Keeping learners, staff, and school property safe has become one of the most pressing responsibilities for administrators across Nairobi and Kenya. Rising concerns around unauthorized campus access, theft, vandalism, and even threats to student welfare mean that schools can no longer treat security as an afterthought. At the same time, running an in-house security department — recruiting, vetting, training, scheduling, and supervising guards — pulls valuable time and money away from the core work of education. This is why more primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities are turning to Bestcare Outsourcing EA to outsource their school security needs.
Why Schools Are Outsourcing Security
Managing a security team internally requires payroll administration, uniform and equipment procurement, licensing compliance, and constant supervision. Most school administrators are not security professionals, which makes it difficult to properly vet guards, run background checks, or respond effectively when incidents occur. Outsourcing shifts this burden onto a specialized partner who already has the systems, training pipelines, and accountability structures in place.
Outsourced school security also brings flexibility. Enrollment numbers change, exam periods bring extra visitors, and events like sports days or parents’ meetings require temporary staffing increases. A dedicated security outsourcing partner can scale guard numbers up or down without the school having to hire and fire directly.
What Our School Security Outsourcing Covers
Bestcare Outsourcing EA supplies fully vetted, uniformed, and trained security personnel tailored to the school environment, including:
- Gate and access control — visitor sign-in, ID verification, and vehicle checks
- Perimeter patrols — regular rounds of fences, boundaries, and boarding facilities
- Boarding school night guards — overnight coverage for dormitories and compounds
- Escort and pick-up point supervision — safe management of drop-off and collection times
- Event and exam security — additional coverage during sports days, exams, and parents’ meetings
- CCTV monitoring coordination — working alongside existing surveillance systems
- Emergency response support — trained personnel who know evacuation and lockdown procedures
Every guard placed in a school undergoes background vetting, health screening, and orientation specific to working around children, which is a standard we treat as non-negotiable given the sensitivity of the environment.
Benefits for School Administrators
Outsourcing school security to Bestcare Outsourcing EA means the school is no longer responsible for guard recruitment, disciplinary issues, statutory deductions, or replacement staffing when someone is sick or on leave. Our supervisors handle day-to-day performance management, so administrators can focus on academics rather than security logistics. It also reduces liability exposure, since our guards are insured and operate under documented procedures rather than informal arrangements.
Indicative Cost Guide
Pricing depends on the number of guards required, shift patterns (day, night, or 24-hour coverage), and whether the school is in Nairobi or further afield.
| Service | Nairobi (KES) | Rest of Kenya (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Single day guard (per month) | 25,000 – 35,000 | 22,000 – 32,000 |
| Single night guard (per month) | 28,000 – 38,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 |
| 24-hour coverage, 1 post (per month) | 55,000 – 70,000 | 48,000 – 65,000 |
| Event/exam day security (per guard, per day) | 2,500 – 3,500 | 2,000 – 3,000 |
| Full campus team (small school, 3–4 guards) | 150,000 – 220,000 | 130,000 – 190,000 |
Figures are indicative and vary based on campus size, risk assessment, and contract length.
Get Started
If your school is ready to hand over the burden of security staffing to professionals, Bestcare Outsourcing EA is ready to help. We serve schools across Nairobi and the wider Kenya region with reliable, vetted, and well-supervised guards.
Contact us: Bestcare Outsourcing EA Mpaka Plaza, Westlands, Nairobi Phone/WhatsApp: 0709004600 Email: info@localhost