South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has strengthened its capacity to promote peace and resolve conflicts after seven members of its community graduated as government-certified mediators.
The graduates, drawn from the university's senior management, student leadership and administration, completed the Jukwa la Wasomi Mediation and Prevention Security Training Programme, facilitated by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
The programme, implemented through the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, seeks to equip participants with skills to address disputes, promote dialogue and strengthen peaceful coexistence in institutions and communities.
Those who graduated are Vice-Chancellor Prof Douglas Shitanda, Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Innovation Prof Harrison Maithya, former Dean of Students Dr Sedina Misango and the current Dean of Students Prof Cornelius Wanjala.
They were joined by South Eastern Kenya University Students Association (SEKUSA) Chairperson Maxwell Kimetto, Secretary General George Amuda and Vice Chairperson Glory Praise.
The graduation ceremony was held on September 21 at the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies in Nairobi. It was officiated by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, and was attended by other dignitaries.
The achievement is expected to enhance the university's ability to handle disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, reducing reliance on confrontational approaches.
With both administrators and student leaders among the graduates, SEKU is positioning itself to strengthen dialogue between management and students and to promote a culture of tolerance and peaceful engagement.
The university said the achievement reflects its commitment to peacebuilding, conflict resolution and the creation of an inclusive environment within its community and beyond.
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