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01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk05. Why buy from Qyvea06. FAQ
Supermarket CCTV is about four zones: the entrance and exit, the tills, the aisles and the stockroom or receiving door. Use clear IP cameras at the tills and doors (where you need faces and cash handling), wider cameras on the aisles, and a recorder with enough disk to keep at least a few weeks of footage. Staff and supplier theft are usually harder to catch than customer theft, so receiving and the stockroom matter as much as the shop floor.
Key takeaways
- Cover entrance, tills, aisles and stockroom.
- Use sharper cameras at tills and doors, wide ones on aisles.
- Size the disk for weeks, not days.
- Add a UPS so recording survives power cuts.
01What to look for before you buy
| Zone | What the camera must show | Typical choice |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance and exit | Faces of everyone coming and going | Clear dome or bullet at face height, avoiding glare from the door |
| Tills | Cash, goods and the cashier's hands | Overhead dome aimed at the till and bagging area |
| Aisles | People picking up and pocketing items | Wide dome every few shelf rows; avoid blocking by tall displays |
| Stockroom and receiving | Deliveries, who counts and who signs | Camera on the door plus one on the stock area |
| Car park and perimeter | Vehicles, loading, after-hours activity | Weatherproof bullet with night vision |
02Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Nation: shoplifters cost retailers Sh3bn annually; How We Made It In Africa: theft remains a challenge for East African retailers; Uniview: Naivas supermarket chain deployment (vendor case study); Hikvision: Food Plus Nairobi supermarket chain (vendor case study); Bowmans: Kenya High Court and ODPC decisions on CCTV and privacy.
03Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
04Buying for a business? We supply in bulk
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- Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
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- Delivery across Kenya, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed
- After-sales support: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems
05Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
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06Frequently asked questions
How many cameras does a supermarket need?
It depends on layout, but a small mini-market often starts at 8 to 16 cameras, and a larger supermarket needs more. Count entrances, every till, each aisle block and each stock door, then add outside views.
How long should a supermarket keep footage?
Keep it long enough to review a loss you only notice at stock-take, which is often weeks later. Size the hard disk for that, using the recorder's bitrate and the number of cameras; a surveillance-grade disk is built for continuous writing.
Can I link CCTV to my till?
Some recorders can overlay till or POS text on the video so you can search by receipt. Ask the installer whether your recorder and POS support it before you buy.
Do I need to put up CCTV signs?
Yes. Kenya's data protection rules treat CCTV footage of people as personal data, so display clear signs and limit who can view recordings. See the sources below.
