CCTV Camera Price in Kenya: Hikvision, EZVIZ and Tenda Compared

At Encom, the CCTV camera price in Kenya runs from KES 3,600 to KES 34,050, so there is a camera for every budget. A basic Hikvision system with four cameras and a recorder starts at about KES 22,400, before the hard drive, cable and fitting.

This guide lists every camera, recorder and kit we sell in Nairobi, as well as which type suits a home, shop or office.

Prices and specs checked on 25 October 2026. Since all prices exclude VAT, add it when you budget.

Key takeaways

• A Hikvision 2MP Turbo HD camera costs KES 4,250 to KES 7,800 at Encom, while a 4 channel DVR starts at KES 5,400.
• EZVIZ and Tenda Wi-Fi cameras cost KES 3,600 to KES 12,650 and need no recorder, because they record to microSD.
• The Hikvision DS-2CFS04/4G costs KES 16,400 and runs on its own solar panel, so it suits sites with no power.
• According to KNBS, police recorded 96,038 crimes in Kenya in 2025, and 16,430 of them were stealing.
• Since 2021, Kenya’s registration rules list “operating security CCTV systems” as a purpose that needs registration.

What is the CCTV camera price in Kenya today?

In short, the CCTV camera price in Kenya at Encom runs from KES 3,600 to KES 34,050, depending on the type. Here is how the main types compare:

• Turbo HD: KES 4,250 to KES 11,700, but you also need a DVR.
• IP: KES 12,300 to KES 34,050, since they add smart detection.
• 4G and solar: KES 9,250 to KES 16,400, so no cables, but you need a SIM.
• Indoor Wi-Fi: KES 3,600 to KES 4,800, so the cheapest way to start.
• Outdoor Wi-Fi: KES 5,600 to KES 12,650, although each needs power.

Hikvision Turbo HD camera prices in Kenya

Turbo HD cameras send HD video to a Hikvision DVR over one coaxial cable, so wiring stays simple. Because each camera only needs a cable and power, they suit gates, walls and parking.

Hikvision IP and solar camera prices in Kenya

IP cameras record sharper detail and also run smart detection inside the camera. A PoE NVR powers them over the same network cable, so you skip separate power points.

EZVIZ and Tenda Wi-Fi camera prices in Kenya

Wi-Fi cameras need no recorder. Instead, they save clips to a microSD card and send alerts to your phone.

How much does a full CCTV system cost in Kenya?

A full system costs more than the cameras, because you also need a recorder, a hard drive and cable. For example, here are camera and recorder totals at today’s prices:

• First of all, four Hikvision 2MP mini bullets (KES 17,000) and a 4 channel mini DVR (KES 5,400) come to KES 22,400.
• Eight of the same cameras with an 8 channel mini DVR come to KES 41,450, since that DVR costs KES 7,450.
• Four 4MP ColorVu IP turrets with a 4 channel PoE NVR cost KES 62,150, but you skip separate camera power.
• Meanwhile, the Hikvision NK844WDH Wi-Fi kit puts four 4MP cameras and an NVR in one box for KES 33,800.

These totals still leave out the hard drive, power supplies and labour.

How much is a DVR or NVR in Kenya?

Overall, a Hikvision DVR costs KES 5,400 to KES 35,550, depending on the number of channels. A DVR records Turbo HD cameras over coax, while an NVR records IP cameras over the network.

Buy a recorder with spare channels, so you can add cameras later.

Which CCTV camera is best for home in Kenya?

For most homes, the best setup is two to four outdoor cameras on the gate and doors, as well as one indoor camera. The right model then depends on your compound.

For example, a flat often needs only a Wi-Fi camera such as the EZVIZ C6N 3K indoor camera at KES 4,800. It follows people and pets, and its sleep mode also turns the lens away for privacy.

A house with a compound, however, does better with wired cameras and a DVR. In particular, a ColorVu bullet on the gate shows the colour of a car or jacket at night. That detail helps when you report an incident. Then add a turret with a siren, such as the Hikvision DS-2CE78D0T-LXTS turret, at the main door.

If you also want to see visitors before you open the gate, the EZVIZ HP5 video doorphone costs KES 20,150, and it also opens the gate from the app.

Which CCTV camera is best for a shop or office in Kenya?

Because a shop or office needs all day recording and fast playback, a wired DVR or NVR system suits it best.

For a shopfront, the Hikvision dual lens camera covers a wide counter with one unit, so you buy fewer cameras. In addition, its 130dB WDR helps when a bright doorway sits behind your customers.

Meanwhile, for a warehouse or car park, the AcuSense DS-2CD2646G2-IZS zooms from 2.8 to 12mm by remote. It also filters alerts to people and vehicles, so guards get fewer false alarms.

Finally, for a farm gate with no power, the solar 4G Hikvision camera needs only sunlight and a SIM card. Since it carries a 9000mAh battery, it keeps working through the night.

Can a CCTV camera show colour at night?

Yes, ColorVu cameras can, although most others switch to black and white infrared after dark. That is because Hikvision ColorVu models use a wide F1.0 lens to gather as much light as possible.

According to Hikvision, “ColorVu-enabled cameras render vivid color images in dim light, even down to 0.0005 lux.” In fact, the brand compares that level to a moonless, starlit night. When there is no light at all, the ColorVu Pro series adds white light to keep the colour.

Smart Hybrid Light models, such as the DS-2CE18K0T-LFS, also carry both infrared and white light.

Do you need to register CCTV in Kenya?

Yes, most businesses that run security cameras do, because of Kenya’s 2021 registration rules. In fact, the Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors) Regulations, 2021 list “operating security CCTV systems” among the purposes that need registration.

Also, the exemption for firms under KES 5 million turnover and ten staff does not apply to those listed purposes. As a result, even a small shop with cameras should check its status with the Data Commissioner.

However, homes have limits too. For example, in Ondieki v Maeda on 31 May 2023, the High Court in Nairobi ordered a homeowner’s camera taken down. That was because it pointed at a neighbour’s property. As Justice Ong’udi wrote, “I find, that the petitioner’s right to privacy was breached by the respondent.”

So point cameras at your own gate, doors and compound, rather than into the next plot. We are not lawyers, therefore please check your own case with the ODPC or a legal adviser.

Why do Kenyans buy CCTV cameras?

Mostly to deter theft, as well as to have proof when it happens. According to KNBS figures reported by The Star, police recorded 96,038 crimes in 2025, down 5.1% from 101,220 in 2024.

Still, stealing alone made up 16,430 of those cases. So a clear night picture of a face or number plate matters more than megapixels.

How do you keep CCTV recording when stima imeenda?

Put the DVR or NVR, the router and the camera power supply on a UPS before the next outage. Otherwise the system goes blank just when a blackout gives thieves cover.

Kenya Power posts planned interruption notices on its official X account, so you can see when your area will go off. If your recorder sits in a network cabinet, then our guide to sizing a rack mount UPS explains watts and runtime.

For a home setup, however, a portable power station from EcoFlow can keep a small recorder and router running through an outage. Our earlier post on working through a power cut also covers more backup options. Of course, solar 4G cameras skip the problem entirely.

Where can you buy CCTV cameras in Nairobi?

You can order every camera in this guide from Encom Shop, as well as the recorders and kits. For example, browse all CCTV cameras, the DVR and NVR range or our full security range.

Then tell us how many cameras you need and where they go. After that, we will price the full kit, including the hard drive. Email us or Request a Quote on WhatsApp on +254 714 962 072. You can also visit us at Rehema House, Standard Street, Nairobi.

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