Price guide · updated 16 November 2026
How much does CCTV installation cost in Kenya?
The short answer. CCTV cameras at our Nairobi shop cost from KSh 3,500 for a Wi-Fi indoor camera to KSh 12,000 and up for a wired 4MP IP camera, and a typical house needs 4 to 6 cameras. For a house, the cameras alone come to about KSh 27,500 for a 4-camera Wi-Fi setup, or KSh 62,000 for a wired 4-camera IP system, at today’s prices. The recorder, hard drive, cabling, backup power and installation labour come on top and depend on your site, which is why we quote after a survey.
Every price on this page is read live from our shop, cctvshop.co.ke. When a price changes there, it changes here.
1. What one camera costs
Prices for each type of camera we install, using the most affordable suitable model we have in stock today.
| Camera type | Best for | Model in stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi indoor camera | Homes, apartments and small shops — no cabling needed. | Dahua C3A Wi-Fi Indoor Camera | KSh 3,500 |
| Wi-Fi outdoor camera | Gates and outside walls of homes and small premises within Wi-Fi range. | Imou Bullet 2 4MP Wi-Fi Camera (IPC-F42FEP-D) | KSh 8,000 |
| Solar 4G camera | Farms, construction sites, remote gates and boreholes. | Solar Dual-Lens Outdoor Camera | KSh 8,500 |
| Eyeball (turret) camera | Entrances, receptions and doors — anywhere you need clear faces. | Dahua IPC-HDW5442TM-ASE 4MP WizMind IR Eyeball Network Camera | KSh 12,000 |
| Bullet camera / varifocal (zoom) bullet | Outside walls, yards, perimeters and loading areas. | Dahua IPC-HFW5442E-ZE 4MP IR Vari-focal Bullet Network Camera | KSh 16,000 |
| Smart dual-light camera | Parking, compounds and perimeters where you want to scare intruders off, not just record them. | Dahua IPC-HFW3449T1-AS-PV 4MP Smart Dual Light Bullet WizSense Camera | KSh 18,000 |
| 360° fisheye camera | Open shop floors, halls, open-plan offices and dining areas. | Dahua IPC-EW5541-AS 5MP WizMind IR Fisheye Network Camera | KSh 25,000 |
| Vandal-proof dome camera | Tills, cash offices, corridors and anywhere within reach of people. | Dahua IPC-HDBW5442R-ASE 4MP Vandal-proof Dome WizMind Network Camera | KSh 28,000 |
| AI people-counting camera | Main entrances of supermarkets and busy shops, to measure footfall. | Dahua IPC-HDW8441X-3D 4MP WizMind Dual-Lens People Counting Camera | KSh 64,000 |
2. Worked examples
The recommended layout from our CCTV planner for a medium-sized property of each type, priced with today’s stock. Items we don’t list online are marked quoted: they depend on brand and size, and we price them for your site.
The wired examples use the Dahua 4MP IP cameras we stock. A Wi-Fi setup costs less to start, and we can also quote budget HD-analogue systems.
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Standalone house · 4 cameras · Wired IP (PoE) system with a 4-channel recorder
| 2× | Varifocal (zoom) bullet camera + Bullet camera | KSh 32,000 |
| 1× | Eyeball (turret) camera | KSh 12,000 |
| 1× | Smart dual-light camera | KSh 18,000 |
| 1× | 4-channel PoE network video recorder (NVR) | quoted |
| 1× | 2 TB surveillance hard drive | quoted |
| 1× | Cat6 network cable (305 m box) | KSh 10,000 |
| 1× | UPS backup power (1 kVA) | quoted |
| Cameras | KSh 62,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Priced items in this list | KSh 72,000 | |
Plus 4-channel PoE network video recorder (NVR), 2 TB surveillance hard drive, UPS backup power (1 kVA), and installation labour.
See this layout on a planHome (Wi-Fi)
Standalone house · 4 cameras · Wi-Fi cameras with memory cards
| 3× | Wi-Fi outdoor camera | KSh 24,000 |
| 1× | Wi-Fi indoor camera | KSh 3,500 |
| 4× | 128 GB memory card | quoted |
| Cameras | KSh 27,500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Priced items in this list | KSh 27,500 | |
Plus 4 × 128 GB memory card, and installation labour.
