--- title: "Side Hustles You Can Start With Security and Tech Equipment in Kenya | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/side-hustles-with-security-and-tech-equipment-kenya description: "CCTV installation, printing and lamination, solar services, phone accessories and repairs: realistic starting points, what equipment you need and the checks to do first. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/side-hustles-with-security-and-tech-equipment-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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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:** - Skills and tools matter more than stock. - CCTV installs and maintenance are in demand. - Small printing shops start cheaply near colleges. Quick answer Starting a services side hustle needs skills and tools more than stock. Home CCTV installs are quoted around KES 35,000 to 50,000 for four cameras, with maintenance visits at KES 5,000 to 15,000. A small printing and lamination shop can start from a few thousand shillings near colleges. Check licensing and tax rules such as eTIMS before you begin. These are not income guarantees. [Photo: Alan J. Hendry / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/KNt4zd8HPb0) Why this matters now ## Time is the one thing a safety plan cannot get back after the incident. ### If you wait - No plan when it matters - A setup that fails when you are alone - Finding the gaps after an incident ### What you get - Cameras, alarms and fences that buy you time - Alerts on your phone, wherever you are - A free site survey that shows the weak points [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")[Electric Fence Alarm Siren](/products/electric-fence-alarm-siren-120db-outdoor-96 "Electric Fence Alarm Siren 120dB Outdoor") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Side%20Hustles%20You%20Can%20Start%20With%20Security%20and%20Tech%20Equipment%20in%20Kenya.%20I%20want%20home%20security%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 - Skills and tools matter more than stock. - CCTV installs and maintenance are in demand. - Small printing shops start cheaply near colleges. - Check licences and tax registration. ## What to look for before you buy | Idea | What you need | Reported starting scale | | --- | --- | --- | | CCTV installation | Tools, cable, training | Basic 4-camera home packages quoted around KES 35,000 to 50,000 | | Printing and lamination | Printer, laminator, paper | Less than about KES 7,000 in one guide; laminator under $200 in another | | Solar and battery services | Training, tools, capital | KES 500,000 plus in one guide | | Phone accessories and repairs | Stock and tools | Varies widely | ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [K24: profitable ventures for extra income in 2026](https://k24.digital/lifehacks/profitable-ventures-kenyans-can-use-to-generate-extra-income-in-2026); [Huduma Global: printing and publishing business in Kenya](https://hudumaglobal.com/blog/how-to-start-printing-publishing-business-kenya); [Best Care Services CCTV pricing](https://bestcareservices.co.ke/expertise/cctv-installation-and-repair). ## 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 Do I need a licence? Check county and sector requirements; one guide says eTIMS registration is mandatory for businesses. Is this guaranteed income? No. Results depend on skill, location and competition. ## 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 · Guide How to Start a CCTV Installation Side Hustle: Skills, Tools and First Jobs Learn the basics, buy a starter toolkit and take small first jobs: a practical path into CCTV installation, with reported package prices as a guide. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/start-a-cctv-installation-side-hustle-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Guide Starting a Printing and Lamination Shop Near a College A small photocopy, printing and lamination shop can start from a few thousand shillings in one guide, with scale needing far more: equipment list and tips. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/start-a-printing-and-lamination-shop-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Guide Starting a Small Business? 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