Quick answer: The 3-function electric bed is KSh 120,000, down from KSh 150,000, and it is the best seller at Hospital Beds Kenya. A handset drives the backrest, the height and the knee break. Four ABS side rails and an IV pole are included, and the frame carries 225kg. Buy this bed when one caregiver has to reposition a patient many times a day.
KSh 120,000KSh 150,000
- Electric backrest, height and knee break on a handset
- Four ABS safety side rails included
- IV pole included
- 225kg load capacity
- Free assembly and caregiver training in Nairobi
- 12-month warranty
- Same-day Nairobi delivery on orders confirmed before 2pm
In stock at the Nairobi CBD showroom. Ronald Ngala Street, Post Office Building, 4th Floor. Same-day Nairobi delivery on orders confirmed before 2pm.
Specifications
| Type | Electric, 3 function |
|---|---|
| Adjustment | Backrest, hi-lo height, knee break |
| Control | Handset |
| Side rails | Four ABS rails |
| Included | IV pole |
| Load capacity | 225kg |
| Power | Mains socket |
| Warranty | 12 months |
When KSh 120,000 is the right spend
- One caregiver, usually a spouse or an adult child, is doing all the repositioning.
- The patient is heavy, or cannot help at all with a sit-up.
- Head and knee changes happen through the night as well as the day.
- The caregiver already has back pain and is not going to last six months of cranking.
If none of those apply, the 2-crank manual bed at KSh 30,000 does the job and keeps KSh 90,000 in the family budget. The electric vs manual page lays out the decision plainly.
Power, sockets and blackouts
The motors need mains power. Put the bed on a socket that will not be pulled out for an iron or kettle, and keep the handset dry. When power goes, the bed stops where it is, it does not collapse. If your area has long outages and you still want electric, plan for it: keep pillows for propping and a second pair of hands for the hours without power. Cranks do not have that problem, which is the honest argument for manual.
225kg load and side rails
The 225kg rating covers the patient, the mattress and a caregiver leaning on the edge during a transfer. The four ABS rails drop down for access and lock up at night. Rails cut night falls, and they also stop a confused patient sliding out. Read do you need side rails before you decide to leave them down.
Mattress pairing
Most families buy this bed with a ripple mattress with pump at KSh 6,000, which takes the total to KSh 126,000. If the patient can still shift their own weight, a foam mattress at KSh 12,000 is enough.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 3-function electric hospital bed in Kenya?
KSh 120,000 at Hospital Beds Kenya, reduced from KSh 150,000, with four ABS side rails and an IV pole included.
What are the three functions?
Backrest, hi-lo height and knee break, all driven from a handset. The 5-function ICU bed adds Trendelenburg and CPR release.
Is it good for home use?
Yes. It is the bed most Kenyan families choose for home care when the patient needs frequent repositioning. It is delivered and assembled in the room, and the caregiver is trained on the handset before the team leaves.
What happens during a power cut?
The bed holds its current position. Nothing drops. Movement resumes when power returns.
Order the 3-Function Electric Hospital Bed
Stock and price confirmed on the call. Delivered, assembled and demonstrated in Nairobi.
Page updated 2026-09-08. Prices confirmed on the call before dispatch.