Abstract:
Sexual harassment of male students by female colleagues is on the rise in institutions of higher
learning. This paper explores the various forms of sexual harassment that the male students
experience in the hands of their female colleagues. Interviews were held with a selected sample of
male students from a university in Kenya. Findings indicate that sexual harassment has shifted
from the traditional indecent exposure, to unwanted sexual remarks, forced sexual contact, and
sexual messages and pictures sent through phones or even e-mail. There is need for institutions
to sensitize male students on what sexual harassment is, and how and where to seek for
professional help. Institutions also need to work towards nurturing harassment-free campuses
for all.
