The Authority says the forums, which started today, are meant to give Kenyans, security operators, civil society groups, and industry experts a chance to shape the future of the private security sector.
According to PSRA, reforming the industry is long overdue. The Authority notes that private security companies have for years operated under inconsistent rules, leaving gaps in training, licensing, equipment standards, and cooperation with national security agencies.
According to PSRA, reforming the industry is long overdue. The Authority notes that private security companies have for years operated under inconsistent rules, leaving gaps in training, licensing, equipment standards, and cooperation with national security agencies.
The proposed regulations aim to fix those gaps and introduce a clear, modern framework that improves professionalism and accountability.
The Authority has also invited media houses to cover the forums, recognizing journalists as key partners in promoting transparency and public involvement.
The Authority has also invited media houses to cover the forums, recognizing journalists as key partners in promoting transparency and public involvement.
The Nairobi session is being held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Industry players have welcomed the draft regulations, saying they bring long-awaited order to a sector that employs thousands of Kenyans.
Industry players have welcomed the draft regulations, saying they bring long-awaited order to a sector that employs thousands of Kenyans.
The Protective and Safety Association of Kenya (PROSAK) Vice Chair, Monica Kimeu, said the draft stands out for including gender-sensitive provisions.
She noted that, for the first time, the needs of female security officers have been clearly addressed, with proposals such as designated lactation rooms and simplified licensing procedures.
Machakos County Commissioner Josephine Ouko has also praised the new framework. She said the sector plays a major role in supporting national security, especially in areas where police numbers are low.
Machakos County Commissioner Josephine Ouko has also praised the new framework. She said the sector plays a major role in supporting national security, especially in areas where police numbers are low.
She added that formal cooperation between the two sectors will strengthen crime detection and prevention.
If approved, the regulations will introduce uniform national standards for training, licensing, conduct, equipment, uniforms, and overall professional ethics.
If approved, the regulations will introduce uniform national standards for training, licensing, conduct, equipment, uniforms, and overall professional ethics.
PSRA believes these changes will streamline the industry, improve service delivery, and ensure that both officers and companies operate within a clear legal structure.
Stakeholders across the country are expected to submit their concerns, corrections, and recommendations during these forums.
Stakeholders across the country are expected to submit their concerns, corrections, and recommendations during these forums.
PSRA says all views will be considered before the final regulations are presented for approval.
The Authority has described the process as a major step toward modernizing an industry that has grown rapidly over the years but lacked a strong legal foundation.
The Authority has described the process as a major step toward modernizing an industry that has grown rapidly over the years but lacked a strong legal foundation.
Many now hope the public participation exercise will help produce a framework that protects workers, improves services, and strengthens national security.
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