The Kenya National Defense College (NDC) welcomed, on October 14, 2026, the First Secretary of the Cabinet and Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, for a conference for the participants of the 29th promotion. This intervention focused on global geopolitical changes, Kenyan foreign policy priorities and new regional security dynamics.
The Commander of the College, Lieutenant General Juma Mwinyikai, welcomed the participation of the Kenyan Foreign Minister, stressing the relevance of his analyses for strategic leadership and security policy development.
In his remarks, Dr. Mudavadi described a changing global security architecture, marked by intensifying great power rivalries, accelerating technological advances, reshaping alliances, and persistent armed conflicts. These dynamics are testing multilateral institutions and redefining mechanisms for security cooperation.
Turning to the Horn of Africa, the spoke of an environment marked by armed conflict, political instability, terrorism and violent extremism. In particular, he cited the conflict in Sudan and the persistent threat of Al-Shabaab among the main regional challenges, calling for sustained diplomatic engagement, enhanced intelligence cooperation and concerted responses.
The head of diplomacy highlighted Kenya’s role in promoting regional peace and security. He stressed the importance of multilateral diplomacy and regional organizations, including IGAD and the East African Community, in dialogue and conflict resolution.
Regarding the Nairobi Guidelines, he presented the priorities of the revised foreign policy framework in December 2024, focused on defending national sovereignty, promoting economic interests and strengthening international partnerships. He insisted on the need to articulate diplomatic commitments with national security imperatives.
The 29th cohort has 81 participants, including senior Kenyan officers, ministry representatives, and delegates from partner countries in Africa and Asia. Through this initiative, the NDC reaffirms its role in developing leaders who can grasp geopolitical complexities and contribute to effective security policies.
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