The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) delegation, led by Vice-Chancellor, Lieutenant General David Tarus  paid a courtesy visit  to the National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) at its Headquarters in Nairobi to discuss possible areas of collaboration between the two institutions. This was a reciprocal visit following an earlier visit to NDU-K by the Academy’s leadership.

During the visit, the delegation met with the leadership of the Academy, led by the  Commandant, Mr. David Mathiu.

Discussions between the two institutions centred on strengthening collaboration and developing concrete strategies to shape the future of professional studies in security and policing.

Both parties emphasised the importance of cross-institutional learning, ethical leadership, and shared capacity-building to enhance operational effectiveness and public safety nationwide.

Building on that foundation, the visit marked a significant step forward in advancing the National Police Service’s vision of establishing and operationalising a fully-fledged National Police Leadership University.

Central to these conversations was the recognition that quality training and leadership development are critical pillars in safeguarding national security and enhancing the quality of service delivery to the public.

During the visit, Lt Gen Tarus, assured the Academy leadership of NDU-K’S unwavering support through mentorship and the continuous development of quality programmes tailored to the evolving demands of national security and society.

He underscored that this partnership represents a long-term investment in building the leadership capacity of national security agencies, both now and in the future, pledging to walk alongside the Academy as it navigates the next phases of its journey, and in aligning its policies with the requisite requirements of the Commission for University Education (CUE) and other relevant bodies, subsequently achieving full accreditation and recognition

In his remarks, the Commandant of the NPLA , reiterated the mutual benefits that the two institutions stand to gain based on the unique niche that they occupy. He emphasized the need for joint programs, short capacity courses and exchange programs as areas that could benefit the two institutions.

He further noted that this collaborative initiative not only enhance professionalism within the Service but also ensure that the skills imparted directly benefit police officers across the country, as well as the communities they serve.

Also present during the meeting were Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance & Administration) Major General Thomas Ng’ang’a, his Academic & Students Affairs counterpart Prof. Ann Muigai the University Registrar, Directors, Heads of Departments, and faculty and staff from the Seat and its Colleges.