Last week Spearfish Security took part in a remote Work experience programme in partnership with Ark St Alban’s Academy.
We had the pleasure of spending time with students Aleesa, Imran and Jerusalem and Joseph. The goal of the programme was to open the students minds to what careers are available to them and how a SME works. We asked the students to write an article on their experience and their understanding of the company, read below their thoughts on the team!
This security report delves into the consequences of political instability in Kenya following the 2022 general election. The strained relationship between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, President William Ruto, along with the government’s policies, has had a profound impact on the safety and security situation in the country. This report highlights the key issues affecting security and provides an assessment of the risks involved.
Last week the FCDO hosted the Ukraine Recovery Conference, the focus was on rebuilding and reconstructing, putting aside discussions on current battles. It was a high-level gathering with participation from the FCDO and senior officials. The event was attended by high-profile guests including Rishi Sunak the Prime Minister, James Cleverley the Foreign Secretary, Volodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine (online), Ursula von der Leyen the President of the European Commission, Anthony Blinken the US Secretary of State, and Yoshimasa Hayashi the Japanese Foreign Secretary. Amongst those representing the private sector were Richard Branson and Howard Buffet. However, the conference highlighted the need for greater representation from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, a crucial matter that must be addressed.
Observers of the war in Ukraine woke on Saturday morning to the news of an armed mutiny by the Wagner PMC. Rostov-on-Don had been seized and the military HQ of the Russian Southern Command captured without a shot being fired. Prigozhin, filmed inside the HQ speaking to Russia’s deputy Defence Minister and deputy Chief of the General Staff surrounded by armed Wagnerites, demanded talks with Shoigu and Gerasimov. When that was denied to Prigozhin, he began his “march for justice” towards Moscow, taking Voronezh and allegedly shooting down up to seven aircraft along the way.
Read about our managing director’s, Dan Hooton’s first trip to Ukraine, Kyiv. Dan was specifically going our to finish the setting up of our latest subsidiary, Spearfish Ukraine LLC. It also coincided with a client mission and thought it was a good time to lend a helping hand.
The inauguration of the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take place in Abuja on 29th May at Eagle Square. The event has been scheduled to hold as the election tribunal is ongoing.
