The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has revealed that some security firms are submitting forged and manipulated pay slips with false information on basic pay and statutory deductions.
The authority noted that falsification of pay slips constitutes a criminal offence under Section 69 (1) (c) of the Act, noting that all those found guilty of the same will face fines as well as imprisonment.
As such, PSRA announced plans to publish a legal notice containing a list of security companies that have failed to comply with new wages set at a minimum of Ksh 30,000.
“The Authority has noted with concern that some security companies are submitting falsified or doctored pay slips capturing inaccurate details about their basic pay and other statutory deductions,” PSRA stated.
“The Private Security Regulatory Authority intends to soon publish a legal notice containing a list of security companies that have failed, declined, or otherwise neglected to submit their legal commitments to pay private security guards the government set minimum wage of KES 30,000 as per legal notice No. PSRA/005/2023,” noted PSRA.
Uncomplying Companies
The authority further called on security firms to adhere to the requirements of the law and refrain from engaging in any fraudulent activities.
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In addition, PSRA warned that failure to comply to the set regulations would attract a statutory review of the company’s registration and licensing status in accordance with section 32 of the act.
“Failure to comply shall result in a statutory review of the company’s registration and licensing status in accordance with Section 32 of the Act,” PSRA warned.
PSRA Sets New Wages for Security Personnel
In a notice published on November 2, 2023, PSRA set the minimum gross pay for security guards at Ksh30,000.
The pay, according to the authority would comprise Ksh18,994 basic pay, a house allowance of Ksh2,849. Those working overtime were to be accorded and an overtime allowance of Kesh 8,156.
The new wage set was to award security guards a minimum amount of Ksh26,000 after all statutory deductions.
Further, the call for better wages for security personnel is aimed at improving both the welfare of the private security officers as well as the financial profile of the companies offering security services.
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“Compliance with the legal notice will not only improve the welfare of the Private Security Officer but also improve on the financial profile of Security Companies,” PSRA wrote in the notice.
PSRA vowed to continue fighting for fair remuneration for all Private Security Guards.
