Managed security services in Kenya

Security considerations in Kenya

A program in Kenya usually covers offices and branches in the Nairobi business districts, retail units inside managed shopping malls, and sometimes hotels or residences on the coast. Most Nairobi malls and office towers run their own perimeter security and vehicle screening, so tenant officers need post orders that set out how they work with building and mall security. English and Kiswahili are both used at work, and officers on client-facing posts are expected to speak both.

Traffic in Nairobi is heavy at peak hours, which affects shift changes, supervisor visits and travel time between sites. Coastal tourism is busiest from December to March, and safari travel peaks from July to October. Coverage plans should include relief officers, seasonal reinforcement for coastal sites, and agreed procedures for cash handling, after-hours alarms and coordination with building management.

• Westlands
• Upper Hill
• Gigiri
• Karen
• Kilimani
• Nairobi CBD
• Village Market
• Two Rivers Mall
• The Sarit
• Westgate
• Garden City Mall
• The Hub Karen
• Nyali

How MGP delivers coverage in Kenya

Coverage in Kenya runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the programme, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in Kenya

The licensing and registration requirements for private security companies and officers in Kenya are confirmed with local partners before work begins.

Cities in Kenya

• Nairobi
• Mombasa
• Kisumu
• Nakuru
• Eldoret
• Malindi

Coverage in other locations, including Naivasha, Nanyuki, Thika and Diani, is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Kenya?

No. MGP does not hold a private security licence in Kenya. Officers are employed by vetted Kenyan security companies that hold the required licences, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do the officers speak?

Officers speak English and Kiswahili. Where a site serves international visitors, any additional language requirement is set out in the post orders for that site and confirmed with the partner company.

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