Export CCTV, Solar and Networking Equipment to Kenya: What Sells and How to Start
Not every product sells equally well in a new market. This guide lists the equipment categories that Kenyan businesses, estates and installers order through Qyvea, and what an overseas supplier should prepare before listing.
1. Categories that buyers order
- CCTV: cameras, NVR and DVR recorders, hard drives, power supplies and cabling.
- Access control and attendance: readers, controllers, locks and biometric devices.
- Networking: switches, routers, access points, patch panels, racks and cable.
- Solar and power: panels, hybrid inverters, batteries, charge controllers, UPS and stabilisers.
- Electrical and accessories: protection, cable, connectors and tools.
2. What a good listing looks like
- The exact model number and brand in the product name.
- Clear photos on a plain background, in any file format.
- Honest specifications and what is in the box.
- A realistic stock number and the days it takes to reach Nairobi.
- Your price in your own currency.
3. Documents and approvals
Prepare an accurate commercial invoice (value, description, quantity, country of origin) and a packing list for every shipment. Radio and wireless equipment may need Communications Authority type approval in Kenya, and some goods must meet Kenya Bureau of Standards requirements. Goods that cannot be cleared lawfully in Kenya may be rejected at your cost.
4. Price to win, not just to list
Qyvea allocates orders automatically and fairly between suppliers, looking at price, delivery time, stock and reliability. Keep stock accurate, answer quickly and deliver on time: reliable suppliers earn Silver and Gold status and are chosen more often.
5. How to start
- Create a free supplier account and choose Outside Kenya.
- Add your best products to your list first, with clear photos, then upload them all in one go.
- Set units and the days to reach Nairobi.
- Wait for the first order alert.
6. Frequently asked questions
Do I need to list everything at once?
No. Start with the ten products you can supply fastest and add more later whenever you like.
Are branded products allowed?
Only goods you are authorised to sell. Counterfeit or infringing goods are prohibited and may be reported.
How are my products shown to shoppers?
In the store's International tab, with the city and country they ship from and the arrival time.
Related guides
This guide describes how supplying through Qyvea works at the time of writing. The Vendor Agreement, section 12 and the Sell on Qyvea page are the final word.