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“Though this was purely a sovereign decision for Kenya to make, the choice of Gichangi, and the manner of his appointment, puts at risk continued success in our highest joint priority, counter-terrorism,” the then US ambassador William Bellamy, in 2006 advise the US State Department in one of the cables released by Wikileaks.
The Americans were angry that Gichangi had replaced Wilson Boinett at the Intelligence agency, yet Boinett had been instrumental in making sure the NIS was professional.
“While Gichangi might surprise us, the methods involved in replacing Boinett with a Kikuyu widely expected to be a willing accomplice in responding to political pressures from State House - perhaps taking NIS back towards the days of the Special Branch - is troubling,” Bellamy had said.
www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/?articleID=2000131636&story_title=what-us-envoys-thought-about-kenya-s-ex-spy-chiefPolitical correspondent Chris Masons says it seems the intelligence chiefs had a "soundbite ready", referring to Sir John Sawers' assertion that Edward Snowden's leaks had been "very damaging" and "our adversaries are rubbing their hands with glee".
www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-24848186Once in charge, Maj-Gen Gichangi picked Mr Mwongo, who had served in Kenya’s Mission in Stockholm, Sweden, to replace Mr Musikiti Kusimba.
Mr Alexander Onyolo, who was in charge of external intelligence, was replaced by Mr Mburu while Mr John Sergon was replaced from Information Communication Technology by Maj (rtd) Kosen.
www.nation.co.ke/news/Uhuru-shatters-spy-chief--hopes/-/1056/2426922/-/emp744z/-/index.htmlFor too long, the business of intelligence gathering revolved around the presidency, his government and ensuring that any threat against them was exposed and promptly smashed.
The names and laws may have changed. Sadly, the mindset may have not. Intelligence gathering has not clearly shifted from the focus on the presidency and the State to the new and real threats that face the country.
It is these threats that should inform the choice of Gichangi’s successor. The next Director of the NIS should be appointed with terrorism from within and without in mind. The next spy chief must be custom-made for Al-Shabaab and its ilk.
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