In the thick of anti-state demonstrations are security guards torn between protecting themselves and fighting off criminals, at the risk of suffering serious injuries or losing their lives.
The PSRA wants private guards armed in shopping malls, in public spaces characterised by high human traffic, and when handling maritime security, cash in transit, government institutions, critical infrastructure, and institutions with elevated vulnerabilities and security risks.
The PSRA warned that tough measures would be taken against all firms that would not have complied with the regulations by June 17 and that the PSRA would not send any more reminders.
The Private Security Regulatory Authority on Monday directed private security firms to cease making deductions to the trade union, citing complaints by the guards over the fund's usage.
The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) is targeting at least 30,000 private security personnel.
This exercise aims to register at least 30,000 guards, who will subsequently be issued guard force numbers, as mandated by law.
The firms had moved to court to challenge the government directive to cap the minimum wage for private security guards at Sh30,000
Nine private security companies moved to court in protest over the directive by the PSRA to raise the minimum monthly wage for guards.
Fazul Mahamed said the firms breached the provisions of the Private Security Regulation Act number 13 of 2016
PRSA directed that a security guard should be paid a basic salary of Sh18,994, Sh2,849 for housing allowance, and Sh8,156 for overtime.
In the wake of two recent murders that have shaken the foundations of security in private apartments offering lodging services, Kenyan authorities are tightening their grip on safety measures.