Bed types

Hospital beds in Kenya

Manual crank, electric and ICU frames. What each one adjusts, who it suits and what it costs.

Hospital beds supplied across Kenya by Hospital Beds Kenya

Quick answer: Hospital beds in Kenya run from KSh 25,000 for a single crank manual frame to KSh 320,000 for a 5-function ICU electric bed. Most home care families buy the 2-crank manual bed at KSh 30,000 or the 3-function electric bed at KSh 120,000. Wards buy 3-crank manual or ICU beds.

Manual crank hospital beds Kenya

Manual hospital beds

Single crank to 3-crank hi-lo. No power needed.

KSh 25,000 to 70,000
Electric hospital beds Kenya

Electric hospital beds

Backrest, height and knee on a handset.

KSh 120,000
ICU beds Kenya

ICU beds

Trendelenburg, CPR release, central locking castors.

KSh 320,000
Patient and ambulance stretchers Kenya

Stretchers

Patient transfer and ambulance units.

KSh 40,000 to 75,000

Pick by what the bed has to do

A hospital bed is not a comfort purchase. It is bought so a caregiver can change a patient's position without lifting. Start with the movement you need, then look at the price.

What you needBedPrice
Sit up for meals and medicineSingle crankKSh 25,000
Head and legs raised, no power needed2-crank manualKSh 30,000
Daily transfers to a wheelchair or commode3-crank manual, hi-loKSh 70,000
Repositioning many times a day, one caregiver3-function electricKSh 120,000
Trendelenburg and CPR release for a ward5-function ICU electricKSh 320,000

Not sure yet? The bed selector asks four questions and names one bed.

Standard dimensions and load

Hospital beds in Kenya are typically 2060 to 2100mm long and 900mm wide, with load ratings around 180 to 225kg. Measure the doorway and the corridor turn before delivery day. Full numbers on bed sizes and dimensions and weight capacity.

The mattress is a separate decision

Some beds include a mattress and some do not. A foam mattress at KSh 12,000 is the wipe-clean surface for a patient who still moves. A ripple mattress with pump at KSh 6,000 is for a patient who cannot turn unaided.

Every bed we stock

Single crank manual hospital bed with powder coated steel frame, Kenya

Single Crank Hospital Bed

The single crank hospital bed is KSh 25,000, the cheapest bed in the Hospital Beds Kenya catalogue.

KSh 25,000
One function economy hospital bed with foam mattress and aluminium side rails, Kenya

1-Function Economy Hospital Bed with Foam Mattress

The 1-function economy bed is KSh 27,000 with a foam mattress included.

KSh 27,000
Two crank manual hospital bed with ABS boards and head and foot elevation, Kenya

2-Crank Manual Hospital Bed

The 2-crank manual bed is KSh 30,000 and it is the bed most Kenyan families end up buying for home care.

KSh 30,000
Three crank manual hospital bed with hi-lo height adjustment and aluminium guardrails, Kenya

3-Crank Manual Hospital Bed

The 3-crank manual bed is KSh 70,000.

KSh 70,000
Three function electric hospital bed with handset, ABS side rails and IV pole, Kenya

3-Function Electric Hospital Bed

The 3-function electric bed is KSh 120,000, down from KSh 150,000, and it is the best seller at Hospital Beds Kenya.

KSh 120,000
Five function ICU electric hospital bed with Trendelenburg and central locking castors, Kenya

5-Function ICU Electric Hospital Bed

The 5-function ICU electric bed is KSh 320,000.

KSh 320,000
Patient delivery stretcher with adjustable side rails and wheels, Kenya

Patient Delivery Stretcher

The patient delivery stretcher is KSh 40,000.

KSh 40,000
Padded ambulance stretcher with adjustable rails for emergency transport, Kenya

Ambulance Delivery Stretcher

The ambulance delivery stretcher is KSh 75,000.

KSh 75,000

Frequently asked questions

What types of hospital beds are sold in Kenya?

Single crank, 2-crank and 3-crank manual beds, 3-function electric beds, 5-function ICU electric beds, and stretchers for patient transfer. Hospital Beds Kenya stocks all of these at Ronald Ngala Street, Post Office Building, Nairobi CBD.

Which hospital bed is best for home use in Kenya?

The 2-crank manual bed at KSh 30,000 for most families, or the 3-function electric bed at KSh 120,000 when a single caregiver repositions the patient many times a day.

What is the cheapest hospital bed in Kenya?

The single crank hospital bed at KSh 25,000. The 1-function economy bed at KSh 27,000 includes a foam mattress and side rails, which usually makes it the better buy.

Tell us the patient, we name one bed

No catalogue dump. One SKU, one price, one delivery window.

Page updated 2026-09-08. Prices confirmed on the call before dispatch.