The National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K) launched its journal to enhance national security and development.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Monday launched Volume 1, Issue Two of the journal at the National Defence College in Karen, Nairobi with a theme ‘Security Institutions in National Development’.
According to Duale, the move to launch the journal also underscores the human security dimension in Kenya and regionally and the prevailing and emerging socio-economic realities and proposed remedies.
Duale said the global, regional, and national security environment is becoming increasingly complex and dynamic, which demands a proactive defence and security sector.
“This will lead to the identification of the threats and mitigation measures through research and development, innovation, intelligence, and early warning systems,” he said.
He noted that the Journal is evidence that the university is living up to what it was established to undertake; research and innovation in the fields of security and strategy to enhance national security and development.
“The publications in the Journal are derived from diverse professions which together contribute to national security and prosperity, reinforcing NDU-K as an academic powerhouse in sharpening the professional skills and research capabilities of personnel from the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs),” said the CS.
He said the Journal shall be useful to not only the Ministry but also the government to develop policies and strategies that guarantee peace and security for national development.
“We will continue supporting the University to execute its mandate, to conduct research and proffer innovative solutions to address the challenges our Forces face in the operation areas and support the national development agenda.”
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla attributed the successful publication of the Journal to the dedicated and cohesive team and commended the various authors for their well-researched contributions.
“I’m very proud of the entire team that contributed to the journal for their well-grounded research and innovation.
Research is key as it provides practical solutions amidst emerging security threats,” said the CDF.
University Vice-Chancellor Maj Gen Said Farah said the Journal will contribute to the formulation of policies and strategies that will address the security challenges facing the country and the region.
He maintained that the journal is critical since it has enabled the university to deliver the core mandate of conducting research and innovation in defence, security, and strategy.
The Journal covers among others the role of fusion centres in integrating public health and medical intelligence gathering and the role of the church in promoting co-existence in warring communities.
Regional security complexes in the Great Lakes Region, the influence of development on de-securitization of the North East Kenya, global terror and the impact on revenue mobilization in West Africa are also covered.
Officials said the journal marks another key milestone in the University’s contribution to a secure and peaceful Kenya for accelerated national development.
Meanwhile, Defence Principal Secretary, Patrick Mariru led Heads of Department from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and their deputies in a week-long training in Leadership and Productivity Management in Naivasha.
The training organized by the National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre (NPCC) is aimed at sensitizing the MoD departmental Heads on government Productivity Management.
The PS noted that incorporating Productivity Management in the Performance Contract reporting tool will facilitate the prudent use of public resources by preventing wastage, which will increase output and ensure maximum performance in the Public Service.
Mariru implored the participants to cascade the knowledge acquired to all staff in the Ministry for ease of coordination and compliance.
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