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Meaning, Duties and When You Need One A plain explanation of private security escorts: who they are, what they do and who books them. Who is watching your property when you are not? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Escorts protect movement; guards protect a fixed place. - The work is mostly planning and awareness, not confrontation. - Escorts can be low-profile or visible. Quick answer A security escort is a trained person or team who accompanies a client, vehicle or valuable item from one place to another to keep it safe. They plan the route, watch for threats, control access at stops and coordinate communication. In Kenya, escorts are booked for executives, visiting delegations, airport arrivals, events, diaspora families and high-value movements. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Escorts protect movement; guards protect a fixed place. - The work is mostly planning and awareness, not confrontation. - Escorts can be low-profile or visible. - Always use a licensed provider. ## What an escort does - Plans the route and timing before the trip - Checks the pick-up and drop-off points - Stays with the client and controls who gets close - Keeps contact with a control room or team lead - Handles delays, diversions and incidents calmly ## Escort vs security guard | | Security escort | Security guard | | --- | --- | --- | | Where | Moves with you | Stays at a site | | Main job | Safe movement | Access control and patrol | | Planning | Route and timing | Post orders | If you need both, see our [security guards](https://qyvea.co.ke/security-guards) and [private escort services](https://qyvea.co.ke/private-escort-services-kenya). ## Who books escorts - Company executives and directors - Visiting investors and delegations - Families arriving from abroad - Event organisers and wedding parties ## Frequently asked questions Is a security escort the same as a bodyguard? 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