KK Security Ltd Rebrands to GardaWorld Security in Kenya to Reflect Comprehensive and Evolving Service Offering

NAIROBI, April 2, 2025 – GardaWorld Security, a global champion and leader in security services, today announced that KK Security Ltd (“KK Security”) is rebranding to GardaWorld Security – Africa in Kenya. Following GardaWorld Security’s acquisition of KK Security in 2016, this rebranding aligns operations in Kenya with GardaWorld Security’s global brand, which has an extensive footprint spanning Africa, as well as North America, Europe and the Middle East.  

“We have built a best-in-class business by combining KK Security’s decades of national experience with GardaWorld Security’s global expertise, but we still have big ambitions for Kenya which is a market with evolving customer needs and further growth potential. This rebranding is a natural next step, as we continue to innovate and focus on delivering superior integrated services to bring differentiated value to clients in Kenya and across Africa,” said Oliver Westmacott, President and Chief Operating Officer, GardaWorld Security – International.   

With a long record of implementing comprehensive security services in Kenya, tailored to specific sectors including aviation and port operations, logistics and supply chains, extractives and agriculture, as well as diplomatic and international NGO community security, GardaWorld Security –  Africa is a trusted partner for Kenyan and multinational organizations seeking to protect their people, places and assets against new and existing risks including crime, civil unrest, terrorist threats and climate impacts.  

“Our brand evolution reflects the breadth of our service offering, as we continue to combine local knowledge with global strength and invest in training and technology to provide comprehensive security solutions,” said Rishi Ahluwalia, Country Director – Kenya, GardaWorld Security – Africa. “The GardaWorld Security brand is considered a quality benchmark for the security industry worldwide, synonymous with excellence, accountability and innovation. This makes it a perfect fit for our business in Kenya, where we uphold these same best-in-class standards to create a unified security infrastructure.” 

The company's industry leading innovation includes its newly upgraded National Security Operations Centre (NSOC), with AI-enhanced remote offsite monitoring capabilities, real-time tracking and overwatch of assets and operations, as well as 24/7 information flows from an extensive network of mobile response vehicles, leveraging ground-level intelligence for dynamic decision-making. 

GardaWorld Security – Africa maintains a strong local presence, employing over 8,000 highly trained security professionals. An expanded state-of-the-art NSOC and training facility in Nairobi ensures local talent remains central to operations, covering critical regions including Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nairobi and Nakuru.  

GardaWorld Security is a business of Garda World Security Corporation (“GardaWorld”), an entrepreneurial-driven corporation that builds global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technologies, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions, employing more than 132,000 highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe. Majority owned by Founder, Chairman, President and CEO Stephan Crétier, together with select members of management, and recently valued at C$14 billion in the largest private buyout in Canadian history, GardaWorld is a global entrepreneurial success story, adhering to a deep owner-operator mentality. For more information visit: gardaworld.com  

About GardaWorld Security – Africa 
GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security services and technology solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe. Driven by a relentless entrepreneurial culture, core values of integrity, vigilance, trust and respect, and strong connections with local communities, GardaWorld Security emphasizes solutions adapted to each customer and consistently superior service delivery. GardaWorld Security – Africa has decades of experience operating in dynamic environments in over 10 countries in Africa, with a comprehensive service offering that now spans security services, planning and consulting, remote site medical and fire rescue services, journey management, facilities management, K9 services, government services and integrated technology solutions. With a deep understanding that security is critical to conducting business and keeping communities safe, GardaWorld Security is committed to impeccable governance, professional care and well-being of its various stakeholders. The company's commitment to excellence has made it the long-standing security partner of choice for some of the world's most prominent brands, multinational corporations and governments. For more information visit: garda.com/en-zw