Everyone will tell you that I hate anything to do with spy cameras and anal about privacy issues. But in Kenya it seems we now have to start installing home CCTV cameras. Whether we like it or not. There was this story last year of the maid in Uganda who beat up a child in a her care closely followed by another in Kenya that did the same thing.
However, stories such as the ones below just make it clear that home security systems in Kenya are now mandatory.
Sarah Tamoi, was arrested on January 17 after the boy revealed to her parents what the maid had forced him to do. In her confession statement seen by The Nairobian, Tamoi said her sexual desires made her force the boy into sex. She admitted that she later forced the boy to lick her private parts since he was incapable of having sex. Source: The Standard
As if that was not enough, we have this video of a maid beating up a child. Luckily for the parents of this child they had installed a nanny cam in Kenya and found out before things became dangerous.
The fact is, parents in Kenya are too tired to monitor the activities of their maids or neighbors. It’s just unfair to ask a parent to control all the activities in their homes. Or is it?
Nanny Cams and CCTV Cameras in Kenya
The fact is, parents have a responsibility to take care of their children at all times. If taking care of your children is not motivation enough, why not use a spy camera to spy on the activities of your husband with the maid? Let’s be serious for a bit. Installation of CCTV cameras in Kenya is now cheaper and easier. But before you do so, here is a list of things you need to consider before installing home cctv cameras in Kenya
These are the things you should consider when choosing a cctv cameras installation company in Kenya.
- The security company reputation
- Cost of home security system
- Reliability of your equipment
Reputation of Security Companies in Kenya
We live in Kenya so we know better than buy stuff from every Tom, Dick and Harry. As I was researching this topic, I came across quite a number of Chinese Kenyan importers of security cameras from China. Trust me, it wasn’t a good experience. First of all the fellow claiming to be able install the system for me could not even pronounce whatever he was selling. I had to show one fellow that his equipment clearly indicated that it couldn’t be used inside a home but outdoor use. Who cares about infrared capabilities inside the house?
Get referrals, ask your friends, take a look around your neighborhood. But don’t fall into the trap of falling for the first security company in Kenya you find that offers private investigations or cctv cameras. Security really starts with reputation.
Cost of Home Security Systems in Kenya
There can be no cost to the safety of your child. There can be nothing sadder than having your child terrorized simply because you were trying to save a few shillings. While the security of your child may not have a cost to it, it
Reliability of your CCTV Camera Installation
If you live in Kenya then you have suffered through Kenya Paraffin and Lamps Company. If you live in a place in Kenya where power is on 24 hours/7 days a week even for 2 weeks, you are one lucky fellow. The truth is, you need a reliable system in order to reap the benefits of security systems.
Ask your vendor if his system has a backup system incase of electricity failure. If you are using internet connection to monitor your home, then its a good idea to have a backup for that too. Don’t store all your data in your home. Remember Westgate? My system can be accessed using my mobile phone. Find out from your vendor what nifty cool apps the systems come with.
But remember, never ever take your security lightly.
You don’t need to suffer the pain of having your house-help playing around with your kids when nanny cams in Kenya are available everywhere. Home CCTV cameras in Kenya are no longer Kidero promises but should be part and parcel of your home.