Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – President William Ruto has awarded a charter to the
National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), transitioning it from a
constituent college of the National Defence University (NDU) to an independent
institution dedicated to intelligence studies and security research.
While presiding over the event,
President Ruto said that NIRU will play a crucial role in bolstering Kenya’s
security capabilities in the face of modern challenges such as terrorism and
cyber threats.
“Chartering the National
Intelligence Research University is especially timely as Kenya faces complex
security challenges,” said President Ruto.
He explained that the university
will provide specialized training and conduct advanced research to equip
intelligence officers with the skills needed to protect both national and
regional interests.
Furthermore, President Ruto
called on NIRU to expand its reach to include students from the global South, enhancing
the university’s diversity and deepening understanding within the security
sector.
He encouraged NIRU to align its
programs with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the Fourth Medium-Term Plan, and the
Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), initiatives that emphasize
technology as the driving force behind Kenya’s continued leadership in regional
and global security.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
