About Safeguard
Safeguard exists because cleaning up after a biological incident and understanding why it happened are usually treated as two different jobs, handled by two different companies, on two different timelines. We treat them as one job, because they are.
“Bringing expertise, investigation, science, and compassion together — to protect people and strengthen the systems around them.”
Led by a Forensic Infection Control Specialist
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.
globalrecognitionawards.orgWhy 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.
