GardaWorld Security has rebranded its Kenyan subsidiary, KK Security Ltd., to GardaWorld Security–Africa, aligning local operations with its global brand and signaling an expanded commitment to the East African private security sector.
This rebranding follows GardaWorld’s January acquisition of Doctor No Parent Limited, KK Security’s parent company, for an undisclosed sum.
GardaWorld has invested in technology-driven security solutions, including an upgraded National Security Operations Centre (NSOC) in Nairobi, featuring AI-powered remote monitoring, real-time tracking, and a comprehensive mobile response network.
“Our brand evolution reflects our expanded service offering, combining local knowledge with global strength,” said Rishi Ahluwalia, GardaWorld’s country director for Kenya.
Oliver Westmacott, President and Chief Operating Officer of GardaWorld, stated, “This transition strengthens our ability to deliver superior, integrated services to clients across Africa by integrating KK Security’s national experience with GardaWorld’s global expertise.”
The company’s expanded services cater to key industries, including aviation, logistics, extractives, and agriculture, supported by a workforce of over 8,000 security professionals in major Kenyan cities and 132,000 globally.
In January 2025, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) approved the acquisition of Doctor No Parent Limited by GardaWorld CEO Stephan Crétier, confirming it would not disrupt competition or raise public interest concerns.
The acquisition shifts Crétier’s control from indirect to sole ownership, as Doctor No Parent Limited, incorporated in Canada, operates in Kenya through GardaWorld, trading as KK Security Limited.
CAK concluded that the transaction would not alter the competitive landscape in Kenya’s private security and facility management sectors, ensuring business continuity.
he CAK’s approval was based on the transaction’s minimal impact on market structure and competition, despite the undisclosed financial details exceeding the KSh 1 billion threshold for regulatory review.
Kenya’s private security sector comprises 799 registered companies, including G4S, Wells Fargo Limited, and Securex Africa.
