Ruto Urges NDU To Spearhead Security Innovation, Research
Ruto Urges NDU To Spearhead Security Innovation, Research
Speaking in Nakuru on Friday during the second graduation ceremony of the National Defence University of Kenya, Ruto called for swift action to position the university as a leader in security-focused research and innovation.
“This university must move with urgency to establish itself as a hub of security-related research and innovation to consolidate Kenya’s military capabilities while developing valuable technologies with broad civilian value,” he said.
Ruto highlighted key areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and advanced data systems as essential pillars of Kenya’s defense framework.
“Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and advanced data systems must become fundamental pillars of our national defense strategy,” Ruto said.
He underscored the need for the university to lead efforts in developing technologies that not only bolster defense capabilities but also offer significant effort in propelling economic growth and modernizing infrastructure.
The President challenged the graduating class of 2024 to lead in adopting and deploying transformative technologies.
“I challenge the class of 2024 and the entire student body to lead in adopting and deploying these transformative technologies, not only for national defense but also to drive economic growth, modernize infrastructure, and uplift society,” Ruto said.
He highlighted the role of youth, as digital natives, in driving innovation under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
“The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda offers the university opportunities to channel Kenya’s young talent into emerging fields, fostering innovation and contributing to national development.”
“As digital natives, our youth hold the key to transforming productivity through technology, and the university should collaborate with government ministries and agencies to harness this potential,” Ruto said.
Ruto reiterated his commitment to equipping Kenya’s defense forces with the training and resources necessary to excel.
“I reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that our defense forces receive the training, equipment, and support they need to excel.”
Ruto Urges NDU To Spearhead Security Innovation, Research
