Supermarket and shop equipment list in Kenya
Whether you are opening a mini-mart, supermarket, pharmacy or hardware shop, the same equipment keeps sales fast, stock accurate and losses low. Items on this page currently cost KES 1,650 to KES 45,600 in our store.
1. Tills (POS)
One terminal per till, running POS software that tracks stock and produces KRA eTIMS invoices. See the full POS system price guide.
POS terminals · prices from the Qyvea store, updated 9 October 2026
2. Receipt printers
80 mm thermal printers with an auto-cutter and a cash-drawer port.
Receipt printers · prices from the Qyvea store, updated 9 October 2026
3. Barcode scanners
2D scanners also read QR codes on phones; wireless ones make stock-taking quicker.
Barcode scanners · prices from the Qyvea store, updated 9 October 2026
4. Cash handling
Lockable cash drawers, and a note counter with counterfeit detection for busy tills and end-of-day banking.
Cash handling · prices from the Qyvea store, updated 9 October 2026
5. Loss prevention and security
CCTV over tills, entrances and the store room cuts theft by staff and shoppers; supermarkets add anti-theft (EAS) gates at the exit and an alarm for after hours. See CCTV for businesses.
Equip the whole shop with one order
Buying for a business, school, hospital or SACCO? Qyvea is set up for organisation orders:
- Trade and bulk prices: open a free trade account or send a list, and we quote 10+ units within hours.
- One supplier for the whole job: equipment, delivery, installation and setup from the same team, with one invoice.
- Genuine stock with the manufacturer's warranty, and 7-day returns and exchanges.
- Delivery to every county; pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer, card or cash.
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Frequently asked questions
What equipment do I need to open a supermarket in Kenya?
POS terminals and software, receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, a note counter, label-printing scales for fresh produce, CCTV, and for larger stores anti-theft gates and an alarm.
Can Qyvea set up everything for a new shop?
Yes. We supply and install the POS hardware, CCTV and security, configure the tills with your software and train your staff.