President William Ruto has officially granted 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.
The Head of State, who was speaking on Tuesday during the award ceremony, said that NIRU will play a crucial role in strengthening Kenya’s security capabilities in the face of modern challenges such as terrorism and cyber threats.
The president said awarding of the charter to the intelligence university is timely as the country faces complex security challenges.
“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,” he said, calling on NIRU to expand its reach to include students from the global South to enhance its diversity and deepen understanding within the security sector.
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The president challenged universities to set high standards in academic and moral responsibility.
In his remarks, he underscored the necessity for universities in the country to collaborate closely with industry to produce graduates who meet Kenya’s evolving developmental needs, particularly in fields like engineering, security, and digital innovation.
“Universities and industry must work together to equip future engineers to meet Kenya’s development needs,” he stated.
One of the roles of CUK is to monitor and evaluate the state of university education systems in relation to the national development goals and licence any student recruitment agencies operating in Kenya and any activities by foreign institutions.
By Obegi Malack
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