The National Defence College (NDC) Course 27-24/25, consisting of senior military officers from 15 countries, civilian representatives from Kenyan government ministries, state departments, and members of other security agencies, visited several key military headquarters in Kenya on Tuesday, 26 November 2024. Their visits included the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Headquarters Kenya Army (HQ KA), and Headquarters Kenya Air Force (HQ KAF).
At DHQ, the delegation was welcomed by Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General John Omenda and Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Doctrine, and Training (ACDF OPD&T) Major General Fredrick Leuria. They received briefings on the structure, roles, and contributions of the Ministry of Defence and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to national, regional, and global security.
In his address, the VCDF emphasized the importance of strategic-level policy training in shaping defence and security decisions for their countries.
“Peace and stability are essential for national development,” he stated, “and as strategic leaders, we must initiate policies that enhance our countries’ defence capabilities.”
During their visit to HQ KA, the participants were hosted by Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Tarus. He provided insights into the Army’s role, its current deployments, and its contributions to KDF’s broader mandate. Lieutenant General Tarus praised the NDC as a premier institution for nurturing strategic skills essential for nation-building.
At HQ KAF, the Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Fatuma Ahmed, received the group. She highlighted the Kenya Air Force’s role in national defence and the strategic importance of airpower in meeting modern security challenges. She also underscored the value of NDC studies in fostering strategic thinking and leadership among the participants.
The Commandant of NDC, Lieutenant General Juma Mwanyikai, expressed gratitude to DHQ, HQ KA, and HQ KAF for their support in hosting the study visits and sharing valuable insights into their operations. He praised their contributions to national and regional security, emphasizing the need for inter-service collaboration to address contemporary security issues.
The training at the NDC equips participants with critical skills for high-level responsibilities, making them valuable resources in tackling dynamic and complex security threats. NDC is a College of National Defence University-Kenya.
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