The National Defence University–Kenya (NDU-K) on 19th March 2026 marked the successful conclusion of a three-day Librarians’ Training Workshop held at the Defence Headquarters, in an event officiated by the NDU-K Director of Examinations, Brigadier Elizabeth Omollo. The seminar brought together library professionals from across the University’s Colleges in an effort to strengthen institutional capacity in knowledge management, research support and academic integrity.
In her closing remarks, delivered on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor Lt Gen David Tarus, Brigadier Omollo conveyed deep appreciation to the participants for their dedication, professionalism and active engagement throughout the programme. She noted that their commitment reflects the University’s broader vision of fostering academic excellence and building a robust knowledge ecosystem to support military education and strategic thought.
Over the three days, participants engaged in forward-looking discussions on the evolving landscape of library and information services. The seminar explored the integration of advanced digital tools such as MyLOFT, MyDiscovery, TURNITIN and emerging AI-driven integrity systems. Equally, the workshop interrogated critical issues surrounding plagiarism, ethical use of generative AI and the adoption of modern metadata and federated search frameworks, the areas that are increasingly shaping the credibility and relevance of academic institutions globally.
The seminar further underscored the strategic role of library services within a national defence university. Deliberations highlighted how effective information management directly contributes to informed decision-making, doctrine development and high-quality research output. Brigadier Omollo emphasized that the integrity and accessibility of knowledge remain indispensable to the preparedness of officers and the University’s growing influence in national and regional security discourse.
As NDU-K commemorates five years since the conferment of its Charter, the workshop stood as a testament to the institution’s deliberate investment in human capital and systems development.
Brigadier Omollo challenged participants to return to their respective stations with renewed purpose; committed to innovation, upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and advancing the University’s aspiration to be a centre of excellence in defence education and research.
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