Uganda’s private security scene just leveled up in a massive way for the industry. Esteri Akandwanaho from Saracen Uganda Limited snagged a spot on the governing board for the International Code of Conduct Association in Geneva to oversee ethics standards for hired guards globally. This victory marks her as the first East African representative to join the body that enforces human rights rules across the sector. She secured the three-year term representing the continent after the Uganda Private Security Association finalized the selection process.
The Geneva group forces companies to actually follow strict guidelines regarding abuse and transparency instead of just policing themselves. Akandwanaho credited her win to cooperation from major players like G4S and GardaWorld while promising to keep local firms involved in high-level decisions. She aims to shift African security providers from following orders to setting the actual regulations.
Hired guards outnumber police officers in many regions, making this oversight necessary to prevent bad actors from ignoring public safety. This role gives the region a direct voice in ensuring these expanding corporate armies remain accountable for their actions.
The Geneva group forces companies to actually follow strict guidelines regarding abuse and transparency instead of just policing themselves. Akandwanaho credited her win to cooperation from major players like G4S and GardaWorld while promising to keep local firms involved in high-level decisions. She aims to shift African security providers from following orders to setting the actual regulations.
Hired guards outnumber police officers in many regions, making this oversight necessary to prevent bad actors from ignoring public safety. This role gives the region a direct voice in ensuring these expanding corporate armies remain accountable for their actions.
