PSRA bill Stories

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...

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 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.

FKE asks state to reinstate licences of 9 security firms suspended by PSRA
Rading Biko  |  Mar 05, 2024

FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo terms the suspension of the licences unconstitutional and warned it could lead to job losses.

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.

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.

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