Kenya’s defence college embarks on benchmarking mission in Uganda
The NDC-K course members, who are in Uganda as part of their regional and international study tours, were received at the NDC-U campus in Njeru, Buikwe district, by the Commandant, NDC-U, Brig. Gen. Alex Olupot Opolot.
Officers from National Defence College Kenya (NDC-K) and National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U) pose for a group photograph. (Photo by Doreen Musingo)
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A delegation of course members and staff from the National Defence College Kenya (NDC-K) has paid a courtesy visit to the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U).
The NDC-K course members, who are in Uganda as part of their regional and international study tours, were received at the NDC-U campus in Njeru, Buikwe district, by the Commandant, NDC-U, Brig. Gen. Alex Olupot Opolot.
The Kenyan delegation, received on December 6, 2025, was led by Maj Gen Yahya Abdi, who is also senior directing staff at NDC-K.
Maj Gen Yahya Abdi who led the National Defence College Kenya (NDC-K) delegation inspects the guard of honour. (Photo by Doreen Musingo)
“We are highly delighted that NDC-K has chosen to visit NDC-U as part of your regional and international tours. We are pleased to share this moment of professional engagement, mutual learning and strategic dialogue with you,” he said.
Brig. Gen. Olupot said the visit reflects the strong bond, friendship, cooperation and shared security interests that unite the two nations.
He noted that Uganda and Kenya have long stood together in the pursuit of peace, security, stability and prosperity within the region and beyond.
“The collaboration between NDC-K and NDC-U is an important pillar in strengthening partnerships as it brings together strategic thinkers who shape the security landscape of our region,” he said.
He added that the significance of the study tour can be understood across several dimensions, as it offers substantial strategic and academic value for NDC-K course members to understand Uganda’s course content and teaching methodologies.
Visiting officers during a session at the National Defence College Uganda (NDC-U). (Photo by Doreen Musingo)
He said the time spent at NDC-U would be fruitful both academically and culturally, contributing to building strong institutions, enhancing regional cooperation and preparing leaders for the evolving demands of national, regional and global affairs.
Maj. Gen. Yahya Abdi appreciated the hospitality received from NDC-U, noting that it reflects a bright future for both colleges.
He added that the collaboration strengthens the long-standing diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Brig Gen Alex Olupot Opollot of NDC-U hands over a medal to Maj Gen Yahya Abdi of the National Defence College Kenya (NDC-K) at the function. (Photo by Doreen Musingo)
“The interactions will be fruitful and will help enhance the excellence for both colleges. We pledge our continued collaboration and cooperation, more especially in areas of benchmarking,” he noted.
Present at the function were Brig. Gen. Kefa Nangeso, the Dean of Studies at NDC-U, Brig. Gen. David Tweheyo, the college secretary at NDC-U, Brig. Gen. Dr Steven Kusasira, head of faculty policy and strategic studies at NDC-U, Col Dr Davis Rwangoga, senior directing staff, Col Ephraim Mugume, among others.