--- title: "Consumer Unit Price in Kenya 2026: DB Boards & Breakers | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/consumer-unit-price-in-kenya description: "A consumer unit (distribution board) splits your supply into protected circuits using breakers and an RCD." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/consumer-unit-price-in-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Is your wiring ready for everything you plan to add? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Match the product to your real need before price. - Check warranty and local service support. - Buy from a supplier that installs and supports it. Quick answer A consumer unit (distribution board) splits your supply into protected circuits using breakers and an RCD. Choose the number of ways for your circuits plus spares, and always use an RCD for sockets. A licensed electrician should install it. [Photo: Raze Solar / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/GXLPLG3_Vf4) Why this matters now ## Adding equipment to weak wiring only moves the failure to a worse day. ### If you wait - Overloaded boards and loose joints - Equipment that dies on the first surge - No earthing means no protection ### What you get - Boards and breakers sized for the real load - Earthing and surge protection for costly equipment - A clean base for CCTV, solar and networks [TRONIC 6 way consumer](/products/tronic-6-way-consumer-unit-36684 "TRONIC 6 way consumer unit")[Tronic MCB 1 Pole](/products/tronic-mcb-1-pole-6a-mc1006-6k-46712 "Tronic MCB 1 Pole 6A – MC1006-6K")[MK Twin Socket](/products/mk-twin-socket-65795 "MK Twin Socket") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Consumer%20Unit%20%26%20Distribution%20Board%20Prices%20in%20Kenya.%20I%20want%20electrical%20installation%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Match the product to your real need before price. - Check warranty and local service support. - Buy from a supplier that installs and supports it. - Compare brands and sizes in the table below. - Ask Qyvea for a quote including installation. ## What to look for before you buy | Home size | Typical ways | Protection | | --- | --- | --- | | Studio, bedsitter | 4 to 6 way | RCD plus MCBs | | 2 to 3 bedroom | 8 to 12 way | RCD plus MCBs | | Large home, shop | 12 to 18 way | RCD, SPD, MCBs | ## 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. ## Why 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](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 What is a consumer unit? The main box that distributes power to circuits and protects them with breakers. Do I need an RCD? Yes, for sockets and wet areas. It cuts power fast on earth faults. ## 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 [Shopping Guides · Buying Guide Surge Protector Prices in Kenya: Protect TVs, Computers and Solar Systems Plug-in and whole-house surge protectors compared, with what to look for. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/surge-protector-price-in-kenya)[Solar & Electrical · Technology Explained Surge Protection & Earthing for Security Systems Why storms and power returns kill cameras, gate controllers and recorders, and how surge protection and earthing prevent it. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/surge-protection-and-earthing-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Buying Guide 1.5kVA Inverter Prices in Kenya: Home and Small Business 1.5kVA inverters and the batteries they need. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/1-5kva-inverter-price-in-kenya) ### Related services [Qyvea Online Store](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related products [Browse the Qyvea shop](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related projects [Real Qyvea case studies](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#case-studies) [← Previous**Computer Monitor Prices in Kenya: 24-inch, 27-inch, Gaming & Office Monitors**](https://qyvea.co.ke/computer-monitor-price-in-kenya)[Next →**: Content Creator Kit Kenya: Gimbals, Tripods, Mics & Ring Lights**](https://qyvea.co.ke/gimbal-tripod-content-creators-kenya) ## Want help choosing? 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