This study determined the effect of security risk control programmes on safety in
universities in Tharaka-Nithi and Meru. Descriptive survey research design was used
targeting staff and students in the Universities. A complete enumeration the 27 top
management staff and a sample of 72 students and 71 staff was conducted. Data collection
was done using questionnaires pre-tested at Dedan Kimathi University using split half
technique obtained a correlation coefficient of 0.769. Data analysis was done using
inferential statistics and results were presented incross tabulations, Chi-square, frequency
and percentages. The analysis used Statistical Package for Social Sciences. All universities
have implemented various programmes aimed at increasing safety in the universities. The
results further revealed that there was no significant association of security risk training
programmes with safety in universities since 0.496>0.05 and chi-square was 49.936. This
study will form a basis of policy formulation on safety and security matters in public
universities in Kenya and provide a basis for further research in the field.
Keywords: Security, risk, safety, security training, Control, Universities
