{"id":43573,"date":"2021-05-27T11:46:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/gardaworld-acquires-two-local-security-companies-urged-to-bring-innovations\/"},"modified":"2021-05-27T12:01:33","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T12:01:33","slug":"gardaworld-acquires-two-local-security-companies-urged-to-bring-innovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/gardaworld-acquires-two-local-security-companies-urged-to-bring-innovations\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardaworld acquires two local security firms, urged to bring innovations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The company was unveiled on Friday 21st May 2021 during a ceremony graced by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) officials who assured continued support to tap into presented investment opportunities. <\/p>\n<p>Operating in 15 countries across the world, the company subsequently acquired Agespro in 2016 and KK Security in 2020 2020 but remained trading under their respective brand names.  <\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the official launch of Gardworld operations in Rwanda, Tuyishimwe Pacifique, the Ag Investment Officer at RDB urged the security firm to come upwith innovations on Rwanda\u2019s market.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would like to express gratitude for your commitment to invest in Rwanda.  Rwanda remains open for all investors with inspiring vision.  It is a huge opportunity to invest in Rwanda as one of safest countries,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n<p>Gardaworld Managing Director for East Africa, Nicolas Arnold explained that they were inspired by the country\u2019s security and provided conducive business environment to invest in Rwanda.  <\/p>\n<p>Oliver Westmacott, President, and COO of GardaWorld Security Services- Middle East and Africa revealed that acquiring two reputed security firms reflects their vision and aspirations to improve efficiency.  <\/p>\n<p> \u201c It is becoming evident that we are achieving our goals in  Africa, Rwanda , the region and internationally.  We are excited to continue expanding and look forward to deepening our relationship with Rwanda and her people. GardaWorld looks forward to contributing positively to the Rwandan economy in the years to come,\u201d he noted.  <\/p>\n<p>Westmacott reiterated commitment to intensify training to enhance professionalism and improve employees\u2019 welfare through recognition of best performers and promotions.  <\/p>\n<p>With more than 3,700 security staff in Rwanda, GardaWorld takes pride as one of leading security companies in the country.  <\/p>\n<p>Apart from security, the company also offers fire extinguishing solutions and services, training on environment preservation, medical evacuation support, flight security and cyber equipment among others.  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-38515 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abakozi_bitwaye_neza_bahembwe_mu_rwego_rwo_guteza_imbere_umuco_wo_gukora_neza.jpg\" alt=\"Gardaworld recognized outstanding security officers from the acquired companies.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-38516 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/gardaworld_yubatse_ikibuga_cy_umupira_w_amaguru_hafi_y_ibiro_byacyo_mu_rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Gardaworld built a playground as a way of giving back to he community.  \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-38517 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/gardaworld_ifite_abakozi_bagera_kuri_3700-61870.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-38518 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyobozi_ushinzwe_gardaworld_mu_karere_ka_afurika_y_iburasirazuba_nicolas_anold_yavuze_ko_guhitamo_gushora_imari_mu_rwanda_bashingiye_kuri_politiki_igihugu_gifite_iha_rugari_abasho.jpg\" alt=\"Gardaworld Managing Director for East Africa, Nicolas Arnold explained that they were inspired by the country\u2019s security and provided conducive business environment to invest in Rwanda. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-38519 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyobozi_mukuru_wa_gardaworld_oliver_westmacott_yavuze_ko_bishimira_kwinjira_ku_isoko_ry_u_rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver Westmacott, President, and COO of GardaWorld Security Services- Middle East and Africa revealed that acquiring two top security firms reflects their vision and aspirations to improve efficiency.  \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-38520 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/imodoka_izajya_yifashishwa_mu_mirimo_itandukanye_ya_gardaworld-98a7e.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{Gardaworld, a global private security company based in Canadian has been officially unveiled in Rwanda after the successful acquisition and rebrand of two local security firms including KK Security and 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