Sicuro Group Expands Footprint in East Africa with Acquisition of John Andrews Risk Management
New partnership creates comprehensive security solutions provider across 15 East African nations.
NAIROBI, KENYA – April 16, 2025 – Sicuro Group announced an acquisition of John Andrews Risk Management (JARM), a leading Kenyan security firm, establishing Sicuro Group East Africa. This creates a regional powerhouse delivering premium Executive Protection, Risk Management, and Corporate Security services across Kenya and 15 additional East African nations.
The partnership integrates JARM's deep regional expertise with Sicuro Group's international capabilities, providing existing clients immediate access to Sicuro's Dubai headquarters and 24/7 Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) supported by a regional 24/7 Kenyan assistance center. The new entity offers comprehensive security solutions spanning executive protection, journey management, intelligence services, corporate investigations, brand protection, and community engagement initiatives.
“This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy,” said Scott Wilcox, Founder of Sicuro Group. “By combining our global resources with JARM’s regional expertise, we’re creating a holistic, and tech-enabled risk management service uniquely positioned to address East Africa’s specific needs. We’re also strengthening Sicuro Group’s global risk services in due diligence, brand protection, and investigations by leveraging JARM’s experience, and extensive network built over the last 20 years.”
John Musundi, CEO of JARM, who will lead Sicuro Group East Africa, commented: “Joining forces with Sicuro Group significantly enhances our service capabilities and geographic reach. Our clients will benefit from seamless access to round-the-clock support, advanced technology solutions, and the resources of a global security leader while maintaining the local expertise that has been our hallmark.”
Sicuro Group East Africa will serve high-profile clients across diverse sectors including Oil & Gas, Mining, Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Finance, and Professional Services throughout Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Seychelles, Malawi, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sudan, DRC, and Zambia.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Sicuro Group East Africa will leverage Sicuro Group's 24/7 GSOC in the UAE to provide continuous monitoring and support for clients requiring risk management, executive protection, journey management, travel risk mitigation, and specialized security projects.
About Sicuro Group
Sicuro Group is a premier global provider of integrated security and risk management solutions, helping organizations navigate complex security challenges across all environments worldwide. With headquarters in Dubai and operations across multiple continents, Sicuro Group delivers customized security services, technological solutions, and strategic consulting to governments, corporations, and NGOs globally.
About John Andrews Risk Management
Founded in Kenya, John Andrews Risk Management (JARM) has established itself as a trusted security partner throughout East Africa, delivering specialized security consulting, protection, intelligence and investigation services, with deep understanding of local contexts and challenges.
Our Security Services Across East Africa
Following our strategic acquisition of John Andrews Risk Management in April 2025, Sicuro Group now delivers comprehensive risk management services across 15 East African nations through our regional headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Sicuro East Africa's services include:
Executive Protection
Journey Management
Community Liaison
Intelligence Services
Corporate Investigation
Brand Protection
Risk Assessment
Our local teams combine deep regional knowledge with international best practices to deliver security services that protect your people, assets, and operations across East Africa.
