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Lightning Safety: What to Do Indoors, Outdoors and With Your Electronics

Stay indoors, stay away from windows and trees, unplug sensitive devices and know when it is safe to go out: simple lightning safety for Kenyan households.

Most safety plans fail on the night they are needed, because nobody practised them.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Indoors, away from windows and trees.
  • Unplug sensitive electronics.
  • Surge protection and earthing.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Lightning Safety: What to Do Indoors, Outdoors and With Your Electronics
Quick answer

Shelter indoors during thunderstorms and avoid sheltering under trees or near exposed windows. Avoid wet phones and corded devices, unplug TVs, routers and computers if a strike is likely, and use surge protection and good earthing. Wait about half an hour after the last thunder before going outdoors.

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Key takeaways

  • Indoors, away from windows and trees.
  • Unplug sensitive electronics.
  • Surge protection and earthing.
  • Wait about 30 minutes after the last thunder.

01What to look for before you buy

  • Move indoors at the first thunder
  • Stay away from windows, doors and metal fixtures
  • Unplug TVs, routers and computers if a strike is likely
  • Use surge protectors and good earthing
  • Do not shelter under trees or carry metal tools
  • Wait about 30 minutes after the last thunder

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Kenya Met: OND 2026 seasonal forecast; Capital FM: 80% of Kenya faces above-average rains; Kenyans.co.ke: uncertain start to short rains.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why 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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05Frequently asked questions

Does a surge protector stop a direct strike?

No. It reduces many surges, but unplug in severe storms.

Is it safe to use a phone indoors?

Cordless and mobile phones are generally fine; avoid corded devices in storms.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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