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Exclusive: Private Security Guards and Companies Rejoice over License Reinstatement
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Exclusive: Private Security Guards and Companies Rejoice over License Reinstatement

Ministry of Interior Shuts Down Naysayers, Orders License Reinstatement for Nine Private Security Firms PSRA had earlier revoked their licenses citing non-compliance with the minimum wage requirements and other breaches. The Protective and Safety Association of Kenya (PROSAK) has said this decision is a major win for private security companies. “PSRA has been disregarding the law and demonstrating impunity through illegal pronouncements. The law remains supreme. This order is a key win for private security guards and the companies whose licenses had been revoked, ” said PROSAK. “Thousands of private security guards whose jobs were on the line have been saved by this order,” the Association added. PROSAK had estimated that the private security sector could lose betwee...
Kes 12B Scandal: A Wake-Up Call for Government Accountability
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Kes 12B Scandal: A Wake-Up Call for Government Accountability

Private  Security Companies and their associations  have expressed concerns about the issuance of Guard Force Number (GFN) by Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA), which could potentially lead to a multi-billion shilling scandal.   All employees in the private security sector, including guards, bouncers, consultants, close protection officers, and others, are required to attend training at institutions licensed by PSRA to obtain the  security ID called GFN.   There are between 1.2 million to 2 million employees in this sector, and the training costs between Kes 10,000 to Kes 12,000 Kes. It leaves alot of unanswered questions regarding the high cost of this government ID, which could potentially cost all security more than Kes 12 billion. Additionally, it is...