Quick answer: The 2-crank manual bed is KSh 30,000 and it is the bed most Kenyan families end up buying for home care. Two cranks raise the head end and the foot end. ABS head and foot boards, four castors with brakes, a 4-inch mattress and a 2060 x 900 x 600mm frame. It needs no electricity, so blackouts do not change anything.
KSh 30,000
- Head-end and foot-end elevation on two cranks
- ABS head and foot boards
- Four castors with brakes
- 4-inch mattress included
- Size 2060 x 900 x 600mm
- Free assembly and caregiver training in Nairobi
- 12-month warranty
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 | Manual, 2 function |
|---|---|
| Adjustment | Head end and foot end elevation |
| Boards | ABS head and foot boards |
| Castors | Four castors with brakes |
| Mattress | 4-inch mattress included |
| Dimensions | 2060 x 900 x 600mm |
| Power | None needed |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Why this is the default home care bed in Kenya
Two functions cover almost everything a home caregiver actually does. Raise the head for feeding, medicine and easier breathing. Raise the foot end for swollen legs. Lock the castors and the bed stays put on a tiled floor. Nothing depends on power, and any adult in the house can work it without training.
The step up from here is the 3-function electric bed at KSh 120,000. That is KSh 90,000 more, and it is worth it only when the caregiver is repositioning the patient many times a day. Read the electric vs manual comparison before you spend the difference.
Add a ripple mattress if the patient is bedridden
The 4-inch mattress that comes with the bed is a sleeping surface, not a pressure-relief system. If the patient cannot turn themselves, add a ripple mattress with pump at KSh 6,000. That takes the complete setup to KSh 36,000. See the pressure sore prevention setup for the full picture and follow the nurse's turning schedule regardless of the mattress you buy.
Cranks and caregiver effort
Cranking is real work. A crank handle turned twenty times a day by a 60 year old spouse is a different proposition from a handset button. If that is your situation, price the electric bed properly before deciding, or take the 3-crank hi-lo bed so at least the transfer height is adjustable.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2-crank hospital bed in Kenya?
KSh 30,000 at Hospital Beds Kenya, with a 4-inch mattress included and free assembly on Nairobi delivery.
Is a 2-crank bed enough for a stroke patient?
For many stroke patients at home, yes, as long as a caregiver can crank the backrest and the patient is turned on schedule. If the patient is heavy or cannot help with a sit-up, the 3-function electric bed reduces caregiver strain. See the stroke home care page.
Does it fit through a normal door?
The frame is 900mm wide. Most Kenyan internal doors clear it once the boards are removed. Measure the narrowest turn in the corridor, not just the door.
Can I use it during a power blackout?
Yes. There is no motor and no handset. Cranks work whatever the grid is doing.
Order the 2-Crank Manual 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.