--- title: "Best Burglar Alarm for a Shop in Kenya | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/best-burglar-alarm-for-shops-kenya description: "How to choose a burglar alarm for a shop in Kenya: door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, battery backup, phone alerts and why break-ins through walls and roofs change the plan. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/best-burglar-alarm-for-shops-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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A shop alarm should catch the door, the roof, the walls and the stock room, and survive a power cut. An alarm only protects you if it makes noise before the intruder is inside. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Cover every entry: door, roof, walls and windows. - Indoor motion sensors catch what door contacts miss. - Battery backup and a siren that runs without mains power. Quick answer A shop alarm should cover every way in: the shutter and door, any windows, the roof and the walls shared with neighbours. Use door contacts, motion sensors in the stock area, glass-break or shock sensors where relevant and a loud siren, with battery backup and phone alerts so you hear about an intrusion even when the power is cut. Kenyan reports describe thieves drilling through walls and cutting power, so indoor motion sensors and battery backup matter more than a single door contact. [Photo: Yosuke Ota / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/y2eGi21ySKs) Why this matters now ## Each unprotected night is a night the first warning is the damage. ### If you wait - Intruders move through the house unheard - You find out in the morning - Valuables in reach for as long as they like ### What you get - Sensors on the doors and windows that matter - A siren that sounds at once - Alerts to the people who can act [Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome](/products/dahua-hdcvi-2mp-dome-camera-14357 "Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome Camera")[Electric Fence Alarm Siren](/products/electric-fence-alarm-siren-120db-outdoor-96 "Electric Fence Alarm Siren 120dB Outdoor")[Nemtek Merlin 1 Zone](/products/nemtek-merlin-1-zone-keypad-3694 "Nemtek Merlin 1 Zone Keypad") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20What%20Is%20the%20Best%20Burglar%20Alarm%20for%20a%20Shop%20in%20Kenya%3F.%20I%20want%20a%20burglar%20alarm%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Cover every entry: door, roof, walls and windows. - Indoor motion sensors catch what door contacts miss. - Battery backup and a siren that runs without mains power. - Phone alerts so you hear while away. ## What to look for before you buy | Part | Why a shop needs it | Tip | | --- | --- | --- | | Door and shutter contact | Knows when the main entry is opened | Fit on the inner door as well as the shutter | | Motion sensor (PIR) | Detects someone inside the shop | Place facing the stock, not the window | | Glass-break or shock sensor | For windows and thin partition walls | Useful where walls are shared | | Siren and strobe | Deters and signals the intrusion | Fit one inside and one outside | | Battery backup and GSM/Wi-Fi | Works through power cuts and alerts you | Check the battery life and the alert method | ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [Nation: high burglary cases keep Nakuru businesses on edge](https://local.nation.co.ke/nakuru/business/high-burglary-cases-keep-nakuru-businesses-on-edge-4785122); [Kenyans.co.ke: CCTV captures customers drilling into a shop](https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/98211-cctv-captures-customers-drill-hole-shop-and-steal-ksh-400000-goods). ## Best 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](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Buying for a business? 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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](https://g.page/r/CY2LNNqrlgV5EBM/review)) - **Talk to a person** on WhatsApp [0113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244), usually within 30 minutes Full details: [return & refund policy](https://qyvea.co.ke/return-policy). ## Frequently asked questions Is one alarm enough, or do I also need CCTV? They do different jobs. An alarm tells you something is wrong now; CCTV records what happened. Most shops benefit from both. Will the alarm still work if the power is cut? A good panel has a backup battery, and a siren that can run on it. Ask how many hours the battery lasts. How do I get alerts on my phone? Panels with GSM or Wi-Fi send alerts or calls. Check the monthly cost, if any, and that a text works without data. Can the alarm link to a response company? Some panels can report to a security company. Ask providers in your area about response times before relying on that. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Access Control · Guide Do Anti-Theft Gates (EAS) Work for Shops in Kenya? Gates deter and alert; they work best with tagged stock, trained staff and cameras. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/eas-anti-theft-gates-for-shops-kenya)[Alarm Systems · Guide What Should You Do After a Shop Break-In in Kenya? Protect the scene, report quickly, save the footage and fix the way in before you reopen. 3 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/what-to-do-after-a-shop-break-in-kenya)[CCTV · Guide What Is the Best CCTV for a Small Shop in Kenya? 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