NAIROBI, Kenya — The Government has reached a partnership agreement with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to enhance security and disaster preparedness at key national events.
The deal was announced following a high-level meeting at Harambee House between Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo and KEPSA’s Security Board Chairperson Annette Kimitei.
Officials said conference tourism and large-scale events remain vital to Kenya’s economy and require strengthened security coordination.
The KEPSA delegation included representatives from the Events Managers Association of Kenya (EMAK) and the Bouncers Association of Kenya, who engaged the Ministry of Interior on improving safety standards across the events industry.
National Event Security Framework
Under the agreement, a multi-stakeholder working group will be formed under the leadership of the Internal Security Principal Administrative Secretary to develop a national event safety and security framework.
The framework will:
- Establish minimum safety standards for events
- Strengthen coordination between police, emergency services, and private security providers
- Enhance risk assessment and disaster preparedness protocols
- Improve crowd control and ticket management systems
Officials said large-scale gatherings will require formal risk assessments before approval, with organisers expected to demonstrate coordination with law enforcement, fire departments and ambulance services.
Economic Importance
“Tourism and events are a vital part of the economy,” the joint statement read, noting that international tournaments, concerts, political gatherings and conferences create jobs and attract visitors.
The proposed framework will also address cybersecurity, counterfeit tickets, infrastructure investments and public health risks.
Stakeholders admitted that security has often been treated as an afterthought in event planning — a gap the new partnership aims to close.
