Security guard services
Security Guard Services in Burundi
Bujumbura, the economic capital, concentrates offices, banks, international organizations and stores downtown and in Rohero, with residences in Kiriri and Kinindo and port activity on Lake Tanganyika. Gitega, the political capital since 2019, is home to a growing number of institutions and offices.
Security Considerations in Burundi
A program in Burundi most often covers offices and branches in downtown Bujumbura and Rohero, residences in Kiriri, Kinindo and Kigobe, and sometimes sites in Gitega. The program applies the same Post Orders, the same supervision and the same reporting format at every site. Kirundi is the everyday language and French is the common language of business; English and Swahili are useful for receiving regional and international visitors.
The two rainy seasons affect travel, particularly on the roads between Bujumbura and the interior of the country. Coverage plans should include relief officers, procedures for power outages and fuel supply disruptions, and coordination with building and residence managers.
- Downtown Bujumbura
- Rohero
- Kiriri
- Kinindo
- Kigobe
- Ngagara
- Port of Bujumbura
- Gitega
How Coverage Works in Burundi
McCray designs the program, and officers follow McCray Post Orders.
How to Become a Licensed Security Guard in Burundi
In Burundi, private guarding and surveillance companies (sociétés privées de gardiennage et de surveillance, SPGS) operate under a decree that allows private companies to take part in guarding and surveillance activities. The sources consulted describe only the obligations of companies: no individual officer license, training standard or examination has been confirmed.
Supervising authority: Ministry of the Interior, Community Development and Public Security (Ministère de l’Intérieur, du Développement Communautaire et de la Sécurité Publique), through the directorate responsible for monitoring, inspecting and regulating private guarding and surveillance companies. The legal framework is a decree on the organization and regulation of these companies, whose number and date have not been confirmed in the sources consulted. english.abpinfo.bi/2022/03/29/security-companies-are-called-upon-to-comply-with-regulations
Agency Licensing
Companies must be approved by the ministry responsible for public security. In March 2022, the ministry counted 38 approved or registered companies, two of which had temporarily suspended operations, and sorted them into four compliance categories. The ministry expects companies to have a head office, submit monthly reports, keep personnel records, pay social security contributions for all officers, cover health care for workers and their families, pay wages on time, including overtime, and comply with legal working hours and leave. Companies that fail to meet these obligations face the penalties set out in the decree, which can go as far as removal from the register or suspension of operations.
Sources
- ABP (Burundi Press Agency): Security companies are called upon to comply with regulations (March 29, 2022)
- Le Renouveau: workshop for private guarding and surveillance companies (March 26, 2022)
Requirements change. Confirm current rules with the official regulator before applying. This summary is general information, not legal advice. Last updated November 2026.
Cities in Burundi
- Bujumbura
- Gitega
- Ngozi
- Rumonge
- Kayanza
- Muyinga
Coverage in other cities, including Bururi, Makamba and Cibitoke, is arranged on request.
Provinces of Burundi
- Buhumuza
- Bujumbura
- Burunga
- Butanyerera
- Gitega
Frequently Asked Questions
What Languages Do the Officers Speak?
Officers speak Kirundi and French. For corporate reception desks and international organizations, officers with working English or Swahili are assigned, and the required level is stated in the Post Orders for each site.
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