Gov’t goes after Bouncers, Bodyguard in a new move.
Bouncers will be required to undergo vetting, register and obtain an operating license from the Private Security Regulatory Authority, according to reports seen by k47 digital news team.
The Private Security Regulatory Authority, a Government Agency established under Section 7 of the Private Security Regulation Act No. 13 of 2016 and is charged with the responsibility of regulating the Private Security industry in accordance with the Act and the values and principles set out in the Constitution.
“Section 2 of the Private Security Regulation Act No. 13 of 2016 provides that bouncers, event security personnel, VIP protection personnel, Crowd Control Personnel or any other person hired or otherwise engaged to ensure order and safety on premises used for entertainment, or sporting purposes falls within the legal definition of a private security service proviuer une ue ACL.
Further, section 21 and 28 of the Act require that no person shall engage in the provision of private security services unless that person has been security vetted, registered and licensed in accordance with the Act.”
In line with the above, the Government has ordered “MANDATORY nationwide security vetting, training and licensing of ALL bouncers, body guards, event stewards, door supervisors, event security, VIP protection, close protection, and crowd control security personnel.
“In this regard, the Authority has organized a sensitization forum at the Sarova Stanley Hotel on Wednesday, 17th January 2024 at 8:30 A.M. The forum is free of charge, however for ease of planning you are required to confirm your attendance through Our email; communication@psra.go.ke, and/or get in touch with our officer, MS. Sophia Matheka on Telephone No: +254 700 892 475.”
