Private Security Regulatory Authority Stories

Regulator pleads for state intervention as G4S plans to sack 400 workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The company cited a reduction in business and high operating costs as key reasons behind the decision.

Dangerous job without weapons: Security guards' struggles as anti-state demos turn violent
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 03, 2024

In the thick of anti-state demonstrations are security guards torn between protecting themselves and fighting off criminals, at the risk of suffering...

PSRA proposes amendment of law to arm security guards in high-risk situations
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 18, 2024

The PSRA wants private guards armed in shopping malls, in public spaces characterised by high human traffic, and when handling maritime security, cash...

Private security firms face deregistration for not paying Sh30,000 minimum wage
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 12, 2024

The PSRA warned that tough measures would be taken against all firms that would not have complied with the regulations by June 17 and that the PSRA wo...

Probe begins on billions remitted to COTU by security guards
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 16, 2024

The Private Security Regulatory Authority on Monday directed private security firms to cease making deductions to the trade union, citing complaints b...

In pictures: Security guards throng Uhuru Park as mass registration begins
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 30, 2024

The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) is targeting at least 30,000 private security personnel.

State targets 30,000 security guards in free mass registration at Uhuru Park
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2024

This exercise aims to register at least 30,000 guards, who will subsequently be issued guard force numbers, as mandated by law.

Private security firms withdraw case opposing increase of guards' salaries
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 20, 2024

The firms had moved to court to challenge the government directive to cap the minimum wage for private security guards at Sh30,000

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

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...

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