CCTV Installation Services in Kenya
Professional CCTV for Homes & Businesses — Hikvision Partner.
Crescent Systems Kenya installs CCTV systems for homes, shops, offices, and compounds, partnering with recognized camera brands including Hikvision. We design systems that cover what matters — and keep you legally compliant.
What’s Included in Our Installations
- Site survey and system design – based on your entry points, coverage areas, and lighting conditions
- Multiple camera options – Dome, Bullet, PTZ, and IR/night-vision cameras (only what we actually stock)
- DVR/NVR setup – storage sized to your retention needs (days/weeks)
- Remote viewing – set up via phone or web, where the client wants it (optional)
The Legal Side: Data Protection Act, 2019
This is not optional for businesses. We include a DPA compliance check with every commercial installation — a service most competitors don’t offer.
| Requirement | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| ODPC Registration |
Businesses with annual turnover of KES 5 million or more, or more than 10 employees, using CCTV must register with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).
Important: CCTV used specifically for crime prevention or security purposes is required to register regardless of company size under the 2021 registration regulations. |
| Signage | Visible signs disclosing surveillance, its purpose, and the data controller’s identity are required. |
| Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) | Required when monitoring a publicly accessible area (e.g., pavement outside your business). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Fines of up to KES 5,000,000, or 1% of annual turnover, whichever is lower. |
| Private / Household Use | Generally exempt from most DPA obligations — but a Kenyan High Court has previously ordered a homeowner to remove CCTV that captured a neighbour’s property without consent. Keep cameras on your own property. |
Our differentiator: We don’t just install cameras. We confirm your signage position, advise on registration, and document the system for ODPC compliance — giving you genuine legal cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a licence to install CCTV?
No specific licence for private or business installation. However, businesses using CCTV for security purposes generally need to register with the ODPC — see table above for thresholds.
Can I cover the street outside my property?
Yes, but this moves you into full DPA obligations since you’re monitoring a publicly accessible area. A DPIA and registration are required.
Do I need internet for CCTV to work?
No. Cameras record locally to a DVR/NVR without internet. Internet is only needed for remote viewing via phone or web — we install both options.
Get a Free Site Survey & Quote
We visit your location, map coverage areas, recommend camera types, and provide a fixed-price quote — including the DPA compliance check at no extra cost.
Talk to Crescent Systems Kenya Today
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