The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has trained security personnel on campus safety and emergency response.
The national training programme is aimed at enhancing campus safety and emergency response capabilities among its security personnel.
KMTC said the training seeks to equip the officers with skills to protect the students and to enhance their response to emergencies.
The training acted as part of the college’s strategic commitment to fostering a safe, secure, and student-centred learning environment.
The Deputy Director of Finance, Planning, and Administration, Lucy Chebungei commended the security teams for their commitment to duty and encouraged them to remain vigilant in protecting students, staff, and college property.
Chebungei, who represented the CEO Dr Kelly Oluoch was speaking during the official closing ceremony held on May 16, 2025.
“This training equips our personnel with critical skills to promptly identify and report potential threats to the relevant security agencies,” Chebungei said.
Chebungei emphasised that the training covered a wide range of safety and emergency preparedness topics, including early threat detection, effective response protocols, and inter-agency coordination.
The programme also included modules on customer service and professional conduct, with a focus on improving the quality of interaction between security personnel and campus stakeholders.
Chebungei emphasised the critical importance of fostering respectful engagement within learning institutions.
She noted that such an environment not only promotes academic excellence but also encourages open dialogue, mutual understanding and the development of both students and educators.
“Beyond safety, we are empowering our teams to deliver service courteously and professionally,” Chebungei said.
The college believes that well-trained security staff play a vital role not only in physical safety but also in promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
By equipping its personnel with both technical and interpersonal skills, KMTC aims to ensure that students and staff can thrive in an environment where safety is prioritised.
The training exercise reflects KMTC's ongoing investment in staff development and institutional excellence.
The ceremony brought together officers from KMTC campuses
across the country.
