Sharing personal contact information without consent violates Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya, the Data Protection Act, 2019, and its attendant regulations. However, the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has leaked the phone number of the Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU) General Secretary, Dr. Isaac Andabwa.
In a statement posted on their official X account on Wednesday, December 11, PSRA urged social media users to send greetings (tuma salamu) to Andabwa while publicly sharing his contact.
“Tutume Salamu kwa Andabwa leo (loosely translated to let’s send greetings to Andabwa today),” PSRA wrote, attaching his contact details.
The Authority alleged that the move is after Andabwa “designed a pyramid scheme in the form of a suspicious illegal Sacco aimed at robbing, defrauding, and stealing money from poorly paid security guards.”
PSRA also claimed that another Sacco launched by Andabwa in 2013 collected money from guards, but he eventually disappeared with millions of shillings belonging to the security officers.
“He ran away with millions contributed by guards at Uhuru Park! Why did the 2013 Sacco collapse? Where did the millions of guards’ contributions to the Sacco go? Stop taking guards for fools,” the Authority asserted.
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The regulatory authority emphasized that the Union should first implement the proposed Ksh 30,000 minimum wage before considering any deductions from low-paid security guards to fund what they described as a questionable “Sacco” aimed at exploiting poor Kenyans.
“Imagine a security guard earning Ksh 8,000 in Nairobi—how can they pay rent, educate their children, feed their families, or save anything?” the statement read.
“And now you want to take their hard-earned money for this so-called SACCO? What could a guard earning less than Ksh 8,000 a month possibly save?”
The leaking of the phone number and subsequent statement comes shortly after the Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU) unveiled the National Service and Walinzi Sacco Society Limited (NSWS) on Saturday, December 7.
The Union described the initiative as a groundbreaking effort aimed at improving the welfare of private security workers and empowering those at the bottom of the economic pyramid, particularly security guards and officers.
“The official unveiling, led by National General Secretary Dr Isaac GM Andabwa (OGW) alongside branch secretaries, shop stewards, and various stakeholders from across the country, marks a significant milestone in providing financial services, social support, and personal growth opportunities to private security workers,” the union said.
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Dr. Andabwa emphasized Sacco’s vision of fostering financial independence among private security workers, a group that has long been underserved.
“Our private security workers play a critical role in safeguarding our communities and businesses. It’s time we recognize their efforts by empowering them financially and socially through this Sacco,” stated the SG.
The Union outlined Sacco’s benefits, which include affordable savings plans, loan facilities, and a welfare fund to assist members in times of need.
Additionally, Sacco seeks to tackle sector-specific challenges such as low wages, job insecurity, and limited access to credit.
To further support its members, the Sacco plans to collaborate with stakeholders from both the private and public sectors to offer tailored financial literacy programs and professional development opportunities.
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