The best CCTV cameras in Kenya for most homes and shops in November 2026 are Dahua 4MP IP bullets, led by the Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL at KSh 5,200 from Mascom International in Nairobi. Cable-based budget systems start at KSh 3,400 a camera, and Wi-Fi or 4G models cover sites with no wiring.
Key facts
- The seven cameras in this guide cost KSh 3,400 to KSh 12,500 each at Mascom International in November 2026.
- Four Dahua 4MP IP cameras with a 4-channel PoE recorder come to KSh 29,800, before the hard drive, cable and installation.
- Four Dahua 2MP HDCVI cameras with a 4-channel recorder come to KSh 18,900, before the hard drive, cable and installation.
- Mascom International installs CCTV at a fee quoted per site, and delivers pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties.
Why trust this guide
Mascom International is a walk-in electronics shop on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, and Dahua is one of the CCTV ranges we stock in depth. Every price below comes from our live catalogue this month. The picks follow what buyers ask us for: clear night footage, viewing on a phone, and a system that keeps recording through power cuts.
What should you look for in a CCTV camera in Kenya?
How it connects. IP cameras run on a network cable and record to an NVR. HDCVI cameras run on coax cable and record to an XVR, which suits buildings that already have old CCTV wiring. Wi-Fi and 4G cameras need no recorder and save footage on the camera.
Resolution for the job. 2MP covers a doorway, corridor or small room. 4MP suits gates, compound walls and shop fronts, where you will zoom into a recording to see a face. 8MP is for wide yards, car parks and warehouses.
Night vision type. Plain infrared records in black and white. Dual light switches to colour when a person walks in. Warm light and Dahua's WizColor cameras keep colour all night, using a large sensor and wide aperture to make the most of moonlight and street light.
Human detection. A camera that recognises people sends you far fewer false alerts from cats, swaying trees and passing headlights. Dahua's WizSense series is built around recognising humans and vehicles.
Power during blackouts. PoE cameras take their power from the recorder through the network cable. One UPS on the recorder and router keeps the whole system recording through a KPLC outage.
Weather. Outdoor cameras should be IP67, which keeps out long-rains downpours, Kajiado dust and coastal humidity in Mombasa.
The best CCTV cameras for homes and shops in Kenya
1. Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL 4MP bullet — KSh 5,200 (November 2026)
The best all-round outdoor camera for a gate, compound wall or shop front, and the most-viewed CCTV camera on our website. Its 4MP picture holds more detail than a 2MP camera when you zoom into a recording. The 30m dual light records infrared at night and switches to colour when someone moves into view, while human detection flags people rather than every moving shadow.
A built-in microphone records sound with the video. PoE means one network cable carries both power and video, and the IP67 housing handles rain and dust. The Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL has a 3.6mm lens. The trade-off: it needs an NVR and a network cable to each camera, so it is not a plug-in Wi-Fi camera.
2. Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T 2MP HDCVI bullet — KSh 3,400 (November 2026)
The budget pick for coax-cable systems, and the easy swap when one camera on an old DVR system dies. The Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T records 1080p through a 3.6mm lens, with 40m dual light for the night.
It has a built-in microphone and two-way talk, so you can speak to a visitor at the gate from the recorder. The IP67 rating covers outdoor mounting. The trade-off: 2MP shows less detail at a distance than 4MP, and each HDCVI camera needs its own power supply, unlike PoE IP cameras.
3. Dahua IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO 4MP WizColor bullet — KSh 6,300 (November 2026)
The pick for full-colour night footage and the fewest false alarms. The Dahua IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO uses a 1/1.8-inch sensor that gathers more light, plus 50m of warm light. You see the colour of a jacket or a car at night, not grey shapes.
WizSense recognises humans and vehicles, which suits estate gates, petrol stations and parking bays. It runs on PoE and is IP67 rated. The trade-off: the warm light glows at night, which deters intruders but may bother a neighbour's bedroom window. It costs KSh 1,100 more than the Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL.
4. Dahua IPC-HFW2849TL-S-PRO 8MP 4K bullet — KSh 12,500 (November 2026)
The camera for large compounds, school grounds, warehouses in Industrial Area and car parks, where one view must cover a wide space. The Dahua IPC-HFW2849TL-S-PRO records 8MP 4K through a 3.6mm lens, so you can zoom deep into a recording and still read the scene.
WizColor keeps colour after sunset, and the camera tells people from cars. It is PoE powered and IP67 rated. The trade-off: 8MP files fill a hard drive faster, and you need a recorder that handles 8MP, such as the Dahua NVR1108HS-8P-S3/H.
5. Dahua SD2C400NA-B-PV-PRO 4MP pan-tilt — KSh 10,000 (November 2026)
One camera that turns to follow people and vehicles across a compound or yard. The Dahua SD2C400NA-B-PV-PRO pans 345 degrees and tracks targets on its own.
It pairs a 1/1.8-inch sensor with WizColor full-colour night vision. Active deterrence warns off an intruder before they reach the door, and two-way audio lets you speak through it. The trade-off: while it turns to follow one person, it is not watching the rest of the compound. Pair it with a fixed camera on the main gate.
6. Dahua IPC-H5AP-0360B 5MP indoor Wi-Fi pan-tilt — KSh 3,600 (November 2026)
The pick for inside a house, a baby's room or a small shop counter, with no cables to run. The Dahua IPC-H5AP-0360B connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and turns to follow movement across a room.
It tells people from pets, so the cat does not set off alerts. You can talk through it from your phone, and it saves footage to a microSD card with no recorder needed. It suits renters who cannot drill walls for cable. The trade-off: it is for indoor use only, and both the camera and the Wi-Fi router need power during a blackout.
7. Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G 3MP 4G pan-tilt — KSh 5,800 (November 2026)
The answer for a farm in Nakuru, a construction site or a plot upcountry with no fixed internet. The Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G takes a Safaricom or Airtel Kenya SIM card and streams to your phone wherever 4G reaches.
It pans 345 degrees and tilts 90 degrees, with 30m night vision. The trade-off: it runs on a data bundle you must keep topped up. Its 3MP picture also holds less detail than the 4MP picks above.
At a glance: Dahua CCTV cameras compared
| Camera | Price (Nov 2026) | Best for | Standout spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL | KSh 5,200 | Gates and shop fronts | 4MP, 30m dual light, PoE |
| Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T | KSh 3,400 | Budget coax systems | 2MP, 40m dual light, two-way talk |
| Dahua IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO | KSh 6,300 | Colour night footage | 1/1.8-inch sensor, 50m warm light |
| Dahua IPC-HFW2849TL-S-PRO | KSh 12,500 | Large yards and warehouses | 8MP 4K, WizColor |
| Dahua SD2C400NA-B-PV-PRO | KSh 10,000 | Covering a whole compound | 345-degree pan, auto tracking |
| Dahua IPC-H5AP-0360B | KSh 3,600 | Indoor rooms and counters | 5MP, Wi-Fi, microSD |
| Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G | KSh 5,800 | Farms and sites without internet | 4G SIM, 345-degree pan |
Prices change with stock and the shilling; each product page shows today's price. For the rest of the range, see Dahua Products in Kenya: Prices by Category (2026).
Which recorder do you need with your CCTV cameras?
IP cameras (picks 1, 3, 4 and 5) record to an NVR. The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H at KSh 9,000 powers four cameras through its PoE ports and takes one hard drive of up to 8TB. The Dahua NVR1108HS-8P-S3/H at KSh 12,000 has eight PoE ports and records 8MP.
HDCVI cameras (pick 2) record to an XVR. The Dahua XVR1B04-I/T at KSh 5,300 handles four cameras, recording at 1080N, a step below full 1080p. For sharper recordings and human and vehicle detection, the Dahua XVR5108HS-5M-I3/T at KSh 10,500 takes eight cameras.
Wi-Fi and 4G cameras (picks 6 and 7) need no recorder. Every NVR and XVR needs a surveillance hard drive, bought separately.
How to choose: spend less or stretch?
Spend less if you are covering one shop on River Road or a small rental compound. Four Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T cameras on a Dahua XVR1B04-I/T come to KSh 18,900. If your building already has coax cable from an old system, keep the cable and change only the cameras and recorder.
Stretch to the Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL if you want clearer faces at the gate and PoE wiring that stays simple during blackouts. Four of them on a Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H come to KSh 29,800. Stretch further to WizColor or 8MP for dark estate roads in Kitengela or Ruiru, petrol stations, school grounds and warehouses.
Skip wired systems altogether if you rent and cannot drill, or if the site has no power line and internet. Then the Wi-Fi or 4G picks fit better.
Common questions
How much is a CCTV camera in Kenya?
Dahua CCTV cameras at Mascom International start at KSh 2,450 in November 2026. The seven picks in this guide range from KSh 3,400 for a 2MP HDCVI bullet to KSh 12,500 for an 8MP 4K camera. Wired cameras also need a recorder and a hard drive, while Wi-Fi and 4G cameras record to the camera and need neither. Each product page shows today's price.
How much does a 4-camera CCTV system cost in Kenya?
At Mascom International in November 2026, four Dahua 2MP HDCVI cameras with a 4-channel Dahua XVR1B04-I/T recorder cost KSh 18,900. Four Dahua 4MP IP cameras with a Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H PoE recorder cost KSh 29,800. Both totals exclude the hard drive, cable and installation. Send your site details on WhatsApp for a full quote.
Do CCTV cameras keep recording during a KPLC power cut?
Only if the system has backup power. PoE IP cameras draw power from the NVR, so one UPS on the recorder keeps every camera recording through a blackout. HDCVI cameras need backup on their own power supply as well. For phone viewing during the outage, the Wi-Fi router also needs backup power.
Can I watch my CCTV cameras on my phone in Kenya?
Yes. Dahua recorders and Wi-Fi cameras connect to the DMSS phone app, so you can watch live and play back recordings from anywhere. The site needs internet through home fibre, a Wi-Fi router, or a 4G SIM card in a camera such as the Dahua IPC-P3AE-PV-4G. Motion alerts arrive on your phone as notifications.
Should I choose IP or HDCVI CCTV cameras?
Choose IP cameras for a new installation: one network cable carries power and video, and the picture options go up to 8MP. Choose HDCVI if the building already has coax cable from an older system, or if the budget is tight. HDCVI cameras start lower, at KSh 3,400 for the Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T in November 2026.
Does Mascom International install CCTV cameras?
Yes. Mascom International installs CCTV systems at a fee quoted for each site. Send the number of cameras you need and your location on WhatsApp at +254 708 852 521 for a quote. If you prefer your own technician, we deliver the cameras and recorder pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties.
Where to buy CCTV cameras in Nairobi
Mascom International stocks Dahua CCTV cameras, recorders, PoE switches and network cable at our shop in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521, email info@mascomintl.com, or order at www.mascomintl.com. Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties: same day in Nairobi and its environs, and 1 business day to other major cities and towns. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Installation is available at a fee quoted per site.
Sources
- Dahua WizSense Series: Dahua's own overview of its AI camera range for recognising people and vehicles.
- Dahua WizColor launch announcement: how WizColor cameras capture colour images at night.
