Security Products and System Consultancy in Kenya
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Establishing of a sustainable security sector in Africa is the cornerstone to peace and development stability in the continent. The security sector reforms has been on the receiving end of the international community’s helping hand. The assistance has been directed to the countries who have been overcoming the challenges and becoming part of the solution. This has encouraged the intra-African collaboration which is key to building a sustainable security capacity in Africa. If the solution has to be long lasting it has to be owned and
There have been lives that have been lost simply because civilians have either been scared to enter a scene of crime or they entered a scene of crime carelessly thus causing more harm. There are innocent people who are rotting in jail not because they were thugs enough but because they found themselves in the midst of a crime they had no idea about. They heard someone crying for help, and with their kind heart they went to offer their tender hearted assistance. However, they had no notion of the implication they were getting themselves into. Crime scene is crime…
Access control System (ACS) may vary from the simple electronic pads securing a single small door to large multi-networked systems connecting a number of buildings. It may as well consist of a simple mechanism where you just need to key in a password or it could be an advanced integrated mechanism controlling every single function of the building access control points. It all depends on the needs of your business facility or home. Just before you get into purchasing an ACS (Access Control System) there are a number of factors you need to put into consideration. Purpose is the key…
While vehicle tracking may be new to your business, GPS (Global Position System) is a proven technology that is fast becoming the industry standard for businesses with truck fleets. By not tracking your trucks, you could be putting your business and employees at risk. GPS Tracking provide fleet management systems that enable companies to track, monitor and manage their vehicle fleets. We understand the challenges that your company faces in knowing where vehicles are at all times, avoiding expensive break-downs and keeping overall operating costs down and Vendor. As a fleet manager, you can now put the power of GPS…
Whether one is travelling around a location on business or recreation, they need hotel accommodation. As it has been observed in the past, Kenyans have a unique holiday culture. Whenever there is a long holiday weekend, it is not unusual for people to travel en masse to destinations such as Mombasa, Malindi, Naivasha and Nyeri to name just but a few. Christmas and Easter holidays experience the highest level of travel and hotel bookings. It is therefore imperative that one finds hotel accommodation that is secure and safe. On the other hand, most holidaymakers would rather book into a facility…
CCTV surveillance is the process of capturing what is happening at a location and projecting it on a TV screen. Video surveillance is one of the most commonly used security options. People love it because of its simplicity. All you need is a camera, video recorder and a screen. These are linked through power and network cables. Closed circuit cameras come in numerous specifications. There are those that are capable of image magnification. Others give clear images irrespective of whether it is day or night. The whole idea of surveillance is to enable monitoring of activities going on at a…
Nairobi has in recent times had a vibrant nightlife. Perhaps this is the reason there are nightclubs in almost every street within the central business district. Action begins on Friday evening. It gains momentum again on Saturday afternoon. Nearly every balcony available has turned into a club. Walk along Tom Mboya Street, Moi Avenue or Kimathi Street and you will notice just how many nightclubs there are. The global nature of nightlife Nightlife is an aspect found in the main cities across the globe. Therefore, Nairobi is not an exception. With revelers flocking to their favorite bars and lounges, another…
In every business entity, there is some information that is considered to be of sensitive nature. This includes employee and customer data. To keep such information safe, the following simple steps will come in handy: Take an inventory of all data capture and storage assets You can take stock of information assets in the following five ways: i. Know which equipment helps in data capture By having an in-depth knowledge of all your information assets and the way you access it, you will be in a perfect position to know areas where you are vulnerable. Take inventory of computers, servers,…
CCTV surveillance cameras are a common feature in shopping malls, streets, banking halls and other places frequented by the public. Where they have been used in the past, CCTV cameras have been proven useful in preventing crime and apprehending perpetrators. Nonetheless, the use of CCTV surveillance systems is not only restricted to the areas mentioned above. In recent times, schools, colleges and universities are now considering the prospect installing these security devices within their campuses. Realistically speaking, no place, academic institutions notwithstanding, is safe. Criminals can strike anywhere. Incidents of crimes that have taken place within school compounds are increasingly…