Secure transportation & Security Drivers in Kenya

Kenya

Secure travel for VIPs in Kenya

We are often tasked with protecting VIPs in The Republic of Kenya, especially in Nairobi (the country’s commercial hub) and Mombasa (its major port), as well as cities such as Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret.

Kenya has a growing service industry, especially in tourism. Agriculturally, its main crops are tea, coffee and fresh flowers. The country has the largest economy in East and Central Africa.

It’s described as both the ‘birthplace of humanity’ and a ‘young country’, in that around three-quarters of the population under the age of 35.

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Security drivers in Kenya

When you are booking transportation for a VIP in Kenya, it’s wise to include a trained driver as part of the security team.

Trained security drivers not only act as executive chauffeurs, but also have the skills to deal with any emergency that might occur – anything from  manoeuvring a vehicle quickly out of trouble to providing first aid in case of a medical emergency.

Meanwhile, our close protection officers discreetly protect executives when they are out and about.

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Security vehicles in Kenya

There’s an extensive network of paved and unpaved roads, with two trans-African routes that pass through Kenya – the Cairo – Cape Town Highway and the Lagos – Mombasa Highway.

There are 15 airports with paved runways.

We can arrange private aviation, security drivers using armoured or soft-skinned vehicles depending on the level of risk, and executive protection services.

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Overview of Kenya

Kenya’s geography varies from snow-capped mountains to forests, agricultural areas and deserts.

It often rains heavily in the afternoons and evenings. The season of ‘long rains’ lasts from April to June, with ‘short rains’ from October to December.

British English and Swahili are the official national languages – note that our security drivers and executive protection officers all speak English, and we can provide interpreters as part of our service.

Security risks in Kenya

There is much poverty in Kenya and Nairobi has one of the world’s largest slums, housing up to one million people.

Outside Nairobi, the crime rate is lower.

As in many poorer countries, tourists can be the target of robbers.

The country has historically had high levels of corruption, which are being addressed by the current government.

Drug abuse and trafficking are major issues, especially in Mombasa.

Paying bribes is a ‘normal’ part of society. Homosexual acts are illegal. Single-use plastic bags have been banned since 2017.

Violent crime

Car-jacking is common (with an average of 10 vehicles attacked per day in Nairobi).

Armed bandits can lie in wait near the game reserves.

Many gang members work in conjunction with corrupt police officers. Also, gangsters have reportedly been killed by the police.

Non-violent crime

Stealing is the most common crime, and often goes unreported, perhaps because people don’t have confidence in the police service.

The risk on the streets is grab-and-run (even through an open car window), and safes and their contents have been known to be stolen from hotels.

Terrorism

There have been terrorist attacks in Kenya made by a ‘Kenyan Mujahideen’ made up of Islamic converts, mostly recruited from the coastal areas of the country.

Riots

There is little political activism in Kenya. Ethnic clashes can occur around voting time, but tourists are not generally the target.

Events

Most visitors come to Kenya for the wildlife. Africa’s big five’ can all be spotted here, especially in the Masai Mara: elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The annual migration of millions of wildebeest occurs between June and September.

As well as photo safaris in the game reserves, tourists enjoy the beaches, scenery including Mount Kenya and the view of Kilimanjaro (across the border), and the tea and coffee plantations.

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