D. SECURITY SECTION

Security Section is responsible for the management and co-ordination of the security network in four  Units  namely: Mamlaka, Lower State House Road, Upper State House Road and Women’s Hall including ADD building, UHS (University Health Services) and UNES (University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services), in liaison with other University of Nairobi officials.

The section is headed by a Campus Security Chief.

The section has responsibilities to:

  • Manage and co-ordinate the security network in Mamlaka, Lower State House Road, Upper State House Road and Women’s Hall Units in Liaison with other University of Nairobi officials.
  • Take all necessary steps to detect and prevent crime incidents and apprehension of offenders.
  • Administration of security personnel and matters affecting security in liaison with the Director, Security Services.
  • Ensure that the Director, Security Services and Manager Halls are fully informed of matters relating to crime, security and incidents.
  • Inquire into matters of criminal nature and maintain contacts with external security organs in matters relating to crime and other incidents.
  • Maintaining close contacts with other functional units , good industrial relations within the security team and with other employees of University of Nairobi.
  • Maintain good public order at .
  • Identify and ensure that training needs of the security team are addressed and that the team is well drilled and fit to conduct tasks assigned to them.
  • Investigate traffic and occupational accidents occurring within the halls precincts.
  • Investigate reported cases of misuse and loss of University property or facilities in the halls.