Message from the Chairman.
Welcome to Protective Security Industry Association (P.S.I.A) the preferred home of many of the Country’s registered Private Security Companies. . Since its registration by the Registrar of Societies the Association has as required by its Constitution spearheaded the Professional development of its close to 100 Members drawn from all sectors of the Private Security Industry in Kenya. In the course of its rapid Membership growth, the Association has embraced Professional Security Expertise, specializing in areas ranging from Provision of Manned guarding services, Electronic Surveillance Devices, Security and Safety Consultancy, Guard Dogs Services and Training among others. The guiding principle and goal of the Association is to bring together the many and varied players in the Private Security Industry with a view to moulding them into an effective complimentary force to the State National Security Agents. As an Association, we are happy to note and welcome the move by the Government of Kenya to legislate and regulate the operations of the Private Security Industry in recognition of its critical role in the enhancement of overall safety and security for the people and their property in the Country.
PSIA recognizes the need for joint efforts with government bodies, private sector, non-governmental organizations and public at large to fight crime. It is committed to stamping out crime in Kenya through promotion of high standards of security, lobbying for flourishing business environment and ensuring professional ethics in private security industry. Our aim is to ensure high Professionalism standards of Service, compliance to Government regulations and provision of affordable and quality service. We are also involved in the handling and management of emergencies like fires, natural calamities and attending to trauma stress an injuries;- the aim being acting as agents supporting the community and Government agencies in times of need. This is a free service as much as the company can afford.