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Weekly Security Tip
Kidnap Prevention Tips
There has been a new development in kidnappings in the Nairobi area in recent months. The Diplomatic Police Unit (DPU) offers tips. Read more... glenedmunds.blogspot.com/2009/10/kidnap-ransom.html
Basic Mechanics Tip
Brake Pads. The braking system does a lot of work and the brake pads take the brunt of the punishment. It is a good idea to have your brake pads checked every six months or when you suspect a problem. Problematic symptoms include squeaking, grinding, or increased stopping distance. The brake pedal gets increasingly soft as well.
Driving Tips
Look Far Ahead! Most drivers only look a few feet in front of their bonnet. It's crucial to scan far ahead in the distance in case early braking or evasive action is needed. It can also help you avoid potential security risks or even traffic jams.
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Advanced Driver Training Programs in Africa
Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School (GEPDS), based in Nairobi, Kenya, is an advanced driving school that specializes in security driver training, defensive driver training, and 4WD defensive training in the Africa region. We are the only driving school in Kenya that offers this type and caliber of training.
Our 40 Year Passion For Driving Means You Get The Best Learning!Glen Edmunds, our director of training, has 40 years of racing experience. He is also a qualified automotive engineer. These unique talents cobined with his international training credentials at the premier driver/security training schools in both the United States of America and Jordan means that you benefit from every aspect of Glen's vast wealth of experience.
Clearly a well run fleet is the result of many controls working in tandem. Driver training is a vital part and we have no doubt that what’s on offer from Glen Edmunds Performance Driving has helped us save lives, improve our public image, reduce accidents and save money.
Patrick Grant, General Manager KK Security
Our Driving Instructors Have a Deep Understanding of Africa, Its people, and the Challenges of Driving on African Roads.
- Our driving instructors are highly trained, qualified professionals that are born and raised in Africa.
- They have over 80 years combined training experience. The Glen Edmunds Performance driving instructors understand, the harsh conditions and driving hazards associated with African roads better than anyone, which means you benefit from all of their years of experience.
- Fluent in both Kiswahili and English languages, and have successfully used interpreters on numerous occasions.
- 1:3 or 1:6, instructor to student ratio depending on the type of course. This ensures personalized attention to each student.
- We believe in “behind the wheel with the instructor time!” Many defensive driving schools offer theory only or a majority of time in the classroom A certain amount of theory is important, but the only way anyone can learn proper defensive/security driving techniques is by spending time driving in a car with a professional instructor.
- Driver Training experience in conflict-affected regions throughout the continent.
- We offer a 90-Day, No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee!
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In the current economic climate, it's important to realize that investing in a professonal driver-training course offers you many benefits:
You Can:
- Reduce Your Risk of being Car-jacked
- Reduce Your Accident Rate by up to 70%
- Reduce Your Vehicle Maintenance costs up to 50%
- Reduce your Fuel Consumption by up to 25%
These Saving Easily Pay for Your Initial Training Investment!
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We understand that driving in African can be dangerous. With 70% of
fatal automobile accidents occurring in developing countries we take
our work very seriously! It's our job to make sure that you learn in a
clear easy to understand, fun way so that you get the most effective
training available.
Our driving courses have been refined in the field over many years and our easy to learn driver-training techniques have proved successful for thousands of drivers.
Our testimonials are from a wide range Companies, NGO’s, Embassies and
individuals that work and live in Africa. The testimonials speak for
themselves!
There is no reason to send your staff and drivers overseas for security or defensive driver training!
The driving hazards and conditions in Europe and America are nothing like what drivers will encounter in a developing area such as Africa. The instructors at Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School are African experts and our courses simulate challenges that drivers will face on a daily basis from road hazards to car-jackings. We also have our finger on the pulse with the latest crime statistics and tactics and can give up to date information on current trends and advice on how to counter these threats. Your organization will save money, plus give your staff more situation specific training.
We are based in Nairobi, Kenya, the international hub for sub-Saharan Africa. Our specially designed training track is situated just eight minutes drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This driver training facility is the largest vacant, sealed surface in Kenya.
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Security Newsflash
03 February, 2010
Report from One Of Our Readers
This is just to let you and your readers know that today at about 16:15 pm I was driving on the new murram by-pass road from Langata Road to Ngong Road and about 1-2 miles from the Ngong Road I was attacked by a gang of four with what looked like a gun and with stones and pangas. I pulled up to a near stop went into reverse only to realize that I could not get away and then changed back to low-gear foward and drove forward; being an automatic diesel my car was a bit sluggish and slow to get away but luckily after a couple of broken windows and a near scrape, I escaped!
The lesson I learned was:
1] Do not use the by-pass [I was late for a meeting in Karen and the Langata Road was jammed with traffic and I thought that I would be clever and beat the system] just don't even consider it!
05 February, 2010
From KK Security:
Caution: Uhuru Highway, and particularly near the roundabouts on Bunyala and Lusaka roads have recorded increased attacks on motorists in the recent days. The gangsters hurl rocks onto the path of an oncoming motorist nd attack if the motorist stops to inspect damage. There have also been incidents where tyres are put strategically on the road, ostensibly to warn motorists of a 'broken down' vehicle ahead. When the motorists slow down, they are attacked. If you are hit by a rock, do not stop. If you think you've hit something, do not stop. Drive on and report to the nearest police station or security company Mobile Response Team. If your vehicle breaks down along these areas or on deserted roads, leave it and seek help from a safe place.
25 January. Daily Nation. Athi River. Spate of Robobberies Alarm Residents. Residents of Syokimau Estate are living in fear following a spate of robberies. At least seven houses have been broken into since Thursday with armed gangsters taking off with household goods and cash. The gangs force their way into homes by cutting grilles on doors and windows. According to victims, the attacks are carried out between midnight and 5am. Yesterday, residents appealed to the police to round up young men who like idling in shopping centres at night.
January 16, 2010. From AlJazeera. Kenya Protest Turns Deadly.
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least six people have died after Kenyan police fired on protesters
demanding the release of a Jamaican Muslim cleric, Sheikh Abdullah
al-Faisal, hospital sources have said. Read More... english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2010/01/2010115164045465188.htm
January 15, 2010
Warden Message:
Kenya Westerner Kidnapping Threat in Dadaab Refugee Camp. The U.S.
Embassy Nairobi wishes to alert the U.S. resident community that there
has been a threat to kidnap Westerners in Dadaab refugee camp in
northeastern Kenya. Reports state that Al-Shabab agents plan to enter
Dadaab refugee camp feigning to visit relatives/friends, and then
kidnap any Westerner in the vicinity. There was no additional
information on the specific timing, method or target of the attack. www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm
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Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School,
P.O. Box 19124, Nairobi, 00501.
Phone +254 (20) 609737/8
Fax: +254 (20) 609737/8,
Cell: +254 (0)722 732714
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