maguire agencies Ltd

What maguire agencies Ltd does

Securex Agencies (K) Ltd is a privately held Kenyan security solutions provider founded in 1970 and headquartered in Nairobi, operating across at least seven East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, South Sudan) through seven offices and more than 500 service footprints. The company serves enterprises, governments, NGOs, diplomatic missions, and residential customers through a unified portfolio spanning manned guarding, AI-enabled CCTV surveillance, biometric access control, intrusion detection (AJAX-partnered), fire detection and suppression, fleet management (Wialon-partnered), 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, visitor and parking management, queue management (Sequrex), and VR7-certified armoured transport for executive protection.

The technical backbone is an integrated security ecosystem rather than a single product: deployments stitch together CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire alarms, fuel monitoring, turnstiles, and biometric sensors into a unified platform monitored from a centralized SOC with sub-6-minute emergency response across 5,000+ personnel. AI is applied as an embedded feature layer — computer vision on surveillance, anomaly detection on intrusion systems, and predictive analytics on fleet telematics — primarily via technology partners (AJAX, Wialon) rather than in-house model development. Securex also operates Securex Soko, an ecommerce storefront distributing AJAX smart alarms and being the only authorized Garrett Metal Detector reseller in East Africa.

Revenue is generated from a mix of recurring subscriptions (guarding contracts, alarm monitoring, SOC oversight, fleet subscriptions), hardware sales and installation (CCTV, access control, AJAX systems), managed services (close protection, journey security, VR7 armoured transport, risk consulting), and direct-to-consumer ecommerce. Pricing is largely quote-based with limited public disclosure aside from entry-level visitor management at KES 3,000/month. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 18788:2015 certifications (audited by SGS) and was the first Kenyan security firm to achieve ISO and OHSAS certification, qualifying it for high-bar enterprise, diplomatic, and government contracts.

Name

maguire agencies Ltd

Legal name

Securex Agencies (K) Ltd

Website

https://securexafrica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Securex Agencies (K) Ltd is a privately held Kenyan security solutions provider founded in 1970, delivering integrated manned guarding, AI-enabled surveillance, biometric access control, intrusion detection, fleet management, and 24/7 SOC monitoring to enterprises, diplomatic missions, NGOs, and residential customers across seven East African countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Guarding (Utilities, Plants, Data Centers) (BPAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Physical security services
• Fleet management solutions
• Biometric access control
• CCTV surveillance systems
• Intrusion detection solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Security Services: Guarded security services including uniformed security officers, patrol services, and manned guarding for commercial, residential, and industrial premises. Guards are deployed across 500+ locations in East Africa.
2. Technology Solutions (Sale, Installation & Maintenance): Sale, installation, and ongoing maintenance of security technology including CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire detection systems, turnstiles, and metal detectors. Revenue from equipment sales combined with installation fees and maintenance contracts.
3. Alarm Monitoring and Emergency Response: 24/7 alarm monitoring services linked to Security Operations Center with guaranteed response times. Mobile patrol response services billed on subscription or per-incident basis.
4. Fleet Management Solutions: GPS tracking, fuel monitoring, and fleet management solutions delivered through Wialon partnership. Revenue from device hardware, software subscription, and service fees.
5. Securex Soko Ecommerce: Online marketplace selling consumer and SME security products including AJAX alarm systems, metal detectors, and accessories. Direct-to-consumer sales through ecommerce platform.
6. Bespoke Risk Management Services: Premium security services including close protection, journey security, event security, crisis management, and armoured transport for high-net-worth individuals, diplomats, and VIPs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maguire Agencies Ltd (operating as Securex Africa) delivers integrated physical and electronic security services across East Africa, including manned guarding, alarm monitoring, AI-enabled CCTV surveillance, biometric access control, intrusion detection, fleet management via Wialon, and bespoke risk management (close protection, armoured transport, event security). The company combines a 5,000+ workforce with a centralized Security Operations Center to deliver 24/7 monitoring and rapid emergency response to enterprise, government, diplomatic, and residential clients.

