Because Safety Matters
Forensic, biohazard and infection control solutions for safer workplaces, healthier facilities and a more secure Africa.
Our core services
What happens when you call
This is a genuine sequence, not a sales funnel — it's the same process whether you're a hospital or a household, every time the line rings.
Request submitted
Call the line, or send a request through the site. Either works.
Alert dispatched
The on-call dispatcher is notified by SMS and email, instantly.
Technician assigned
You get a confirmed ETA, by phone, before anyone arrives.
On-site response
Containment and decontamination begin under documented protocol.
Case closed
A completion report and certificate of decontamination follow.
On the ground
From scene work and decontamination to hospital wards and laboratories — the same standard of evidence, wherever the job is.
About us · Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Silvester Owenda leads Safeguard Forensic & Biohazard Services Africa, setting the standard for how the company investigates incidents, decontaminates spaces and builds capacity in the organisations it serves — across forensics, biohazard, CBRN and infection prevention and control.
Bringing expertise, investigation, science and compassion together — to protect people and strengthen the systems around them.
Recognised for excellence and leadership in forensic, biohazard and hazardous risk management. The award graphics are shown below as evidence — tap one to view it full size.
MEA Markets African Excellence Awards 2026
Safeguard Forensic & Biohazard Services Africa was recognised as Forensic & Biohazard Specialist of the Year 2026 for East Africa, in an award celebrated by MEA Markets Magazine and received by CEO & Founder Silvester Owenda.
Global Recognition Awards
Silvester Owenda, CEO & Founder of Safeguard, was named a winner in the Leadership category of the 2026 Global Recognition Awards.
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Emergency response, every day
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Core service lines
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Client sectors served
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Standards & accreditations aligned
Our alignment & accreditations
Globally recognised. Locally committed. Read more about our standards.
Why organizations choose us
Experience & expertise
Specialist forensic, biohazard and infection-control practice — the whole business, not a sideline to general cleaning.
Accuracy & integrity
Findings are documented, not assumed — every engagement leaves a paper trail you can defend.
Professional team
Trained, equipped and discreet responders. Confidentiality is part of the service, especially for personal or sensitive incidents.
Africa-wide coverage
Based in Nairobi and serving clients across Africa, held to international standards.
Rapid response when you need us most
Emergency response when it matters — the call gets answered.
Safety, quality & compliance
Work is aligned to WHO, CDC, ISO and national regulatory requirements by default.
Public health driven, people focused
The objective is protecting people, communities and the environment — not just completing a job order.
For everything else — audits, advisory, training — tell us what you're working with and we'll get back to you within one business day.
