Over the years, private security companies have become an integral part of the security ecosystem in Kenya by providing protection to both individuals and businesses:
While these companies have emerged as a vital force in the security sector, the founders of these firms have played a crucial role in shaping the industry and making it what it is today.
In this article, WoK takes a look at founders of some of the leading private security companies in Kenya.
BM Security
The company was founded by the late senior assistant commissioner of police, Bob Morgan in 1984.
Over the years, BM Security has built a reputation of professionalism in providing a range of Security solutions to the Corporate, Banking and Diplomatic sectors.
They offer manned and K9 section guarding, cash management services, electronic security, event security and diplomatic security.
They also offer close personal protection, investigations, security consultancy and training, and cyber security.
Ultimate Security
The security firm is owned by George Zibarras and Kelly Zibarras.
Ultimate Security pride themselves as one of East Africa’s oldest and most professional radio alarm security company.
They offer rapid alarm response, road rescue, fire rescue, emergency escort, tracking solutions and guard monitoring system among other services.
Radar Security Limited
The late Terrill Peters and Andrew Solomon are the founders of Radar Security LTD.
The late Peters served as the company’s operations director until his demise in April 22, 2022; Solomon served as the Managing Director.
The company offers guard services, alarm system installations, mobile patrol, mobile responses, event security, K9 response and VIP security among others.
Lavington Security
Pius Chelimo is the founder of Lavington Security.
The company has among other services event security, retail security, key holding, hotel security and emergency services.
Securex Agencies Limited
The company is owned by Kishorilal Sahni and Tony Sahni who serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) respectively.
Founded in 1970, Securex Agencies Ltd has grown in stature and now has offices in Kenya and Uganda with footprints in Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Their services include on-site security, emergency and alarm response and canine security.
Hatari Security
Steve Mwangi is the owner of Hatari Security Guards Limited.
The company was founded in 1985 and incorporated under the company act (cap 486) in 1994, and it has grown to its current state capable of providing high standards of security services.
Hatari Security has VIP protection, security consulting, home security, K9 dog protection and retail security among others.
