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01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk05. Why buy from Qyvea06. FAQ
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.
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.
01What to look for before you buy
- 01OutsideLighting, shutter and padlock quality, and any shared walls or roof access.
- 02DoorsSolid doors, deadbolts and a reinforced back door.
- 03AlarmDoor contacts, motion sensors, siren and battery backup.
- 04CCTVDoor, till, stock and rear, recorded for weeks.
- 05Till and cashRegular banking, a drop safe and no large cash overnight.
- 06StockCounts, a stock register and locked high-value items.
- 07StaffWritten procedures, references and clear access rules.
02Where 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; Kenyans.co.ke: CCTV captures customers drilling into a shop; Nation: shoplifters cost retailers Sh3bn annually; How We Made It In Africa: theft remains a challenge for East African retailers.
03Best 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.
04Buying 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
05Why 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.
06Frequently 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.
