Guard Services · Nairobi

Security Guards in Nairobi

Uniformed gate, reception, patrol and night guards for Nairobi homes, offices and industrial sites — planned from a visit to your site, not a one-size-fits-all package.

  • Site visit first
  • Written post orders
  • Supervised posts
Qyvea security officer at a reception desk logging a visitor in a notebook

Guards that fit your site

Nairobi sites are very different from one another: a walled home in a quiet estate, an office block with a busy reception, a warehouse on a large plot with several gates. Qyvea Limited is based in Westlands and provides guards for all of them, starting with a visit to see how people and vehicles actually move through your site.

From that visit we write a proposal that says how many posts you need, which hours each post covers, what the guard at each post does and how the post is supervised. You then decide with the facts in front of you, instead of buying a headcount and hoping it is enough.

Where guards make a difference

Most Nairobi sites need one or two of these, not all of them.

Gate & entrance

Controls who and what comes in, records visitors and vehicles, and is the first person anyone meets.

Reception & visitor desk

A presentable front-of-house guard for offices, clinics and showrooms who also handles access.

Mobile patrol

A guard who walks or drives a route and checks in at fixed points, for large sites or several small ones.

Night watch

Cover for premises that are empty after hours: shops, yards, schools and offices.

Parking & vehicle control

Directs vehicles, checks who is entering the compound and watches parked cars.

Premises & shop cover

Opening and closing checks, stockroom watch and a visible presence on the floor.

Qyvea security officer at a gatehouse recording a visitor's details

One post, written down

Every post we set up has written post orders — a plain document that says exactly what the guard does. It means a new guard can pick up the post on day one, and it gives you something concrete to check the guard against.

  • Who may enter, and how visitors and vehicles are recorded
  • What the guard does when the site opens and closes
  • Patrol times and the points to be checked
  • Who to call, and in what order, when something happens
  • How incidents are written up and reported to you

From first call to first shift

Visit & walk-through

We look at the entrances, boundary, hours and what needs protecting.

Proposal

Posts, hours, team and what each post does, in writing.

Briefing

The guards are briefed on your site before they start.

Supervision & review

Posts are checked, and we review the arrangement with you.

Questions to ask any guarding company

  • Are you properly registered? — Ask to see proof of registration and any licences, and verify it with the regulator. This applies to us too — ask us.
  • How are guards recruited and checked? — You are entitled to know who will be standing at your gate.
  • Who supervises the post, and how often? — A post with no supervision drifts.
  • What happens if a guard is sick or does not turn up? — A post should not simply go empty.
  • What do the post orders say? — If there are none, the guard is guessing.
  • How will incidents be reported to me? — By whom, how fast, and in what form.

Common Questions

How much do security guards cost in Nairobi?

It depends on the number of posts, the hours each post covers, the headcount and any equipment such as radios. A round-the-clock post is covered by more than one person across shifts, so it costs more than one guard's day. We quote after visiting your site rather than publishing a price list.

Can I hire night guards only?

Yes. Night-only posts are common for offices, shops, yards and schools that are empty after hours. We can also combine a night post with a day reception guard.

What is the difference between a static guard and a mobile patrol?

A static guard stays at one post, such as a gate. A mobile patrol follows a route and checks in at set points, which suits large sites or several small premises.

Can guards work with my CCTV or alarm?

Yes, and it works better that way. If you do not have cameras or alarms we can install them, so the guard has more to work with than their eyes. See our CCTV page.

How quickly can guards start?

It depends on the size of the request and the number of guards involved. We confirm a start date in the proposal rather than promise a number of days up front.

Get a guard proposal for your Nairobi site

Tell us where the site is and what you need to protect. We will visit and send a written proposal.

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