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August 26, 2026 ”¤ 1 min read

School Holiday Home Security in Kenya: Doors That Work When the House Is Busy

August holidays mean more in-and-out traffic. Hatch doors, reliable latches, and a door children can close properly matter as much as a heavy lock.

School holidays change how a house is used: cousins visit, the gate stays open longer, and children answer the door. A steel door only helps if the household actually closes and locks it. That is why we talk about hatches, closer strength, and handle height — not only bolt count.

Holiday checklist

  • Teach older children to use the hatch, not the full leaf, for unknown visitors.
  • Fit a closer that shuts the door without slamming (neighbours and babies).
  • Keep spare keys with one trusted adult, not under a flower pot.
  • If you travel upcountry, deadbolt plus alarm is still the baseline — the door is not a babysitter.

This post goes live as the August break is in full swing. If your current timber door sticks in the humidity, that is a security gap — people prop it open.

Browse the shop or WhatsApp Imara Doors Interiors on +254 718 881 884. Visit us at Gateway Mall, 2nd Floor, Mombasa Road.

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