The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has launched a comprehensive safety campaign dubbed, ‘Safer Campus Campaign’ at its Nairobi campus to ensure the safety and well-being of its students.
The initiative was unveiled in a ceremony where Health Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni, in a statement delivered by Dr. Jackson Kioko, CEO of the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority, emphasized the critical need to address pressing issues such as student safety, mental health and gender-based violence (GBV) within institutions of higher learning.
PS Muthoni stressed the urgency of tackling these challenges, noting the rising concerns around students’ mental health and the prevalence of GBV. He called for swift action to ensure a conducive environment for students.
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She further underscored the importance of breaking the silence around GBV, highlighting that the campaign was not just a ceremonial launch but the beginning of a movement aimed at creating a safe environment for all students.
PS Muthoni added that the goal for the initiative is to ensure that students can learn, grow and live without fear.
By Jane Riana
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