NAIROBI, Kenya, April 15 – The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has directed all private security firms to immediately stop the deductions and remittances of security guards’ monthly trade union fee contributions to the Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTU).
According to PSRA, the above individuals have been contributing between Sh150 and Sh600 to COTU, despite their low salaries and non-representation by the trade union body.
“Regrettably, not withstanding their significant financial contributions, COTU has not lived up to its mandate and has persistently disregarded, declined, and/or neglected to advocate for their rights, advocate for compliance with minimum wage and promote the general welfare of private security guards. Section 9 (k) of the Act mandates PSRA to promote the protection and enforcement of the rights and welfare of private security officers (security guards),” PSRA said in a statement.
This comes in response to security guards’ complaints about fund utilization and the failure of COTU to address their welfare.
“The Authority is actively investigating COTU’s handling of security guards’ contributions (estimates puts this figure in Billions),” the Authority stated.
“PSRA is fully committed to regulatory standards that ensures security guards’ rights and welfare are protected.”
