--- title: "Best CCTV for a Supermarket in Kenya | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/best-cctv-for-supermarket-kenya description: "How to choose CCTV for a supermarket or mini-market in Kenya: where cameras go, how many you need, recorder and storage sizing, and kits in stock. 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-cctv-for-supermarket-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Cover the tills, the aisles, the entrance and the stockroom, and record long enough to review a theft days later. Most people only find out what their cameras missed on the day they needed them. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Cover entrance, tills, aisles and stockroom. - Use sharper cameras at tills and doors, wide ones on aisles. - Size the disk for weeks, not days. Quick answer Supermarket CCTV is about four zones: the entrance and exit, the tills, the aisles and the stockroom or receiving door. Use clear IP cameras at the tills and doors (where you need faces and cash handling), wider cameras on the aisles, and a recorder with enough disk to keep at least a few weeks of footage. Staff and supplier theft are usually harder to catch than customer theft, so receiving and the stockroom matter as much as the shop floor. [Photo: Alan J. Hendry / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/KNt4zd8HPb0) Why this matters now ## Every night without proper recording is a night you cannot prove anything. ### If you wait - A theft or a dispute becomes your word against theirs - You hear about it hours later, if at all - Police and insurers ask what you can show them ### What you get - Every entrance recorded day and night - Playback on your phone within minutes - A visible camera changes how people behave [Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet](/products/hikvision-ds-2cd1023g0e-i-2mp-bullet-network-camera-132 "Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet Network Camera")[Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome](/products/dahua-hdcvi-2mp-dome-camera-14357 "Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome Camera")[Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2 16CH 4K](/products/hikvision-ds-7616ni-q2-16ch-4k-nvr-189 "Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2 16CH 4K NVR") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20What%20Is%20the%20Best%20CCTV%20System%20for%20a%20Supermarket%20in%20Kenya%3F.%20I%20want%20CCTV%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Cover entrance, tills, aisles and stockroom. - Use sharper cameras at tills and doors, wide ones on aisles. - Size the disk for weeks, not days. - Add a UPS so recording survives power cuts. ## What to look for before you buy | Zone | What the camera must show | Typical choice | | --- | --- | --- | | Entrance and exit | Faces of everyone coming and going | Clear dome or bullet at face height, avoiding glare from the door | | Tills | Cash, goods and the cashier's hands | Overhead dome aimed at the till and bagging area | | Aisles | People picking up and pocketing items | Wide dome every few shelf rows; avoid blocking by tall displays | | Stockroom and receiving | Deliveries, who counts and who signs | Camera on the door plus one on the stock area | | Car park and perimeter | Vehicles, loading, after-hours activity | Weatherproof bullet with night vision | ## Where 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](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/shoplifters-cost-retailers-sh3bn-annually-1076314); [How We Made It In Africa: theft remains a challenge for East African retailers](https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/theft-remains-challenge-east-african-retailers/53800/); [Uniview: Naivas supermarket chain deployment (vendor case study)](https://www.uniview.com/News/Success_Cases/201903/845221_169683_0.htm); [Hikvision: Food Plus Nairobi supermarket chain (vendor case study)](https://www.hikvision.com/th/newsroom/success-stories/retail/nairobi-supermarket-chain-food-plus-gets-fresh-surveillance-and-top-choice-centralized-security); [Bowmans: Kenya High Court and ODPC decisions on CCTV and privacy](https://bowmanslaw.com/insights/data-protection/kenya-the-high-court-and-the-office-of-the-data-protection-commissioner-issue-decisions-on-complaints-and-the-right-to-privacy-in-the-use-of-cctv-cameras/). ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. 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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 How many cameras does a supermarket need? It depends on layout, but a small mini-market often starts at 8 to 16 cameras, and a larger supermarket needs more. Count entrances, every till, each aisle block and each stock door, then add outside views. How long should a supermarket keep footage? Keep it long enough to review a loss you only notice at stock-take, which is often weeks later. Size the hard disk for that, using the recorder's bitrate and the number of cameras; a surveillance-grade disk is built for continuous writing. Can I link CCTV to my till? Some recorders can overlay till or POS text on the video so you can search by receipt. Ask the installer whether your recorder and POS support it before you buy. Do I need to put up CCTV signs? Yes. Kenya's data protection rules treat CCTV footage of people as personal data, so display clear signs and limit who can view recordings. See the sources below. ## 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 [CCTV · Guide What Is the Best CCTV for a Small Shop in Kenya? Four cameras on the door, the till, the stock and the back usually cover a small shop. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/best-cctv-for-small-shops-kenya)[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)[CCTV · Guide How Do Shoplifters Work in Kenya and How Do You Stop Them? 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