Benjamin Mutwiri

Senior security professional with over 20 years of military, corporate, FMCG and security operations experience, including extensive supervisory, command and security leadership responsibility. Proven experience managing security personnel, manpower deployment, shift operations, access control, CCTV/control-room functions, investigations, incident response, emergency preparedness and security reporting. Strong FMCG security leadership experience as Security Manager at Coca-Cola Coastal Bottlers, protecting people, products, assets, facilities and business operations.

Military command experience as Platoon Commander, complemented by current security advisory and training responsibilities with Jubaland Intelligence & Security Agency. Capable of deputising the Lead/Head of Security, maintaining continuity of security leadership and ensuring company security policies, procedures and standards are implemented consistently.

Military Advisor / Training Manager at Jubaland Intelligence & Security Agency (JISA) (2023-01 – Present)

• Advise on security operations, personnel deployment, operational preparedness and security awareness.
• Coordinate intelligence collection and timely reporting to support operational decision-making.
• Prepare and communicate operational intelligence and security information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support incident response, threat assessment, operational planning and emergency preparedness.
• Train personnel in security awareness, IED awareness, operational procedures and response readiness.
• Promote discipline, accountability, teamwork and adherence to established operational standards.
• Support VIP protection and coordinate effectively with operational and security stakeholders.

Security Manager at Coca-Cola Coastal Bottlers (2020-01 – 2023-12)

• Managed security operations in an FMCG environment, protecting personnel, products, assets, premises and business operations.
• Supervised security personnel, manpower deployment, duty allocation, shift coverage and operational performance.
• Monitored personnel conduct and discipline and reinforced accountability, teamwork and company security standards.
• Managed access control, gate security, visitor/contractor movement and vehicle control.
• Supervised CCTV and control-room operations and coordinated responses to security incidents and emergencies.
• Conducted preliminary investigations into theft, losses, unauthorised access and security irregularities.
• Ensured incidents were accurately recorded in Occurrence Books and other security records.
• Prepared factual incident, investigation and operational reports for management review.
• Monitored security equipment and ensured proper custody and accountability.
• Conducted inspections, identified vulnerabilities and recommended corrective security measures.
• Liaised with police and relevant stakeholders during investigations and serious incidents.

Security Coordinator at Kenya Horticultural Exporters (KHE) (2016-01 – 2019-12)

• Coordinated day-to-day security operations and deployment of security personnel.
• Prepared and monitored duty rosters and manpower allocation.
• Supervised guards and enforced security procedures, discipline and operational standards.
• Managed access control, gate security, vehicle checks, visitor access and contractor movement.
• Supported protection of products, equipment, facilities and company assets.
• Responded to security incidents and operational emergencies and supported preliminary investigations.
• Maintained Occurrence Books, deployment records and incident documentation.
• Prepared incident reports and operational updates for management.
• Conducted security inspections and identified vulnerabilities requiring corrective action.

Platoon Commander at Kenya Defence Forces / Ministry of Defence (2005-01 – 2015-12)

• Commanded and supervised military personnel during routine and operational assignments.
• Planned and coordinated personnel and equipment deployment and maintained operational readiness.
• Maintained high standards of discipline, accountability and performance.
• Conducted operational briefings, inspections, risk assessments and security planning.
• Made timely decisions during operational and security situations.
• Prepared operational reports, briefings and situation updates.
• Trained and mentored personnel in operational procedures, discipline and security awareness.
• Supported security, state-protection, emergency response and contingency operations.
• Worked effectively with other security and government agencies.

Bachelor's Degree in Military Science – Egerton University