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The Center for Social and Humanitarian Studies (CSHS) aims to provide innovative training in social sciences, peacebuilding, and humanitarian leadership, targeting law enforcement, administrators, and youth. It will offer a range of accredited courses and programs to address the gap in social sciences education in Kenya, particularly in peacebuilding and community policing. The center seeks to empower communities through quality education and partnerships while ensuring sustainability and continuous professional development.

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The Center for Social and Humanitarian Studies (CSHS) aims to provide innovative training in social sciences, peacebuilding, and humanitarian leadership, targeting law enforcement, administrators, and youth. It will offer a range of accredited courses and programs to address the gap in social sciences education in Kenya, particularly in peacebuilding and community policing. The center seeks to empower communities through quality education and partnerships while ensuring sustainability and continuous professional development.

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📘 BUSINESS PLAN: Center for Social and Humanitarian Studies (CSHS)

Proposed by Bryson Mutuma

1. Executive Summary
The Center for Social and Humanitarian Studies (CSHS) aims to be a leading institution
offering training in social sciences, humanitarian studies, peacebuilding, and governance.
Unlike existing TVETs that focus primarily on technical courses, CSHS will fill a niche by
offering both short-term and long-term professional and academic programs targeted at
law enforcement officers, administrators, youth, civil society, and peace actors.

2. Vision and Mission


Vision:

To empower communities and institutions through quality education in social


transformation, peacebuilding, and humanitarian leadership.

Mission:

To provide accessible, practical, and innovative training in social sciences that fosters
peaceful, inclusive, and resilient societies.

3. Objectives
- Offer certified and accredited courses in ADR, community policing, GBV prevention, and
peacebuilding.

- Provide continuous professional development (CPD) for security personnel, chiefs,


administrators, and youth leaders.

- Promote research and innovation in social sciences and conflict transformation.

- Establish partnerships with county governments, NGOs, and international bodies for
outreach and impact.

4. Courses Offered
Short Courses (1–6 Weeks):

- Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution

- Basics of Community Policing

- Conflict Analysis and Resolution

- Trauma Healing and Psychosocial Support


- Gender-Based Violence Awareness and Prevention

- De-escalation and Crisis Management Techniques

Certificate Programs (3–6 Months):

- Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

- Certificate in Public Administration and Governance

- Certificate in Humanitarian Response and Disaster Management

- Certificate in Community Mediation

Future Diploma Programs (12–18 Months):

- Diploma in Peace and Security

- Diploma in Humanitarian Studies

- Diploma in Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation

5. Target Market
- Police and law enforcement officers

- Chiefs, sub-chiefs, and administrators

- Local peace committees

- Civil society and humanitarian workers

- Youth leaders and community mobilizers

- College graduates seeking social impact careers

6. Market Need and Gap


- TVETs in Kenya rarely focus on social sciences.

- Security actors require continuous peacebuilding and human rights training.

- ADR and community policing are policy priorities under Kenya’s national strategy.

- Growing interest in humanitarian courses due to regional crises (e.g. conflicts,


displacement, climate change impacts).
7. Location and Facilities
Proposed initial location: Embu/Meru/Isiolo/Marsabit region (depending on partnerships
and accessibility).

Facilities will include:

- Classrooms and seminar rooms

- ICT/computer lab

- Peace resource center/library

- Administration block

- Future expansion: residential facilities, mobile training units

8. Legal Framework and Accreditation


- Register as a Private TVET under the TVETA Act and seek collaboration with NACOSTI for
research.

- Seek curriculum approval and quality assurance from Kenya National Qualifications
Authority (KNQA).

- Possible collaboration with universities for diploma and certificate accreditations.

9. Management and Staff


- Director: Bryson Mutuma (Founder – Peace and Conflict Specialist)

- Academic Dean

- Curriculum Developer

- Trainers (Peacebuilding, ADR, GBV, Law, Psychology, etc.)

- Administrative and support staff

10. Marketing and Outreach


- Partnership with county governments, police departments, and NGOs

- Awareness campaigns through social media, barazas, and churches/mosques

- Alumni network and student ambassador program

- Scholarships for youth and vulnerable populations

11. Financial Plan


Start-up Costs:

| Item | Estimated Cost (KES) |


|-------------------------------------|-----------------------|

| Business registration & legal fees | 100,000 |

| Facility rent & renovations | 300,000 |

| Classroom furniture & ICT equipment | 400,000 |

| Staff recruitment & training | 250,000 |

| Marketing & outreach | 150,000 |

| Curriculum development & accreditation | 200,000 |

| Miscellaneous & contingency | 100,000 |

| **Total Estimated Cost** | **1,500,000** |

12. Sustainability Strategy


- Low-cost, high-impact model

- Leverage existing local venues (church halls, chief camps)

- Internship programs for youth and students

- Grant writing and proposal submissions

- Digital training modules (for blended and remote learning)

13. Monitoring and Evaluation


- Annual impact reports

- Tracer studies of graduates

- Stakeholder satisfaction surveys

- Periodic curriculum review with industry players

14. Conclusion
This institution will not only provide education—it will be a catalyst for social change. By
training peacebuilders, administrators, and humanitarian professionals, it will strengthen
the fabric of society and contribute meaningfully to the Big 4 Agenda and Vision 2030.

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