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Information systems are increasingly becoming important facilitators of efficiency in academic and administrative services delivery in universities world-wide as well as in Kenya. To meet the requirements of confidentiality, availability and integrity of the information systems, universities need to ensure physical security of these systems. This study specifically investigated the implementation levels of physical security measures employed by the randomly sampled private and public universities in Kenya. Questionnaires were used to collect data from purposively sampled university staff members, the data was then analyzed, interpreted and presented using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was analyzed to yield frequencies which were expressed into percentages for better understanding. Results revealed that while physical security mesures for information facilities are employed by a lot of the universities, most vital aspects like signage implemetation, ICT asset register, and recovery of portable devices is widely not practiced. The paper recommends better implemetation of physical security safeguards for university information systems. Further emanating research areas from the research study are discussed.