Workers in a Chinese managed construction site located along Hilltop road, Oloolua Ward, Kajiado North arrived at work yesterday morning 4th December 2025, only to discover the lifeless body of the site’s night watchman.
The legal identity of the body is yet to be released to the public but construction workers told Elveza Media the deceased is a native of Samburu county and claimed to have moved to Kajiado county in search of employment.
According to our sources who wished to remain anonymous for security reasons, the gang of thieves also injured another second guard before stealing construction equipment.
“The gang took their time well! They attacked the guard at around midnight and packed the equipment into an alleged waiting vehicle until 5am in the morning.” The source who wished to remain anonymous said
Those managing construction sites have been urged to beef up security, install enough lighting and ensure the safety of security guards is also considered.
The Kenya’s private security industry is regulated by the private security regulation act, 2016 and the private security (general) regulations. The enforcement of the regulatory framework, is a mandate of the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA)
Security guards in Kenya are banned from carrying firearms but security firms are mandated to provide protection tools such as good torches, pepper sprays, stab vests and communication devices.
The welfare of the guards is well captured in the regulatory framework. Employers must ensure that guards have essential amenities such as the toilet while on duty and are remunerated well financially and in accordance to the employment laws of Kenya.
