The government, through the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA), will on Thursday conduct an inspection of at least six major entertainment joints in Nairobi County.
PSRA Director General Fazul Mahamed, in a notice issued on Wednesday, said that the inspection will be geared towards ensuring that the security guards employed by the premises are licensed according to the law.
The authority disclosed that the clubs to be inspected beginning 8am on the said day include; Kettle House, Milan, Black Samurai, Oyster Bay, Embassy Bistrol, and Quiver Lounge Kitengela.
“The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that the bouncers employed or otherwise engaged by these establishments have undergone mandatory security training, are duly licensed and possess valid Guard Force Numbers (GFNs) to operate as private security service providers,” stated Mahamed.
“This inspection underscores the Authority’s determination to continuous oversight and enforcement measures.”
The inspection comes a month after a raid at Kettle House bar where ten bouncers were arrested and charged in court for allegedly assaulting journalists and NACADA officers.
PSRA boss Mahamed had late last year announced the introduction of Guard Force Numbers (GFNs) for private security officers, a move he said was aimed at improving oversight and coordination within the sector.
“This number is a unique identifier designed to facilitate easy recognition of private security officers by members of the public and to assist the government in keeping track of licensed private security officers,” Mahamed stated then
