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Women can spur growth of the private security sector

The inclusion of women in the private security sector not only helps them to be part of the solution to security matters in the country but also provides them with resources to take care of their families. [iStockphoto]

According to the World Bank's World Development Indicators database, as of 2021, women represented 49.61 per cent of the workforce in Kenya. Over the years, women have been involved in different work sectors including private security.

The modern private security sector has evolved from being a male-dominated sector that focused only on physical strength to one that favours qualities such as communication, diversity, empathy, friendliness, and industry knowledge coupled with advanced conflict resolution skills which are highly valued by employers. With this change, the industry is diversifying, and the need for female officers is growing.

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