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Kenya's security guards decry exploitation, demand Sh30,000 minimum wage enforcement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

In June, the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) warned of closing companies that fail to comply with wage regulations.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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