14/07/2026 15:21 - Internacionales
The expansive Del Monte pineapple plantation, located in Murang'a County, Kenya, spans approximately 40 square kilometers (about 15 square miles). It stands as the largest exporter of Kenyan agricultural products, generating over $100 million annually. Following serious allegations of violence in 2023, the company took a step to reform its security by hiring the British security firm G4S in March 2024. G4S deployed a team of 270 guards alongside GardaWorld, promising to improve human rights standards.
Despite the new measures, families and politicians are alarmed by three new deaths over the past year allegedly linked to G4S guards and local police:
Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu expressed profound concern and called for an independent investigation: 'No company operating in Kenya, regardless of its size, should be beyond scrutiny.'
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for G4S stated that their guards receive training in human rights and de-escalation techniques. They denied any wrongdoing, arguing that the incidents were either police operations or traffic accidents currently being investigated by Kenyan authorities.
Del Monte is a major American multinational corporation in the food industry, globally recognized for its canned fruits and fresh produce. Murang'a County is located in the central part of Kenya, an area known for its fertile highlands and agricultural output. G4S is a leading British multinational security services company, providing guards and risk management worldwide.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
