Institutions of higher learning are under increasing pressure to implement stronger security measures to ensure students safety, especially following a rise in student murders on campuses.
Dr Beatrice Inyangala, Principal Secretary for Higher Education, stressed the need to integrate AI-driven security systems and smart education solutions to enhance both campus safety and the quality of learning. "It is now time for universities to seize this opportunity and implement transformative solutions," Dr Inyangala said in a speech read on her behalf by Dr Aurelia Rono, PS for Parliamentary Affairs.
Speaking at the Hikvision Safe Campus and Smarter Education open day hosted by the University of Embu in Nairobi, Inyangala said that these technologies would not only improve security but also create opportunities to foster creativity and equip students with essential skills for the future. "This will not only secure the future of our institutions but also propel students toward success in an ever-evolving world," she added.
Recent studies, such as the AAU Campus Climate Survey, have highlighted troubling trends in sexual misconduct and other crimes on campuses.
