CCTV, access and securityFingerprint vs face recognition: which biometric system suits your site?Speed, accuracy, hygiene, dusty hands and cost compared, so you can choose the right biometric terminal for your staff.Read the guideGuides from our engineers
Security, Networking and Safety Guides for Kenyan Sites
Welcome to the GS TechGuard security systems blog, where our engineers share practical guides on CCTV, access control, structured cabling, Wi-Fi, fire alarms, UPS power backup and weighing for Kenyan businesses, schools, estates and institutions. Every article is written from real installation and maintenance work.
CCTV, access and securityFingerprint vs face recognition: which biometric system suits your site?Speed, accuracy, hygiene, dusty hands and cost compared, so you can choose the right biometric terminal for your staff.Read the guide
Costs and pricingFire alarm cost in Kenya: what you pay for and whyIndicative 2026 prices for conventional and addressable fire alarms, what changes the cost and how to compare quotes fairly.Read the guide
Fire and life safetyFire safety audit requirements in Kenya: what workplaces need to knowWho needs a fire safety audit, how often, what the auditor checks and the records to prepare, in plain language.Read the guide
Power backup and weighingHow often should you calibrate weighing scales in Kenya?Typical calibration intervals for counter scales, platform scales and weighbridges, plus the signs that mean a scale needs attention now.Read the guide
Networks and ITServer room setup checklist: space, power, cooling and securityRoom, racks, power, cooling, fire, access and records. One checklist to plan or audit a server room in Kenya.Read the guide
Costs and pricingStructured cabling cost per point in Kenya: what is includedWhat a data point price should include, CAT6 vs CAT6A ranges and the extras that change the total for a Kenyan office.Read the guide
Power backup and weighingUPS sizing guide: how to choose the right kVA and runtimeList the load, convert to kVA, add headroom and choose runtime. A practical method with a worked example for Kenyan sites.Read the guide
CCTV, access and securityAccess control systems for offices in Kenya: planning doors, users and permissionsStart with doors and risks, not hardware. A practical guide to choosing credentials, user groups and visitor rules for Kenyan offices.Read the guide
Networks and ITBusiness Wi-Fi planning in Kenya: how to avoid weak coverage and slow speedsWeak Wi-Fi is usually a planning problem, not a router problem. Here is how to plan coverage, capacity and security for a Kenyan business.Read the guide
Costs and pricingCCTV installation cost in Kenya: what affects the price?Camera count, cabling, storage and support all change the price. Here is what a fair CCTV quote in Kenya includes, with indicative 2026 ranges.Read the guide
Fire and life safetyFire alarm system maintenance in Kenya: what should be checked?Weekly, quarterly and yearly checks for panels, detectors, sounders and batteries, plus the records your auditor and insurer will ask for.Read the guide
Networks and ITStructured cabling checklist for Nairobi offices and commercial buildingsData points, routes, racks, labels and test results. Use this checklist before you sign a cabling quote for a Nairobi office.Read the guidePower backup and weighingUPS power backup for CCTV, access control and office networks in KenyaWhich devices to protect, how long they must run and how to size the UPS, with a worked example for a typical Kenyan site.Read the guidePlanning a project or fixing a fault?
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