See this layout on a planShop
Standard shop · 6 cameras · Wired IP (PoE) system with a 8-channel recorder
| 1× | Eyeball (turret) camera | KSh 12,000 |
| 4× | Vandal-proof dome camera | KSh 112,000 |
| 1× | 360° fisheye camera | KSh 25,000 |
| 1× | 16-channel PoE network video recorder (NVR) | KSh 45,000 |
| 1× | 2 TB surveillance hard drive | quoted |
| 1× | Cat6 network cable (305 m box) | KSh 10,000 |
| 1× | UPS backup power (1 kVA) | quoted |
| Cameras | KSh 149,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Priced items in this list | KSh 204,000 | |
Plus 2 TB surveillance hard drive, UPS backup power (1 kVA), and installation labour.
See this layout on a planFarm / remote site
Farm · 5 cameras · Solar 4G cameras
| 5× | Solar 4G camera | KSh 42,500 |
| 5× | 128 GB memory card | quoted |
| Cameras | KSh 42,500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Priced items in this list | KSh 42,500 | |
Plus 5 × 128 GB memory card, and installation labour.
See this layout on a plan3. Recorders, network and cable
A wired system also needs a network video recorder (NVR) with a hard drive, Cat6 cable to every camera, and sometimes a PoE switch for cameras far from the recorder. Current price ranges in our shop:
| Category | Items | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| NVR & DVR Recorders | 1 | KSh 45,000 |
| Networking for CCTV | 3 | KSh 1,300 – KSh 6,000 |
| Cables & Connectors | 5 | KSh 1,200 – KSh 10,000 |
| Solar & 4G Cameras | 3 | KSh 6,500 – KSh 10,000 |
As a storage guide: one 4MP camera recording around the clock uses about 18 GB a day, so four cameras need roughly 1 TB for two weeks of footage.
4. What drives the total
- Number of cameras. The biggest single factor. Our planner suggests 4–6 for a typical home and 6–7 for a shop.
- Type of camera. Wi-Fi is cheapest to start; wired IP costs more but records reliably; AI and long-range zoom cameras cost the most.
- Night picture. Infrared gives black-and-white night video; full-colour and dual-light cameras cost more but show colours of cars and clothes at night.
- Cable runs. Long runs, trunking, conduit and roof work add material and labour.
- Days of footage. More days means a bigger hard drive.
- Power and internet. A UPS for power cuts, and a router or 4G for watching on your phone.
- Labour. Depends on the number of cameras and how hard the site is to cable. We quote it on its own line.
5. Ways to spend less without regretting it
- Start with the essentials. Gate, door and parking first; choose a recorder with spare channels and add cameras later.
- Record on motion. Footage lasts far longer on the same hard drive.
- Use Wi-Fi only where it fits. One or two Wi-Fi cameras in an apartment are cheap and quick; for a compound, wired is better value over time.
- Don’t skip the UPS if you get power cuts. A system that stops at night doesn’t protect you.
- Compare itemised quotes. A lower total often means fewer days of storage or weaker night cameras.
Get an itemised quote for your property
We visit, plan the camera positions and give you a written quote listing every item and the labour.
Or plan the cameras yourself with our free planner.
6. Questions
How much does it cost to install CCTV in Kenya?
CCTV cameras at our Nairobi shop cost from KSh 3,500 for a Wi-Fi indoor camera to KSh 12,000 and up for a wired 4MP IP camera, and a typical house needs 4 to 6 cameras. For a house, the cameras alone come to about KSh 27,500 for a 4-camera Wi-Fi setup, or KSh 62,000 for a wired 4-camera IP system, at today’s prices. The recorder, hard drive, cabling, backup power and installation labour come on top and depend on your site, which is why we quote after a survey. Prices on this page update automatically from our shop’s stock.
What is the cheapest CCTV camera in Kenya?
At our shop the most affordable option is the Dahua C3A Wi-Fi Indoor Camera at KSh 3,500. Wi-Fi cameras are the cheapest way to start because they need no recorder or cable runs, but each one depends on a good Wi-Fi signal.
Is Wi-Fi CCTV cheaper than wired CCTV?
Usually, for a few cameras. Wi-Fi cameras (outdoor models from KSh 8,000) need no recorder or network cable, only a memory card each. Wired IP systems cost more upfront for the recorder, hard drive and cabling, but are more reliable, keep recording when the internet is down and work out better value from about five cameras up.
How much does a 4-camera CCTV system cost in Kenya?
Four wired 4MP IP cameras from our shop start at about KSh 48,000. Add a 4- or 8-channel recorder, a 1 TB hard drive for around two weeks of footage, Cat6 cable, a UPS if you get power cuts, and installation labour. We give an itemised quote after seeing the site.
Why do CCTV installation quotes in Kenya vary so much?
Quotes differ in camera quality (resolution, night vision, brand), recorder size, how many days of footage the hard drive holds, how long and difficult the cable runs are, and whether a UPS is included. Ask for an itemised quote so you can compare like with like.