Managed security services in Rwanda

Security considerations in Rwanda

A program in Rwanda usually covers offices, retail units and hotels in Kigali, with some sites in secondary towns or near the national parks. Office buildings and hotels in Kigali generally screen visitors and vehicles at the entrance, so officers need post orders that set out how they work with building security. Kinyarwanda is spoken by almost everyone, and English, French and Kiswahili are also official languages; English is the main language of business.

Kigali hosts international conferences and sporting events at the Kigali Convention Centre and BK Arena throughout the year, which raises demand for officers at short notice. Gorilla trekking brings visitors to Musanze, and Rubavu on Lake Kivu is a weekend destination. Coverage plans should include relief officers, reinforcement for event periods, and agreed procedures for access control and coordination with venue security.

• Kigali CBD
• Kigali City Tower
• Kimihurura
• Kigali Heights
• Kigali Convention Centre
• Kiyovu
• Kacyiru
• Nyarutarama
• Remera
• BK Arena
• Kigali Special Economic Zone

How MGP delivers coverage in Rwanda

Coverage in Rwanda 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 Rwanda

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

Cities in Rwanda

• Kigali
• Musanze
• Rubavu
• Huye
• Muhanga
• Rusizi

Coverage in other locations, including Nyagatare, Rwamagana and Karongi, is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Rwanda?

No. MGP does not hold a private security licence in Rwanda. Officers are employed by vetted Rwandan 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 Kinyarwanda, and officers on client-facing posts also speak English. Where French or Kiswahili is needed, the requirement is set out in the post orders for that site and confirmed with the partner company.

See the Africa overview for other countries.