The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) officially launched Volume 2, Issue 2 of its National Security Journal on March 27, 2025, at the university’s Seat in Lanet, Nakuru. This milestone marks a significant step in advancing research and policy discourse on defense, security, and strategy.
The event was presided over by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Research, Innovation, and Security Studies, Major General William Shume, on behalf of Vice-Chancellor Lieutenant General Jimson Mutai.
Themed “Navigating Security and Governance in Contemporary Africa: Multi-Agency Approaches, Emerging Threats, and Sustainable Peace,” the journal focuses on human security in Kenya and the broader African region, addressing prevailing and emerging social, economic, and political challenges.
The publication serves as a platform for sharing research findings generated by the university community, security agencies, scholars, and industry experts. Additionally, it strengthens Kenya’s position as a thought leader in security studies, supports evidence-based security policies, and fosters collaboration between defense institutions, universities, and think tanks.
Speaking at the event, Maj. Gen. Shume emphasized the increasing complexity of global, regional, and national security environments, highlighting the need for a proactive defense and security sector. He underscored the critical role of academic journals in shaping scholarly communities, noting that universities are at the forefront of academic inquiry and addressing societal challenges.
“The National Security Journal is a testament to NDU-K’s commitment to research and innovation in security and strategy, contributing to national security and development,” he stated.
The DVC further noted that the journal is published annually and features contributions from both Kenyan and international scholars. Plans are underway to index it in global academic databases to expand its reach.
Brigadier Peter Chelimo, the Director Centre for Security and Strategic Studies (CSSS), highlighted the journal’s contribution to policy formulation and strategy development for addressing national and regional security challenges. He reiterated that academic research provides the intellectual foundation for shaping national security policies and strategies.
As Kenya’s premier institution for defense and strategic studies, NDU-K aims to foster research that informs national security strategies, promotes homegrown solutions, strengthens collaboration between academia and defense forces, and supports evidence-based security policies.
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