--- title: "Shop Security Checklist for Kenya: Alarm, CCTV, Doors and Staff | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/shop-security-checklist-kenya description: "A practical shop security checklist for Kenya: doors and shutters, alarm, CCTV, lighting, cash handling, stock control and staff, with the equipment 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/shop-security-checklist-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Most shop losses come from a few gaps: weak doors, no alarm, blind corners and unwatched stock. Imagine something goes wrong at your gate tonight. Could you show exactly who, when and how? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Fix the weakest point first: the back wall or door. - Alarm plus CCTV plus lighting beats any single item. - Control cash and stock with simple written rules. Quick answer Work through the shop from the outside in: lighting and shutters, doors and locks, the alarm, cameras, the till and cash handling, stock control and staff procedures. Burglary reports from Kenyan towns describe thieves cutting power, drilling through walls and exploiting weak back doors, so check the building's weakest point, not just the front shutter. [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%20Should%20a%20Shop%20Security%20Checklist%20Include%20in%20Kenya%3F.%20I%20want%20CCTV%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 - Fix the weakest point first: the back wall or door. - Alarm plus CCTV plus lighting beats any single item. - Control cash and stock with simple written rules. - Test the alarm and check footage regularly. ## What to look for before you buy 1. **Outside**: Lighting, shutter and padlock quality, and any shared walls or roof access. 2. **Doors**: Solid doors, deadbolts and a reinforced back door. 3. **Alarm**: Door contacts, motion sensors, siren and battery backup. 4. **CCTV**: Door, till, stock and rear, recorded for weeks. 5. **Till and cash**: Regular banking, a drop safe and no large cash overnight. 6. **Stock**: Counts, a stock register and locked high-value items. 7. **Staff**: Written procedures, references and clear access rules. ## 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); [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/). ## 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 What is the first thing to check? The weakest entry: often the back door, the roof or a shared wall. A good front shutter does little if the back is thin. Is an alarm or CCTV more important? They do different jobs: an alarm alerts, CCTV records. Start with whichever closes your biggest gap, then add the other. How often should I test the alarm? Test it regularly, including the siren and backup battery, and after any change to the shop layout. What should I do after a break-in? See our guide on what to do after a shop break-in. ## 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 [Alarm Systems · Guide What Is the Best Burglar Alarm for a Shop in Kenya? A shop alarm should catch the door, the roof, the walls and the stock room, and survive a power cut. 3 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/best-burglar-alarm-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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