The security sector in the East Africa region is growing and becoming more sensitive, creating a demand for security services by the Government, International organisations, Non Governmental Organisations (staff members working in fields/out of town), financial institutions, the business community and individuals. This has led to significant investment in the sector by both government and the private sector.
Kenya and Tanzania have both suffered from terrorist attacks over the last decade, which resulted in restructuring and advancement in security operations, including the set-up of counter terrorism police units in both countries. The international community recognises the threat of terrorism and helps to equip and fund Kenyan and Tanzanian counter terrorism strategies
The Tanzanian and Kenyan economies rely heavily on the tourism sector for growth which makes security vital. Port of entries, hotels, embassies, offices, and residences are increasing surveillance and taking pre-emptive measures through installation of CCTV, weapons detectors, protective gear etc. to combat insecurity.
Areas requiring security measures and expertise in line with international standards include the airports, ports and maritime (especially with the fast growing problem of piracy on the East African coast).
Most organisations within this region are looking to develop integrated, sophisticated, and pre-emptive security solutions and are constantly searching for professionalism, experience and expertise to deliver security solutions to protect and sustain their businesses, personnel and assets. In addition, the Kenyan and Tanzanian governments would like to put in place the right policies to help mitigate geopolitical upheaval and counter fraud, corruption, terrorism and organised crime.
Two recent cases in Kenya in which more than 150 lives were lost in a supermarket fire and another in an oil tanker explosion demonstrated the lack of preparedness and efficiency in fire fighting and rescue equipment and training. It is also still evident that several public and private buildings and personnel do not adhere to international standards in disaster preparedness. Tanzania has also experienced shortcomings in fighting recent petrol station fires and a fire that destroyed a ship off the port, which questions the ability of major organisations including the port authorities in disaster preparation.
As a result of this, the following opportunities exist:
• Communications and intelligence equipment
• Business continuity, crisis management and contingency planning
• Risk Assessment and Analysis
• Training for specialist military, police, intelligence, security and fire applications
• Close protection, force protection and physical security enhancements
• Security audits and reviews
• Asset and key personnel tracking
• Surveillance and counter-surveillance capability
• Special to Task technical security training
• Corporate liability and reputation risk management
• Insurance related security services
• Media related security and advisory services
• Civil/military co-ordination, planning and interface
• Medical, logistical, and security services and supplies for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and humanitarian support and assistance
• Security printing companies
• Maritime security
• Aviation security
• Fire and disaster preparedness
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