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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 mini-market usually needs 8 to 16 cameras: the door, each till, one every few aisle rows, the stockroom and the back or loading door, plus one outside. Use a recorder with enough channels for growth, a surveillance-grade disk and a UPS. Many losses come from the stockroom and receiving, so give them proper cameras, not leftovers.
Key takeaways
- 8 to 16 cameras suit most mini-markets.
- Door, tills, aisles, stockroom and loading.
- Spare channels for later.
- Cover receiving as well as the floor.
01What to look for before you buy
| Zone | Cameras | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Door | 1 to 2 | Faces, both directions |
| Tills | 1 per 1 to 2 tills | Overhead |
| Aisles | 1 per 2 to 3 aisles | Wide dome |
| Stockroom and loading | 2 | Door and stock |
| Outside | 1 to 2 | Weatherproof night camera |
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).
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
Is an 8-channel kit enough?
Often for a compact mini-market; a 16-channel recorder gives room for growth.
How many days of footage?
Choose the disk size from the recorder's bitrate so you keep at least a few weeks.
Can I see the cameras from home?
Yes with a modern recorder and its app; use a strong password.
Do I need an alarm too?
For a shop with stock overnight, yes: door and motion sensors with a siren and battery backup.
