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National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Lieutenant General Jimson Mutai,has today officiated over the 15th University Management Board (UMB) at the University Seat in Lanet, Nakuru County. By authority of the University Statutes, the VC is Chairperson the University Management Board.

The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) convened its 14th Regular Senate Meeting and 10th Senate Board of Examiners (SBE) Meeting at its Seat in Lanet, Nakuru County. The sessions were chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Lieutenant General Jimson Mutai.

In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and governance capacity, the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K), in collaboration with the Executive Office of the President, conducted a comprehensive induction program for newly appointed Cabinet and Principal Secretaries. The two-day course, themed “The Mandate at Hand: A Chance to Deliver,” was held at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) in Karen, Nairobi—one of NDU-K’s Colleges.

The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) today hosted Mr. Ruben Brekelmans, Minister for Defence of the Royal Kingdom of Netherlands and his delegation, at its main campus in Lanet, Nakuru for an official signing of the Letter of Intent, aimed at strengthening mutual cooperation between NDU-K and the Netherlands Defence Academy (NLDA).

Professor Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha, Chairperson of the Commission for University Education (CUE), and Dr. James K. Kibon, Vice Chancellor of The National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), recently visited National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) and met with its Vice Chancellor, Lt. Gen. Jimson Mutai.

The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) held a three-day workshop on Competence-Based Education (CBE) at the Defence Headquarters Officers Mess Conference Room from January 29-31, 2025.

The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) celebrated its 2nd Convocation today at its main campus in Lanet, Nakuru. The ceremony, embodying NDU-K’s commitment to equipping defence and security professionals with top-tier education and training, was presided over by His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, and Chancellor of NDU-K.

The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) recently hosted a delegation from the Commission for University Education (CUE) as part of the accreditation process for two of its flagship postgraduate programmes. The Commission for University Education team, led by Prof. Urbanus Mutwiwa visited the National Defence College (NDC) and the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), both located in Karen, Nairobi.

Lieutenant General David Tarus has today, officially assumed office as the 4th National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) Vice-Chancellor (VC) following his appointment by H.E Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Forces and Chancellor of NDU-K. He takes over from Lieutenant General Jimson Mutai.