GardaState.
East Africa's Fastest-Growing Security Company

Protect What
Matters Most
East Africa.

World-class integrated security and risk management across Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Backed by GR8 Africa — 5,000+ professionals protecting 500+ clients.

Trusted byGovernmentsBanksSACCOsEnterprises
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What We Do

End-to-End Security,
Localised for East Africa.

Four integrated service pillars aligned to global standards and adapted for the operational realities of East Africa.

01

Security Advisory

Strategic security reviews, bespoke threat analysis, travel security assessments and security design — enabling informed decisions before risk materialises.

Risk AssessmentsTravel SecuritySecurity Design
02

Physical Security

Trained, licensed security officers providing guarding, access control, K9 services, embedded management and 24/7 operations centre support across East Africa.

Security GuardingK9 ServicesControl Room Ops
03

Technology Solutions

Design, supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV, AI-powered video analytics, biometric access control, perimeter protection and remote monitoring systems.

CCTV & AnalyticsAccess ControlRemote Monitoring
04

Crisis Management

Proactive crisis planning, simulation training and real-time incident command — covering KRE response, cyber threats, evacuation and full incident management.

Crisis PlanningCyber ResponseEvacuation Management
05

Enabling Services

Integrated facilities management, logistics and courier services, HSE compliance, training, staffing solutions and ambulance response across 100+ properties.

Facilities ManagementLogisticsHSE Compliance
By the Numbers
5,000+
Security Professionals
Across East Africa
4
Countries
Kenya · Tanzania · Ethiopia · UAE
500+
Clients Served
Est. 2020
$50M+
USD Revenue
Annual turnover
About GardaState
"Protecting What Matters"
— delivered through
world-class security.
NASDU (UK) Certified K9 Unit
24/7 Operations Centre
Backed by GR8 Africa Group
East Africa's Fastest Growing

Founded in 2020 in Dubai, UAE and backed by GR8 Africa, Garda State Security set out to build East Africa's premier integrated security group. In just five years we have grown to 5,000+ professionals operating across Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

Our clients range from governments and embassies to banks, SACCOs and large enterprises. Regardless of scale, every engagement is delivered with the same precision, professionalism and accountability.

NASDU (UK) CertifiedBacked by GR8 Africa15+ Branches
Solutions

Built for East Africa.
Delivered to Global Standards.

Physical Security

Round-the-Clock Protection

Layered physical security tailored to your specific risk environment — from Nairobi CBD to remote agricultural sites and complex diplomatic compounds. Armed and unarmed personnel, mobile response and 24/7 operations centre coverage.

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Key Capabilities

  • Fixed & roving guard posts
  • Access control & CCTV monitoring
  • Armed & unarmed licensed officers
  • Mobile response units
Executive & K9

Executive Protection & K9 Unit

Discreet close protection for executives, diplomats and high-profile individuals. Combined with East Africa's only NASDU (UK) certified K9 unit — all dogs owned, all handlers directly employed.

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Key Capabilities

  • Close executive protection details
  • Advance work & journey management
  • Detection dogs (explosives, narcotics, currency)
  • Guard & tracking dog teams
Crisis & Technology

Crisis Intelligence & Tech Solutions

AI-powered surveillance, biometric access control, perimeter protection and 24/7 remote monitoring — paired with proactive crisis planning, KRE response, cyber threat management and real-time incident command.

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Key Capabilities

  • AI-powered CCTV & video analytics
  • Biometric & card access control
  • Crisis planning & simulation training
  • Cyber response & evacuation management
Get in Touch

Ready to Secure
What Matters?

Speak with one of our intelligence specialists. All enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality.

Email

info@gardastate.com

24/7 Hotline

+254 717 828 450 · +254 729 417 880

Headquarters

International House Ltd., Nairobi · Dubai, UAE

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