President William Ruto and Deputy President (DP) Kithure Kindiki presided over the award of a charter to the National Intelligence and Research University College (NIRUC).
NIRUC has been operating as one of the seven constituent colleges of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K).
Others are National Defence College (NDC), Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC), Kenya Military Academy (KMA), International Peace Support Training Centre, Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC) and Defence College of Health Sciences (DCHS).
The Niruc was established in 2021 under Legal Notice No. 96 of 2021 and focuses on intelligence studies and research on complex security threats in order to protect national and regional interests.
NDU-K offers 24 programmes: 6 master’s degree courses, 2 postgraduate diplomas, 2 bachelor’s degree courses, 3 higher higher diploma programmes and 11 diploma courses.
Out of these numbers, NIRUC offers four master’s degree as follows:
1.Master of Arts in Intelligence, Security and Policy Studies
2.Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence Studies
3.Master of Science in Technology and Intelligence Studies
4.Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence Communication
President Ruto is chancellor of NDU-K, while Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri and Lt Gen J L Mutai are the Chairperson and Vice-Chancellor of the university respectively.
NIRUC Principal is Dr Christopher Chumba.
Ruto Sentiments During Charter Award to National Intelligence and Research University College
Speaking during the event, Ruto said chartering the University is especially timely, as Kenya faces complex security challenges such as terrorism and cyber threats.
In addition, he mentioned that the importance of high standards in training our security sector professionals cannot be overstated.
“We expect the National Intelligence Research University to play a crucial role in equipping our intelligence officers to safeguard the nation and to intensify its focus on cutting-edge research and innovation in national security,” Ruto said.
According to Ruto, the charter is both a commitment to academic excellence and a significant investment in Kenya’s security and stability.
Ruto said NIRUC is expected to support Kenya’s digital economy ambitions by aligning its academic and research programs with Vision 2030, the Fourth Medium-Term Plan, and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
The President added that the university will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions.
He also urged NIRUC to expand its reach by admitting students from the Global South to foster a more diverse understanding of the security sector.
“The National Intelligence Research University will not only serve as a centre for learning but also as a hub for research and innovation and the engine that will enable Kenya to remain a leader in the regional and global security agenda,” he said.
Director-General of the National Intelligence Service Noordin Haji and Education CS Julius Ogamba also spoke during the event.
Master’s Courses in Other NDU-K Colleges
1.Master of Arts in National Security & Strategy (NDC)
2.Master of Arts in Crisis Response & Disaster Management (IPSTC)
Postgraduate Diploma Courses
1.National Security and Strategy (NDC)
2.Defence and Strategic Studies (JCSC)
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor of Science in Defence and Security Studies (KMA)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Military Health (DCHS)
Higher Diploma Course & Diploma Courses
1.Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Anesthesia) (DCHS)
2.Perioperative Nursing (DCHS)
3.Critical Care Nursing (DCHS)
“Degrees and Diplomas in other Colleges listed, currently admit participants/students from the military as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies,” reads a statement on NDU-K websites.
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Diploma Courses
1.National Security and Strategy (NDC)
2.Defence and Strategic Studies (JCSC)
3.Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (DCHS)
4.Aeronautical Engineering (Airframes and Engine Option) (DEFTEC)
5.Automotive Engineering (DEFTEC)
6.Aerospace Ground Equipment (DEFTEC)
7.Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Option) (DEFTEC)
8.Information Communication Technology (DEFTEC)
9.Marine Engineering (DEFTEC)
10.Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option) (DEFTEC)
11.Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunication Option) (DEFTEC).
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Courses to be Launched Soon
Here are the programs that are set to be launched soon at various NDU-K colleges
1.PhD in Crisis and Disaster Management (IPSTC)
2.PhD in National Security and Strategy (NDC)
3.Master of Arts in Gender and Peace Support Studies (IPSTC)
4.Master of Science in Information Technology for Defence Sciences (DEFTEC)
5.Master of Science in Weapon Engineering (DEFTEC)
6.Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (DEFTEC)
“Degrees offered or are soon to be offered at IPSTC are open for application by non-military and Ministries, Departments and Agencies applicants. Please check our online platforms for more information,” NDU-K added on its website.
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