The National Security Council (NSC) of Kenya is the highest authority on national security, responsible for supervising security organs and integrating domestic, foreign, and military policies. Chaired by the President, the Council’s members include the Deputy President, relevant Cabinet Secretaries, the Attorney-General, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service, and the Inspector-General of the National Police Service. Its functions include assessing national security capabilities, deploying national forces, and reporting annually to Parliament.Â
