The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) has officially launched Volume 3, Issue 2 (2025) of its National Security Journal, reinforcing the institution’s role as a hub for research, policy discourse, and strategic thought in the fields of defence and security.

The Journal themed, ‘Enhancing National Security: Assessing Institutional Efficiency and Inter-agency Collaboration for Effective Management’ underscores the urgent need for coordinated, efficient and adaptive institutional framework to address the increasingly complex and interconnected security challenges of the contemporary world.

The journal provides a platform for knowledge exchange, drawing on research from the NDU-K fraternity, security practitioners, scholars, and industry experts.

Speaking during the launch, NDU-K Vice-Chancellor Lieutenant General David Tarus, emphasized that the journal will serve as a scholarly platform for rigorous, peer-reviewed research, addressing dynamic security challenges facing Kenya, the region, and the global community. The publication aims to bridge the gap between academic research and policy formulation by providing evidence-based insights to decision-makers.

 Lt. Gen. Tarus reiterated the complexity and dynamism of today’s security landscape, underscoring the vital role of research, technology, and collaborative solutions in identifying threats and shaping strategic responses. He described the journal as a testament to NDU-K’s commitment to fostering a culture of rigorous research that contributes to national and regional stability.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Centre for Security & Strategic Studies (CSSS) Major General Joyce Sitienei, echoed his remarks, stressing that the scholarly insights in the volume will inform robust, strategic innovation, inspire policy reforms and enhance professional practices within national security circles to build strong institutional capabilities of safeguarding national interest.

The launch of the journal aligns with NDU-K’s mandate to generate knowledge that supports national security objectives and contributes to informed strategic education that empowers securitzy professionals and nurtures the collaborative leadership needed to safeguard national sovereignty and prosperity.

Present during the event were Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Security Studies ) Major General William Shume, Directors, Heads of Departments,  faculty and staff from the Seat and its Colleges.