Kenya, May 26-Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to position itself as a regional hub for strategic military education and security leadership following the graduation of 71 senior officers and civilian officials from the National Defence College (NDC), drawn from Kenya, government agencies, and 19 allied countries.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya presided over the graduation ceremony of National Defence College Course 28 (2025/26), describing the programme as a critical pillar in shaping leaders capable of responding to evolving global and regional security challenges.
The cohort comprised participants from the Kenya Defence Forces, Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government, as well as officers from 19 allied nations across Africa and beyond, reflecting the increasingly international character of Kenya’s defence diplomacy and professional military education.
CS Tuya said the National Defence College continues to play a central role in preparing leaders equipped with the strategic thinking required in an increasingly complex security environment marked by transnational threats, technological shifts, and geopolitical uncertainty.
“Earlier today, I had the honour of officiating the graduation ceremony of National Defence College (NDC) Course 28–2025/26, marking the successful completion of a rigorous and transformative programme by 71 distinguished participants drawn from the Kenya Defence Forces, Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government, and 19 Allied Countries from across Africa and beyond,” she said.
She commended the College’s leadership, faculty, and staff for their commitment to professional military education, strategic thought, and policy-oriented research, noting that their work continues to strengthen both national resilience and regional security cooperation.
A key highlight of this year’s graduation was the diversity of the graduating class, with increased representation of women in strategic leadership training programmes.