CDF CHAIRS 9TH NDU-K REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

General Charles Kahariri, Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) and Chairperson of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Council, chaired the 9th University Regular Council Meeting at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Karen, Nairobi. The meeting focused on strategic reviews and key decisions to guide NDU-K’s continued growth and mission in National Defence Education.

General Kahariri commended the university’s leadership for its dedication to training, capacity building, and research in national security and strategy, encouraging the staff to take pride in guiding the University Management to greater heights as an institution of strategic national importance.

“I wish to emphasize on the need to invest on the conduct of research and innovations that will not only contribute to a secure and peaceful society, but contribute to the University’s standing, the University has a duty to contribute immensely to transforming our National security landscape and shaping the future of our society through provision of applied research findings,” added the CDF.

In highlighting recent achievements, General Kahariri acknowledged the Council’s support, citing the University’s successful conduct of the Second Graduation Ceremony and the release of Volume 2 Issue II of the University’s National Security Journal on 27 March 2025 themed ‘Navigating Conflict, Security and Governance in Africa: Multiagency Approaches, Emerging Threats and Sustainable Solutions.

General Kahariri further congratulated and welcomed two new members, Mr John Kariuki and Professor Mumo Kisau on their appointment as NDU-K Council members, encouraging them to contribute objectively to the Council deliberations for the benefit of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor of National Defence University-Kenya, Lieutenant General Jimson Mutai, informed the Council that the University hosted a delegation from Netherlands on 19 Mar 25 and signed a Letter of Intent on collaboration between NDU-K and the Netherlands Defence Academy. He also reported that the approval process of the reviewed University structure and governance instruments is still ongoing.

The meeting reaffirmed NDU-K’s commitment to excellence in Defence Education, further solidifying its role in shaping Kenya’s Defence and Security landscape.

Among those who attended the meeting included the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General John Omenda, Service Commanders, other Council members and University leadership.