Security concerns evolve as Kenya embraces technology, urban expansion

Kenya Homes Expo Executive Chairman Daniel Ojijo emphasizes that safety is now a core component of residential and urban development planning. [File, Standard]

Kenya’s security landscape is rapidly evolving as urban growth, digital transformation, and emerging threats reshape how safety is managed in both public and private spaces.

In urban areas, high population has placed pressure on traditional policing systems, prompting greater reliance on technology-driven solutions such as CCTV surveillance, digital reporting platforms, and coordinated emergency response systems. Community policing initiatives have also gained traction, with residents working more closely with law enforcement to address local security challenges.