National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) is the first specialist University in Kenya. Unlike other universities, education at NDU-K is aimed at providing knowledge in strategic defence and national security.

According to an article published by Daily Nation, dated 1 August 2022, National Defence University-Kenya is not your regular public institution of higher learning. From its location, administration, governance structure, and studentship, NDU-K is an institution of its kind in East and Central Africa! Read more here.