Quick answer: Manual hospital beds run from KSh 25,000 to KSh 70,000. One crank raises the backrest, two cranks add the foot end, three cranks add hi-lo height. Nothing depends on electricity, which is why manual beds still outsell electric ones in most Kenyan homes and wards.
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
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
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
3-Crank Manual Hospital Bed
The 3-crank manual bed is KSh 70,000.
KSh 70,000How many cranks do you actually need
One crank sits the patient up. Two cranks add leg elevation, which matters for swelling and for stopping a patient sliding down the bed. Three cranks add height, which is the crank that protects the caregiver's back during transfers and washing. Each step is a real function, not a trim level. Side by side on 2-crank vs 3-crank.
The case for manual over electric
No motor to burn out. No handset to lose. No socket competing with the kettle. Nothing stops working during a blackout. A manual bed is also lighter to move and cheaper to repair. The cost is caregiver effort, and that cost is real when the patient is heavy or needs repositioning through the night. Weigh it on electric vs manual.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a manual hospital bed in Kenya?
KSh 25,000 for a single crank, KSh 27,000 for the economy bed with foam mattress, KSh 30,000 for a 2-crank and KSh 70,000 for a 3-crank hi-lo bed.
Do manual beds come with a mattress?
The economy, 2-crank and 3-crank beds include a mattress. The single crank frame is quoted without one.
Manual bed, delivered and assembled
Same-day Nairobi delivery if the order is confirmed before 2pm.
Page updated 2026-09-08. Prices confirmed on the call before dispatch.