On this page
01. What to look for before you buy02. What a Qyvea POS quote includes03. Where these figures come from04. Best prices in stock today05. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk06. Why buy from Qyvea07. FAQ
A standard retail till needs a touchscreen or PC, a barcode scanner, an 80mm thermal receipt printer, a cash drawer connected to the printer, a small UPS for power cuts and reliable network. Restaurants add kitchen printers; shops with weighing needs add scales; add spare thermal rolls and a backup scanner.
Key takeaways
- Screen or PC, scanner, 80mm printer, cash drawer, UPS.
- Restaurants add kitchen printers.
- Buy spare thermal rolls and a spare scanner.
- Use a UPS so tills survive power cuts.
01What to look for before you buy
| Item | Choose | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 15-inch touch all-in-one or PC | Fanless is quiet |
| Scanner | 1D laser or 2D imager | 2D reads phone screens |
| Printer | 80mm thermal, USB or LAN | Auto-cutter helps |
| Cash drawer | RJ11 drawer on the printer | Lockable |
| UPS | 600VA to 1kVA | Keeps till on for cuts |
02What a Qyvea POS quote includes
Tell us what you sell and how many tills you need. Hardware is in the store with live prices; we quote software, setup and training per business. See also the complete POS guide and POS system prices.
03Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: DEV Community: eTIMS Kenya complete guide for business owners, 2026.
04Best 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 for a recommendation.
05Buying for a business? We supply in bulk
One supplier for your whole business
- Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
- Printable quotations straight from the online store for your approval process
- Thousands of products: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier
- Delivery across Kenya, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed
- After-sales support: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems
06Why 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)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
Full details: return & refund policy.
07Frequently asked questions
Do I need a PC for POS?
You can use an all-in-one POS terminal, a PC or an Android tablet depending on the software.
USB or LAN printer?
USB for one till; LAN for kitchens and shared printers.
