Calls for stronger regulations in Kenya’s private security sector dominated a recent forum in Kisumu, with participants emphasizing the need to professionalize the industry. The discussions centered on the Draft Private Security Regulations 2025, which aim to provide formal rules for an act passed in 2016 that has lacked implementation.

• Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa advocated for the regulations, stating they are "long overdue," and will build a "more organized, ethical, and professional industry."
• The public participation session in Kisumu attracted hundreds of participants, including private security firms, county officials, and the public, all providing input on key areas like operations, board appointments, and the use of animals in security.
• Philip Leakey Okello, CEO of the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA), highlighted strong support for the reforms and confirmed a nationwide consultation process, concluding with a final national session at Nairobi’s KICC Lenana Hall.