SGA Security, one of East Africa's most established security companies, has taken a significant step toward sustainable operations by transitioning part of its patrol fleet to electric vehicles through Electric Transits Africa (ETA). The move marks a milestone not just for SGA Security, but for the security sector as a whole — demonstrating that the operational demands of commercial fleet users can be met by electric mobility solutions in a Kenyan context.
Why the security sector is a strong fit for EVs
Security patrol vehicles typically follow predictable daily routes and return to a fixed base each night — making them an ideal candidate for electrification. Range anxiety, one of the common concerns around EV adoption, is largely irrelevant for vehicles that cover defined urban and peri-urban circuits. Overnight depot charging fits naturally into existing operations.
Beyond route predictability, the economics are compelling. Fuel represents one of the largest variable costs for security firms running round-the-clock patrols. Electric vehicles, charged during off-peak hours, reduce that cost substantially — while also eliminating many of the maintenance expenses associated with conventional internal combustion engines.
How ETA's model makes it work
Rather than asking SGA Security to purchase vehicles outright, Electric Transits Africa provides the fleet through its EV-as-a-Service model. A single fixed monthly rate covers the vehicle, maintenance, insurance, and access to ETA's charging infrastructure. There is no large capital outlay, no separate contracts to manage, and no exposure to fluctuating fuel prices.
ETA also manages the charging setup at SGA Security's base of operations, ensuring vehicles are ready at the start of every shift. The platform includes digital fleet monitoring, giving operations managers full visibility over vehicle status, charge levels, and usage — without adding administrative overhead.
"Security fleets are among the most operationally demanding in the market — vehicles need to be reliable, available around the clock, and cost-effective to run. ETA's integrated model addresses all of that, and SGA Security's transition shows that the security sector doesn't have to wait for EVs to be ready. They already are."
— Wout van Blommestein, Co-founder, Electric Transits AfricaA signal for the industry
SGA Security's adoption of electric vehicles sends a clear signal to other fleet operators across East Africa: the transition to electric is not a future ambition — it is a present-day business decision. As more organisations in the security, logistics, and tourism sectors move to EVs, the supporting infrastructure, financing structures, and service networks will only strengthen further.
For ETA, this partnership is part of a broader strategy to demonstrate that its model works across a range of commercial fleet types. Each new client adds to the evidence base that electric mobility is operationally viable and financially superior in the Kenyan context.
About SGA Security
SGA Security is one of East Africa's leading private security companies, providing manned guarding, patrol services, and security solutions to a wide range of clients across Kenya and the region.
About Electric Transits Africa
Electric Transits Africa (ETA) provides electric vehicles through an EV-as-a-Service model for fleet operators in Kenya. Clients are fully supported: ETA supplies the vehicles and organises financing, maintenance, insurance, access to charging infrastructure, and digital support — making the transition to electric transport simple and financially viable for businesses across the region.