When a Late-Night Alert Saved a Business
At 2:18 a.m. in Westlands, a local electronics shop received a back-door alert from their intruder sensor. The Securex Security Operations Centre (SOC) picked up the signal and dispatched a mobile patrol immediately. The intruders were gone before they got inside.
The store opened as usual the next morning. No damage. No downtime.
It wasn’t luck-it was planning.
What Threats Are Retail stores and SMEs Facing?
Many small businesses in Kenya operate with limited physical security. A single break-in, blackout, or civil disruption can cause major losses. The risks are clear:
- Break-ins during off-hours
- Power cuts disabling security systems
- Untracked visitors or deliveries
- Lack of an Emergency Response Team
Yet many business owners don’t realise how quickly these risks can be managed with affordable, practical tools.
4 Tools That Keep Retail Stores Protected and Open
1. Motion Sensors + Mobile Alerts
Discreet shelf or door sensors send alerts straight to your phone or manager’s phone when triggered after hours. These can be linked to Securex SOC for immediate follow-up.
A shop in Nairobi saw a 60% drop in attempted thefts within the first month of installing shelf-edge sensors and mobile-linked alerts.
2. UPS-Backed Intruder Alarms
Power cuts are common. When your alarm system goes down, your business is exposed. Securex offers PSU-powered alarm systems that continue running for up to 90 minutes (depending on the system size) during blackouts. A good example is the AJAX System; It notifies you when the power goes off thus giving you time to notify your emergency response provider.
3. Visitor Management Systems
Paper logs don’t offer real accountability. Securex offers QR-code based visitor check-in systems that track who entered, when, and for how long—at a cost starting from just KES 3,000 per month.
4. 24/7 Monitoring & Rapid Response
A sensor is only effective if someone acts on it. Our SOC receives alerts from alarms and cameras in real time, verifies the threat, and dispatches the nearest response unit within minutes.
Quick Checklist: 5 Ways to Stay Open
- Test your security system every quarter
- Install battery backup for all core security equipment
- Limit access to security override codes
- Review night lighting in all corners of your premises
- Run a 5-minute drill with your team at least twice a year
Final Word: Being Ready Is Cheaper Than Recovering
Many outlets still believe professional security is out of reach—but most Securex Retail clients spend less per month on protection than they do on one damaged door or a stolen phone display.
Preparedness doesn’t need to be expensive. But ignoring the risks? That could cost everything.
Book a Free On-Site Security Review
Securex offers complimentary assessments for retail stores, clinics, pharmacies, salons, and small offices. We’ll show you what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it.
Call +254 711 069 999
Email info@securexafrica.com
Stay open. Stay safe. Stay prepared.