President William Ruto has ordered private security firms nationwide to comply with the government-approved minimum wage and remit statutory deductions.

• All private security guards must be paid the minimum wage of Ksh30,000.
• The directive was issued by President William Ruto during a meeting with guards at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, August 6.
• Firms are also mandated to fully remit mandatory deductions for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA).

President William Ruto has ordered all government institutions and public offices to cease using the term "watchmen" in official records.

• The directive mandates the use of the official designation "private security officers" instead.
• President William Ruto issued the directive to government institutions and public offices.
• The change aims to standardize terminology and elevate the status of private security personnel.

Private security guards in Kenya are demanding improved wages, better working conditions, and professional recognition, appealing directly to President William Ruto for support.

• The Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU), led by General Secretary Isaac Andabwa, highlighted that some guards earn as little as Ksh 9,000 per month.
• Guards are pushing to abandon the colonial-era term "watchman," asserting their role as integral to national security.
• Key demands include the full implementation of labor laws, enforcement of minimum wage, and sector-specific economic empowerment programs.

President William Ruto has ordered all government agencies to stop using the terms 'watchmen' and 'guards' for private security officers, deeming them disrespectful and colonial.

• The President stated these terms undermine the dignity of the profession and will be replaced with respectful terminology.
• This directive involves reviewing and amending regulations like the Private Security Regulatory Authority framework and the General Wages Order.
• President Ruto also announced plans to establish a career progression pathway for the estimated 1.3 million Kenyans working in the private security sector, recognizing them as vital contributors to national security and economic stability.

President William Ruto has ordered an immediate cessation of the use of the terms 'watchman' and 'guard' when referring to private security personnel.

• The government will remove these outdated terms from all official laws, regulations, and documents.
• The directive was issued by President William Ruto during a meeting with thousands of private security officers at State House, Nairobi.
• This move aims to acknowledge and respect the dignity and professionalism of the private security sector, addressing concerns raised by officers about derogatory titles.