JKUAT in collaboration with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) conducted a Risk Awareness Training for all Heads of Department as part of its continued efforts to strengthen proactive risk management and institutional governance.
The training, organized on May 21st, 2025, by the JKUAT ISO secretariat, aimed at enhancing the understanding of institutional risks among departmental leaders and empower them to play an important role in managing potential threats within their respective units.
With emerging risks becoming a serious challenge for institutions today, the training also sought to raise awareness among Heads of Department on how to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate hazards that could impact the University’s operations and strategic objectives.
Speaking during the training, Mr. George Mungai, the lead trainer and auditor in Management Systems at KEBS, said that risk is an inherent part of every organization and must be proactively identified and managed to ensure operational stability and long-term success.
Mr. Mungai stated that risk management is essential in protecting institutions from potential disruptions, financial losses, reputational damage, and compliance failures. He stated that a proactive approach to identifying and addressing risks is key to ensuring organizational resilience and sustainability.
“This training is essential in fostering a proactive mindset toward risk awareness and preparedness, ensuring that departments and the university as a whole is not only reactive but strategic in managing uncertainties,” said Mr. Mungai.
He also underscored the importance of constantly updating the risk register to ensure that emerging threats are promptly captured, assessed, and addressed in alignment with the institution’s evolving operational environment.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Ngumi, said the training is crucial in ensuring that the University remains vigilant, responsive and well-prepared to navigate both current and emerging challenges that may affect its operations and strategic direction.
“Risk management training is crucial in ensuring that institutions are well-equipped to anticipate, assess, and respond effectively to potential challenges that could disrupt operations or hinder the achievement of strategic objectives,” said Prof. Ngumi.
Prof. Ngumi lauded KEBS for being an important partner to the University, adding that the collaboration has greatly contributed to enhancing standards, quality assurance, and institutional capacity across various areas of operation.
The Dean, School of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (SCEGE), Dr. Eng. Charles K. Kabubo, said the training had provided valuable information that would enable departmental heads to better identify potential risks, implement effective mitigation measures, and strengthen overall decision-making processes within their units.