OUK Hosts National Defence College Officers for Benchmarking Visit

OUK Hosts National Defence College Officers for Benchmarking Visit

Latest News / August 29, 2025

Seated (L–R): Mr. David Wambulwa (NDC), Prof. Carolyne Omulando (DVC-AA, OUK), Colonel (Dr.) Henry Mwenemeru and Major (Dr.) Elius Karuiru.

Standing (L–R): Mrs. Elizabeth Makau (Programme Manager, OUK), Mr. Isaack Okiyai (HoD Library, OUK) and Dr. Catherine Kagucia (Ag. Registrar, AA).

The National Defense College officers paid a benchmarking visit to the Open University of Kenya, where they held fruitful discussions with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs on potential areas of collaboration.

Speaking during the visit, Colonel (Dr.) Henrey Mwenemeru noted: “Our interest is to learn from OUK because the university offers high-quality education and robust programmes.”

On her part, Prof. Omulando affirmed OUK’s commitment to partnerships, saying: “We are open to collaborations that enrich our academic and institutional growth.”

Left- Prof. Carolyne Omulando receiving a trophy from Colonel (Dr.) Henry Mwenemeru

Background on the National Defence College (NDC)

The National Defence College was founded in 1992. Owing to the complexity of developing a suitable curriculum, the first course was launched in July 1997. Since then, NDC has consistently conducted annual programmes, positioning itself as Kenya’s premier institution for strategic training, leadership development and national security studies.

 

 

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