Although a highly competitive business, private security has been plagued by malpractices with reports of security guards being underpaid and overworked and female guards exposed to sexual harassment. It also establishes the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to ensure effective regulation and control of the private security services industry in Kenya. Directors, management and staff of private security firms must undergo training with the Authority tasked with developing a standardized curriculum. Hence the need for greater synergy between national security organs and private security providers. Third, BBI calls for better coordination between private security firms and public security agencies.

Source: The Star February 20, 2021 10:18 UTC