Private Security Regulation Act

23. Requirement for Registration

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

23. Requirement for Registration

(1)An individual private security services provider shall make an application for registration to the Authority in such form and manner as may be prescribed and the application shall be accompanied by the prescribed application fee.

(2)An individual shall be eligible for registration as an individual private security provider if that person—

(a)is a citizen of Kenya or a person who is ordinarily resident in Kenya;

(b)is over eighteen years of age;

(c)holds at least a primary school certificate;

(d)has attended training in security matters in an institution accredited by the Authority;

(e)submits a certificate of good conduct issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation;

(f)where he or she previously served in any of the disciplined services, produces a certificate of discharge and a certificate of clearance from such service;

(g)has no criminal record; and

(h)is of sound mind.

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Source: Kenya Law