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The National Defence University of Kenya (NDU-K)

The National Defence University of Kenya (NDU-K) Courses, Requirements & How to apply

The National Defence University of Kenya (NDU-K) is a Military Premier University located  in Lanet, Nakuru County, in the Rift Valley Region. The University offers a wide range of academic programs related to military and defence studies.

NDU-K has a longstanding commitment to offering higher education to General Service Officers (GSOs), both from within Kenya and internationally.

It stands as the only institution of its calibre in the region, granting certifications, diplomas, and degrees in fields related to defence and security studies.

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Security experts note that Kenya has been at the forefront of setting up security institutions that train personnel across East Africa. Kenya led by creating the National Defence University, a staff college, and a national defence college.

Previously, retired General Robert Kibochi had stressed the importance of investing in military education to deal with growing threats.

Here are all the institutions that also fall under the National Defence University of Kenya umbrella:

  • National Defence College (NDC)
  • Defence Staff College (DSC)
  • Kenya Military Academy (KMA)
  • Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC)
  • International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC)
  • National Intelligence Research University (NIRUC)
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Courses offered at NDU-K

The following are some of the courses offered by the military training institution:

  • Studies in Defence and Security as a Bachelor of Science
  • Information Technology for Defence Systems Bachelor of Science
  • Masters of Arts in Disaster and Crisis Response
  • National Security and Strategy Masters of Arts
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic and Defence Studies

National Defence College

The National Defence College, second only to NDU-K, is Kenya’s primary military training centre. It was established in 1992, as a more cost-effective option for training Kenyan officers instead of sending them abroad.

However, due to the complexity of developing a thorough curriculum, the first course wasn’t available until July 1977. Since then, classes at the college have been running smoothly, with an increasing number of students from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

In May 2000, the college relocated to Karen for improved training facilities and amenities.

By 2002, it forged a partnership with the University of Nairobi, expanding its curriculum to offer diploma and master’s degrees in international studies.

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One of its flagship courses is “National Security and Strategy,” which takes up to 48 weeks. Graduates of this course can pursue further studies in the Master of Arts, Diploma, or Certificate programs in International Studies.

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