelligence Service
Douglas Kanja Kirocho Inspector-general of police

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NSAs

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Constitution of Kenya: Article 240". Kenya Law Reform Commission. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
  2. ↑ Branch, Daniel (2011). Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963–2011. Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0300148763.
  3. ↑ "National Security Council Act, No. 23 of 2012". Kenya Law. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
  4. ↑ "Role of Parliament in National Security Oversight". Parliament of Kenya. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
  5. ↑ Cite error: The named reference KLRC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ↑ "Amb. Dr. Monica Juma, EGH, National Security Advisor". National Defence College Kenya. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
  7. ↑ citizentv.co.ke:Joseph Boinett Sworn In As Inspector General
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