Kenya's private firefighting business is now estimated to be worth Sh5 billion

AllAfrica.com anounces that Kenya's private firefighting business is now estimated to be worth Sh5 billion, a large fraction of which is currently in the hands of G4S. Since the operation was launched early last year, fire fighting has become an important revenue stream for G4S which not only sells the service directly to corporate clients but also charges fees for backup services to competitors' clients.

Increasing levels of fatality in fire accidents with the deterioration of service quality offered by public firms has forced business leaders to seek alternative means of protection from private security companies.
Private firms have responded to this need by rolling out a number of service packages that include guarding, escorts and firefighting to their clients.
The business is expected to double in the next two years as corporations, foreign missions and high net worth individuals turn to these firms to manage their fire risks.
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