Question 1

Does Bazu POS work without internet during Kenya Power blackouts or fiber cuts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bazu POS is 100% offline-first with an embedded local database on Windows, macOS, and Android. Barcode scanning, receipt printing, and stock deductions run at sub-40ms speed offline and automatically sync to your cloud portal when internet returns.

Question 2

How does Bazu POS stop fake M-Pesa SMS fraud at the counter?

Accepted Answer

Bazu POS integrates directly with Safaricom Daraja API to trigger an instant M-Pesa STK Push prompt on the customer's phone. The thermal receipt only prints after Safaricom's server confirms the transaction code and amount.

Question 3

How much does Bazu POS cost in Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Bazu POS plans start at KES 2,500/month (Starter), KES 4,500/month (Pro Multi-Terminal), and KES 8,500/month (Enterprise Unlimited), with a 20% discount on annual billing and a full hardware + 1-year software kit at KES 35,000.

Question 4

Can Bazu POS track crates, single bottles, and spirit tots for bars and wines & spirits shops?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bazu POS automatically manages parent-child packaging conversions from crates of 24 to single bottles, 750ml bottles to 30ml tots, empty shell deposits, and blind shift closeout reconciliations.