The National Defence University-Kenya(NDU-K) on 28th November 2025 carried out its Performance Evaluation for the 2024/25 financial year. The evaluation, conducted at the University Main Campus in Lanet, Nakuru, was led by officers from the Public Management Directorate. This exercise is part of a nationwide review involving all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

The evaluation is based on parameters; target achievements, expected outputs, and performance indicators as outlined in the Performance Contracts for the financial year 2024/25.

Representing the University Vice-Chancellor, Lieutenant General David Tarus, Director of Security Studies, Brigadier Mboya Mwenga, reaffirmed that the evaluation process embodies a shared responsibility to transparently account for the University’s achievements against the specific targets outlined in its performance contract. He reiterated NDU-K’s commitment to excellence, results-based management, and continuous institutional growth.

He emphasized that NDU-K has made significant progress in embracing the performance contracting process by streamlining procurement process, upholding financial prudence, strengthening the digital system, and deepening commitment to competence, innovation and excellence.

Beyond assessing past performance, the evaluation also provided a vital platform for dialogue and learning, setting the stage for continued enhancement of performance contracting across the University's departments.

The evaluation assessed key performance areas outlined in the University’s Performance Contract, including financial stewardship, service delivery, core mandate execution, affirmative action in procurement, implementation of Presidential Directives, and cross-cutting issues.