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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Georgesoros on October 24, 2014, 03:44:00 PM
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What was previously a preserve of the wealthy and top-notch politicians, seems to have attracted a new type of clientele; celebrities, businesspeople, little-known politicians and well to do Kenyans.
Dealers in armoured vehicles, such as Nabeel Joz, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai-based Joz Group, says their business has become lucrative owing to the rising levels of insecurity in the country.
“Insecurity opened new markets in Kenya. It’s been barely two years, yet people are buying these vehicles in large numbers. I can predict that there is a promising market for armoured vehicles in Kenya,” Joz said.
According to Joz, the company has sold over 1,000 luxury vehicles in the country. That is besides military vehicles, cash-in-transit vehicles and police cars.
“These vehicles are all over, but you can hardly notice them because they look like any other car on the streets. It is obvious that many of the owners don’t want to attract unnecessary attention as that may further compromise their security. That’s why details of our clients remain confidential,” Joz told The Nairobian.
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Security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe says that though the security situation in the country has not deteriorated to the point that would require everyone to drive an armoured vehicle, the cars are a necessity in parts of the country prone to gun attacks. He attributes the demand for bulletproof vehicles to rising gun-related crime.
“Our homeland security infrastructure has failed over the last two decades. Kenyans, especially the movers and shakers of our economy, know the important role they play in society and naturally opt to enhance their security,” said Mbijiwe. Because of the failure to provide the citizenry with sufficient and reliable security, those who can afford it are investing in their own security systems.
Joz says their vehicles are built such that armouring does not alter a vehicle’s appearance or draw unnecessary attention. Apart from protection at point of attack, the other basic features of armoured vehicles include evading, escaping and sometimes engaging in counterattack.
Armouring is done in different levels. There is the B4 level, which mainly protects against small arms with bullet velocities of 440 metres per second (m/s) and impact energy of 1,510 joules. The B6 level can shield occupants from AK47 attacks or other artillery with bullet speeds of 830m/s and an impact energy of 3,270 joules. This is the most recommended type of armour for high-profile figures.
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That should be a MUST.
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Funny thing, there are much more dangerous places than Nairobi in some better off countries, believe it!!
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Better off countries have due process no matter how dangerous. Nairobi is dangerous full stop. If you get assaulted, robbed, raped don't expect the police to chase that up unless you're a politician or can fork up sizeable pesa.
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I have never understood the targeting of Nairobi and Kenyan thugs..... I have started to think they are expert psychologists cum sociologists
they never target guys who walk, drive in a certain manner, guys who drink in certain bars, guys who talk to certain people....
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Huge Income inequality.This is natural. We are Joburg.Lagos.Rio in the making. It makes sense to invest on your security.
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Invest in people. Good infrastructure - roads, telecommunication. Invest heavily in education, prepare people for something good. The whole world is facing an income inequality of dynamic proportions. Something will soon give.
Huge Income inequality.This is natural. We are Joburg.Lagos.Rio in the making. It makes sense to invest on your security.
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The difference between showmanship and security in Kenya is rather thin. Most of these cars and so called "security" is just for show. Look at Uhuru's security? Over weight drunkards who can't run because of their pot bellies. They are a decoration to show the trappings of power and provide zero security. Its just that they have never been challenged. I doubt they could beat off a well coordinated ambush.
A sniper could pick them all out before they know what is going on. It is easy to identify them.
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The difference between showmanship and security in Kenya is rather thin. Most of these cars and so called "security" is just for show. Look at Uhuru's security? Over weight drunkards who can't run because of their pot bellies. They are a decoration to show the trappings of power and provide zero security. Its just that they have never been challenged. I doubt they could beat off a well coordinated ambush.
A sniper could pick them all out before they know what is going on. It is easy to identify them.
I doubt if there's any P/guard with a pot belly. Their training is the best in the country( VIP protection). Though they've never been challenged am sure they can handle any situation that arises. I agree that surprise/ambush can beat even the strongest. A sniper is a whole different game that has felled the POTUS