Government begins vetting of security officers in Universities and Colleges

Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) CEO Fazul Mohamed has announced that the government has started mandatory training, vetting, and licensing of all security officers employed or otherwise engaged in universities and Colleges in Kenya. Below is the part of the statement; 

Vetting and Licensing of security officers in Universities and Colleges in Kenya

Following the increased incidents of insecurity within and around the universities in Kenya, it has been decided that a meeting with heads of security and officers in charge of security in universities (public and private) and institutions of higher learning be held with a view to ensuring that our institutions of higher learning are safe and secure.

In view of the foregoing, the Government has commenced the mandatory nationwide security vetting, training and licensing of all in-house security officers employed in institutions of higher learning, contracted private security officers, and all officers offering security services, be they employed by the said institutions or otherwise engaged as private security service providers.

In this regard, the Authority has organized a sensitization forum at the Kenya School of Government, Kabete on Thursday, 22nd February 2024 at 8:30 A.M.

The forum is free of charge. However, for ease of planning, you are required to confirm your attendance through email; communication@psra.go.ke, and/or through Ms. Sophia Matheka on Telephone No: +254 700 892 475.