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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
A mall or shopping centre usually runs IP cameras on a managed network, recorded centrally on NVRs or a server, and watched from a control room. Plan zones: entrances, atriums and corridors, escalators and lifts, loading bays, service corridors and the car park. Tenants often add their own cameras; the landlord's system should cover the common areas and keep a clear rule on who can view and export footage.
Key takeaways
- IP cameras on a managed network.
- Central recording and a control room.
- Cover common areas; tenants cover their own units.
- Write down who can view and export footage.
01What to look for before you buy
| Area | Camera focus | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Entrances and atrium | Faces and crowd flow | Wide-dynamic-range cameras to handle glare from glass doors |
| Corridors and lifts | People moving and loitering | Dome cameras at junctions |
| Loading bays and service corridors | Deliveries and after-hours access | Night-capable cameras and a door log |
| Car park | Vehicles and plates | Dedicated plate-capture cameras at the barrier |
| Control room | Live monitoring and export | Redundant storage and a UPS |
02Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Bowmans: Kenya High Court and ODPC decisions on CCTV and privacy; Uniview: Naivas supermarket chain deployment (vendor case study); Hikvision: Food Plus Nairobi supermarket chain (vendor case study).
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
One supplier for your whole business
- Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
- Printable quotations straight from the online store for your approval process
- Thousands of products: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier
- 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
Full details: return & refund policy.
06Frequently asked questions
Can tenants connect their cameras to the mall's system?
It is possible, but agree access rules in writing first. Each tenant should own their footage; the landlord should own common-area footage.
Do malls need number-plate cameras?
Many do at the car park barrier, where a dedicated camera at the right angle reads plates far better than a general camera.
How much storage does a large site need?
Sizing depends on cameras, resolution and retention days. Ask the installer to show the calculation from the recorder's bitrate rather than guessing.
Is footage subject to privacy law?
Yes. Footage of people is personal data in Kenya. Use signage, limit access and keep export logs. See the sources below.
