PSRA CEO Fazul Mahamed Stories

New Dawn: Security guards to collaborate with police in combating crime
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 30, 2024

After the September 2013 Westgate terror attack, the government noted that guards remain a key first line of defence in potential terror attacks.

State to publish names of security firms not complying with salary requirements
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 05, 2024

In November last year, a gazette notice published by the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA), directed security firms to pay their guards a m...

State moves to tighten security in institutions of higher learning
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2024

According to Fazul, Universities and Institutions of Higher Learning play a major role in national development.

Security guards wage dispute moves to High Court
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 15, 2024

Nine private security companies moved to court in protest over the directive by the PSRA to raise the minimum monthly wage for guards.

State cancels licenses of nine security firms for non-compliance
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2024

Fazul Mahamed said the firms breached the provisions of the Private Security Regulation Act number 13 of 2016

Court suspends implementation of Sh30,000 minimum wage for security guards
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 03, 2024

PSRA had warned private security firms that failure to commit themselves to paying the new salaries would result in legal consequences

Private security firms given seven days to implement Sh30,000 minimum wages
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2024

PRSA directed that a security guard should be paid a basic salary of Sh18,994, Sh2,849 for housing allowance, and Sh8,156 for overtime.

State issues new rules for Airbnbs, other facilities in the wake of two murders
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 15, 2024

In the wake of two recent murders that have shaken the foundations of security in private apartments offering lodging services, Kenyan authorities are...

Government launches nationwide mandatory vetting, licencing of bouncers
Mercy Asamba  |  Jan 09, 2024

This follows assault on journalists and NACADA officers at a Nairobi entertainment joint.

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