The police in Kisumu West say security has been beefed up ahead of Maseno University's 15th graduation ceremony to be held on Friday, December 11, at the Siriba Campus.
The institution is expecting a large number of visitors turning up for the event which shall see those who completed form four in 2009 and 2010 at the same time having been admitted to the institution in a double intake.
Speaking in his Maseno office, Kisumu West OCPD Peter Omanwa said security within and around the institution has been beefed up in collaboration with the graduation committee.
"Over 65 security personnel are deployed to provide security during this vital ceremony, and we are assuring those graduating, friends, relatives and dignitaries attending the event that security is paramount," revealed the OCPD.
He added that the consideration was made as a result of the large number of students in session and the expected dignitaries who will be in attendance.