New private security regulations good for industry transformation

Kenya’s private security industry is a vast and powerful force. In its foundation, it is police power, with origins older than public policing. It is a central player in the protection of the citizenry, business and property. The scope and extent of private security going into the future looks endless.

The industry has about 1,000 operating entities offering a diversified range of services. It directly employs more than 500,000 people, with an estimated annual turnover of over Sh300 billion. It is ubiquitous and provides, in many cases, the first line of policing for industry, business and individuals.