Product overview

Securex Agencies (K) Ltd is a unified technology-driven security solutions provider operating across East Africa. The portfolio consists of core security products (Fleet Management, Intrusion Detection, Access Control, CCTV Surveillance, Security Operations Center, Risk Management, and Manpower Services) complemented by integrated technology add-ons including Visitor Management, Parking Management, Sequrex Queue Management, and Boardroom AV Solutions. The company distributes AJAX wireless security systems and Garrett metal detectors through its Securex Soko e-commerce platform. The solutions operate as an integrated ecosystem where devices connect through a central SOC hub for coordinated monitoring, response, and management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Securex Soko: Ecommerce platform for affordable home security solutions, launched in 2021.
• Sequrex

Products and services

• Manpower Security Services Trained security guards, security officers, and emergency response teams (ERTs) deployed across 500+ locations in East Africa. ERTs are trained in armed/unarmed self-defense, scenario assessment, and disaster management with sub-6-minute response time.
• Fleet Management Solutions GPS vehicle tracking, fuel monitoring, route optimization, driver behavior analysis, and compliance reporting delivered via the Wialon platform partnership. Includes free fleet assessment and up to 50% fuel expense savings.
• Intrusion Detection Solutions Alarm systems with motion sensors, door/window sensors, alarm panels, and control panels that detect unauthorized entry and alert the 24/7 Security Operations Center. Linked to alarm response service with sub-6-minute response.
• Access Control Solutions Biometric access control systems supporting fingerprint, facial, iris, voice, palm, and retina recognition. Includes keycards, password auth, remote access control, alarm triggers, user management, audit trails, and time/attendance tracking.
• CCTV Surveillance Systems AI-enabled surveillance cameras with real-time video analytics, motion detection, individual identification, and object tracking. Enables 24/7 intelligent digital surveillance for enterprise and high-security environments.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Services Centralized 24/7 monitoring hub with CPNI and ISO-standard control room design, video wall visualization, real-time incident management, and coordinated response across multiple sites.
• Risk Management Services Bespoke risk management including physical security assessments, close protection (armed/unarmed), journey security, event security, crisis management, and VR7-certified armoured transport (Toyota Land Cruiser 200).
• Visitor Management Solutions QR-code based digital visitor check-in system tracking entry/exit time, visitor purpose, badge printing, and integration with access control and CCTV. Subscription starting from KES 3,000 per month.
• Parking Management Solutions Smart parking with automatic barriers, sensors, parking guidance systems, dynamic pricing, reserved parking, and real-time occupancy/revenue tracking.
• Sequrex Queue Management Solution Centralized queue management system with real-time monitoring, customizable displays, and workflow optimization for healthcare, banking, and retail environments.
• Boardroom Audio Visual Solutions Meeting room solutions including video conferencing, whiteboarding, wireless presentations, audio systems, video displays, and centralized AV control.
• AJAX Wireless Security Systems Wireless, AI-powered smart alarm systems with motion sensors, MotionCam image verification, mobile app control, battery backup during power cuts, and encrypted anti-jamming technology. Distributed by Securex in East Africa.
• Garrett Metal Detectors Handheld and walkthrough metal detectors including the Garrett Super Scanner for security screening at airports, bus stations, ports, and high-security environments. Securex is the only authorized East African distributor.
• Securex Soko E-commerce Platform Online marketplace operated by Securex for affordable home and SME security products, including AJAX alarm systems and Garrett metal detectors.
• Fire Alarm and Mist Suppression Systems Comprehensive fire detection and suppression systems including advanced fire alarm panels and fire mist systems for data centers and high-risk facilities.
• Unified Technology Solutions Integrated technology ecosystem combining surveillance, access control, alarm systems, and monitoring into a single platform with real-time visibility across all sites. Offered as a designed, built, operated, and maintained solution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Under 6-minute emergency response time (ERT)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WialoncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025Strategic technology partnership with Wialon, a leading global fleet management platform. Securex leverages Wialon's GPS tracking and telematics infrastructure to deliver comprehensive fleet management solutions across East Africa. The partnership enables real-time fleet visibility, fuel monitoring, driver behavior analysis, and compliance reporting. Securex ranked 8th in Wialon Top 10 Africa 2025 list, recognizing fleet management innovation.
