Rarely do security chiefs step forward to explain themselves to the public or trigger national debates.

But at a recent event at the National Intelligence Research University (NIRU), National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri did just that.

Also present were Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo, former Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed, and USIU Vice-Chancellor Mwenda Ntarangwi.

NIRU Vice-Chancellor James Kibon ensured diversity among attendees, bringing together media professionals, university academics, think tanks, youth activists, jua kali operators, government officials, and members of the business community.