Kenya: Ruto Orders End to ‘Watchman’ and ‘Guard’ Titles

Nairobi — President William Ruto has directed all government agencies to stop referring to private security personnel as “watchmen” or “guards,” saying the titles undermine the dignity and professionalism of the industry.

Speaking while hosting thousands of private security officers at State House, Nairobi, the President said the government would remove the terms from all laws, regulations and official documents.

Ruto said private security officers had raised concerns about the derogatory nature…