The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) and Chairperson of the National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K) Council, General Charles Kahariri, today presided over the 11th Regular Council Meeting held at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Nairobi. The meeting aimed to review the university’s milestones and chart its next strategic direction. IPSTC is a College of NDU-K.
General Kahariri commended the University for its rapid transformation into a global centre of excellence in defence education. He urged the Vice-Chancellor and faculty to continue equipping graduates with the strategic foresight and capabilities required to dominate across all domains — land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
NDU-K Vice-Chancellor, Lieutenant General David Tarus, confirmed that the 3rd NDU-K Graduation and Convocation Ceremony will be held on 21 November 2025, and will be officiated by the NDU-K Chancellor, His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to upholding world-class standards in defence education, research, and regional collaboration, further strengthening NDU-K’s position as Kenya’s strategic brain trust.
Among those in attendance were the Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General John Omenda; Kenya Army Commander, Lieutenant General David Ketter; Kenya Air Force Commander, Major General Benard Waliaula; and all Council members.
Add Comment