Guides for running a shop in Kenya
Straight answers to the questions shop owners ask, from choosing a point of sale to balancing the drawer and counting stock.
Getting started
- What is a POS system? Meaning, parts and how it works What a point of sale system is, the parts it is made of, and how it runs a shop’s sales, stock and reports. Read the guide
- How much does a POS system cost in Kenya? The software, hardware and hidden costs of a POS system in Kenya, with rough 2026 price ranges and worked examples. Read the guide
- How to choose a POS system for your shop in Kenya A practical checklist for choosing a POS system in Kenya, with the questions to ask every vendor before you pay. Read the guide
- How to move from Excel or a stock book to a POS system A step-by-step plan for switching from Excel or a stock book to a POS: product list, opening stock, VAT, training and the first week. Read the guide
Cash and staff
- How to balance a cash drawer at the end of a shift A cash up procedure for Kenyan shops: float, petty cash, counting by denomination, variances, and checking M-Pesa and card takings. Read the guide
- How to prevent theft in your shop: stock and cash The usual ways stock and cash go missing from a shop, and simple, fair controls that stop each one. Read the guide
Ready when the queue is.
Open your first till today. 14 days free, and your products, sales and settings stay when you choose a plan.