• Nyanam Widows RisingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CSR partnership supporting widows in Kenya through economic empowerment. Securex repurposes retired security uniforms into school bags, pouches, and purses created by over 200 widows. These school bags are donated to underprivileged children. Partnership includes photo-documentary collaboration with Mercedes Candelas Pérez & Eric Borremans on 'The Challenge of Being a Widow' project.
• Garrett (Authorized Distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecurex is the only authorized distributor for original Garrett Metal Detectors in East Africa. This partnership enables distribution of Garrett Super Scanner and other handheld metal detectors for security screening at airports, bus stations, ports, public security, border control, and other high-security environments.
• AJAX Security SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for AJAX smart wireless alarm systems. Securex designs, installs, and manages AJAX intrusion detection systems for homes and businesses. AJAX systems feature wireless installation, AI-powered motion detection, real-time mobile alerts, MotionCam image capture, battery backup, and encrypted anti-jamming technology. Promoted as a key smart home security solution.
• Mercedes Candelas Pérez & Eric Borremans (Photo-Documentary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the photo-documentary project 'The Challenge of Being a Widow' shining light on challenges faced by widows in Luo and Maasai communities. The documentary highlights property grabbing, expulsion from homes, and raising children alone. Partnership aims to drive action, mindset change, and long-term protections for vulnerable women.
• Lions' Sight First Eye HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development partnership supporting quality healthcare through contributions to Lions' Sight First Eye Hospital. Part of Securex's broader CSR initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals focusing on good health and well-being.
• Goan Football Charity ShieldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity sports sponsorship and charity initiative. Part of Securex's commitment to community development and sustainable cities and communities under UN SDGs.
• Top NGOs WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnerships with top international NGOs operating in East Africa. Securex provides bespoke security solutions to NGO clients including access control, surveillance, and close protection services. Serving over 100 diplomats and NGO personnel in the region.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GardaWorld: GardaWorld is a Canadian-based global security, cash services, and risk solutions provider with growing presence across Africa. Overlaps with Securex in manned guarding, secure transportation, and risk management consulting.
• Brink's Incorporated: Brink's is a global secure logistics and cash-management specialist, operating armored transport and vault services across multiple African markets. Comparable in Securex's VR7 armoured transport and secure-transportation vertical.
• Control Risks: Control Risks is a UK-headquartered specialist in political, security, and integrity risk consulting with deep Africa practice. Comparable on the bespoke risk management, executive protection, and advisory side of Securex's offering.
• Securitas AB: Securitas is a Swedish-listed global security services leader with guarding, technology, and risk consulting across Africa. Broad incumbent competing for enterprise and multi-country mandates that Securex also pursues.
• G4S Kenya (Allied Universal): G4S, now part of Allied Universal, is a global security services giant operating across Kenya and East Africa in manned guarding, secure logistics, and security technology. Larger incumbent offering overlapping capabilities at scale.
• Prosegur: Prosegur is a Spanish-listed global security and cash-in-transit operator with African operations in guarding and secure logistics. Broad incumbent competing for multinational enterprise and cash-handling contracts across the continent.

Direct peers

• SGA Security Kenya: SGA Security is one of Kenya's largest integrated security providers with operations across East Africa, directly overlapping Securex in manned guarding, alarm monitoring, and cash-in-transit. Closest regional head-to-head in guarding, technology, and armored services.
• KK Security: KK Security is a leading Kenyan-origin security firm with presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and beyond, offering manned guarding, electronic security, and risk management. Direct competitor in the same geographic footprint with similar service mix.

Regional players

• Fidelity ADT (Fidelity Services Group): Fidelity ADT is South Africa's largest security services group offering guarding, alarms, and armed response across Southern Africa. Regional African competitor with similar bundled guarding-and-technology model, though South-Africa-centric.
• Bidvest Protection: Bidvest Protection is part of the Bidvest Group and offers manned guarding, technology, and specialized security services primarily in South Africa. Regional player with comparable service portfolio in guarding and electronic security.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SecurexKe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCs08e1Nj110O5IB_HiNpa2A
• Facebookfacebook.com/SecurexKenya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/securex-agencies-k-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/securexea

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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