Security Services in East Africa and the Indian Ocean

Licensing across the region

Each jurisdiction in the region has its own private security law and regulator, and requirements cover both the security company and the individual guard. Réunion and Mayotte are French overseas departments, so French private security rules apply there. McCray works with partners that hold current local licenses and confirms officer eligibility before assignment. Licensing requirements for each country are set out on its country page.

Mainland hubs and island markets

Programs often combine a regional headquarters in Nairobi or Addis Ababa with hospitality properties in Mauritius or Seychelles. McCray keeps the same Post Orders format, supervision, incident reporting and performance measures at every site, and reports to the client directly. Officers clock in with GPS confirmation.

English and Swahili are widely used in Kenya and Tanzania, while French is common in Djibouti, Madagascar, the Comoros, Réunion and Mayotte. Post Orders are written in the language officers use on post.

Scheduling for hospitality and business travel

Resort properties in the islands follow international travel seasons, with the year-end holidays among the busiest periods. Mainland offices see conferences and leadership visits throughout the year. McCray plans added posts and executive protection support around those dates, and the Operations Desk answers 24/7/365 in English or Spanish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which rules apply in Réunion and Mayotte?

Both are French overseas departments, so French private security rules apply. The country pages for each cover the details.

Can one program cover a Nairobi office and an island resort?

Yes. Both sites run on the same Post Orders format, reporting and performance measures under the McCray Global Partner Program.

Does McCray provide support for visiting executives?

Yes. McCray offers executive protection support through licensed local partners in the region.