Nairobi, Kenya, April 10 – Gardaworld Security has announced plans to scale up operations in Kenya following its acquisition of KK Security, a firm that has been struggling with financial and operational challenges.
The deal, cleared by the Competition Authority of Kenya, strengthens Gardaworld’s foothold in East Africa’s private security market.
The firm plans to expand into emergency response, VIP protection, catering, and guard training services.
Gardaworld’s Kenya Country Manager, Rishi Ahluwalia, said the firm is focused on growth and compliance, noting that the security industry has undergone restructuring amid broader economic pressures.
“We’re building new capabilities and expanding our service lines,” said Ahluwalia.
He confirmed the firm has complied with a High Court directive issued in February requiring security firms to implement a minimum monthly wage of Sh30,000 for guards.
The pay structure, set by the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA), includes base pay, housing, and overtime allowances.
Previously, guards earned as little as Sh9,672 in some regions.
Ahluwalia added that Gardaworld is working closely with regulators to align with ISO standards and employment laws.
