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Starting a Small Business? The Security and Power Basics You Need

The first five purchases that protect a new business.

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:
  • CCTV for premises and till.
  • UPS for the till and router.
  • Reliable internet for payments.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Starting a Small Business? The Security and Power Basics You Need
Quick answer

New businesses lose money to theft, outages and bad internet. Protect the basics: CCTV for the premises, a UPS for the till and router, reliable Wi-Fi, a receipt printer or POS, and fire safety. These cost little compared with a single bad loss.

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Key takeaways

  • CCTV for premises and till.
  • UPS for the till and router.
  • Reliable internet for payments.
  • Fire safety is cheap insurance.

01What to look for before you buy

  • CCTV: entrance, till and storeroom
  • UPS: till, router and POS
  • Router: stable Wi-Fi for payments
  • Receipt printer and POS
  • Fire extinguisher and smoke alarm

02Best prices in stock today

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03Buying 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

Get a business quote →

04Why 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.

05Frequently asked questions

What should I buy first?

CCTV and a UPS for the till and router, then add the rest.

Do you supply businesses in bulk?

Yes. We supply and install for businesses across Kenya.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 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.

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