Still phoning five sellers to pin down the IV cannula price in Kenya before you place a ward order? Put the phone down for ten minutes. This guide puts every number you need on one page.

Updated October 2026. Market prices were read on the linked pages in October 2026 and can change without notice.

Sternmed Afrika supplies winged IV cannulas with an injection port in 16G, 18G, 20G, 22G and 24G. Our stock lands in Nairobi on 27 November 2026 and is quote only until then. Below you will find the IV cannula price in Kenya by gauge, why it moves and how to buy well.

How much is an IV cannula in Kenya in 2026?

Most clinics buy cannulas by the box of 100. The IV cannula price in Kenya for a box of 100 sits between KSh 1,350 and KSh 2,200 on market listings seen in October 2026. The common ward sizes, 18G to 22G, sit at the lower end of that range.

Single cannulas sold over a pharmacy counter cost more per piece. One market listing shows a 22G cannula at KSh 25 each. Branded imported cannulas sit far higher, with packs of 50 listed between KSh 7,500 and KSh 20,000.

Sternmed prices are set on 27 November 2026 when stock lands. Until then we quote per order, so send your gauges and quantities on WhatsApp at +254 799 526972. You will get one written IV cannula price in Kenya for the whole order, not a list of maybes.

IV cannula price in Kenya by gauge: what the numbers tell you

Look at the table again and a pattern jumps out. The three middle gauges, 18G, 20G and 22G, cost about the same. Sellers move many more of these so the unit cost falls.

The 16G sits at the top of the IV cannula price in Kenya table. It is a large bore cannula used for rapid fluids, surgery and trauma. Fewer are sold and each one carries more material, so the box costs more.

The 24G is the small yellow cannula for infants and fragile veins. It costs a little more than a 22G on some listings and a little less on others. Treat 24G as a mid priced size and do not assume small means cheap.

Per cannula, the whole range works out at KSh 13 to KSh 22 for a plain winged cannula with a port. That is the figure to put in your costing sheet. The IV cannula price in Kenya per patient is small next to the fluid, the giving set and the nurse time.

Why does the IV cannula price in Kenya differ between sellers?

You will see the same 22G cannula at KSh 1,350 from one seller and KSh 1,700 from another. Neither is wrong. Six things sit behind the gap.

• Brand. A well known imported brand can cost five to ten times a plain cannula of the same gauge.
• Features. Wings, an injection port and a safety shield each add to the cost. Sternmed cannulas have wings and a port.
• Pack size. A box of 100 is cheaper per piece than a single from a pharmacy shelf.
• Stock status. A seller with stock on hand charges for convenience. One quoting on request often prices lower.
• Exchange rate. Cannulas are imported, so the shilling against the dollar sets the landed cost.
• Delivery. A listed price may or may not include delivery to your town.

When you compare the IV cannula price in Kenya, line up the same gauge, the same pack size and the same features. Only then is the cheaper number really cheaper. Ask every seller whether delivery is in the price.

One more point. The World Health Organization sets out safe injection and cannulation practice in its best practices for injections toolkit. A cannula that is sterile, sealed and in date is worth a few shillings more than one that is not.

Which gauge sells most on a ward?

Ask any ward in charge and you will hear the same answer. The 20G pink and the 22G blue do most of the work in adult medicine. They take fluids, antibiotics and most drugs at a steady rate.

The 18G green comes next. Surgical wards, maternity and casualty keep it for faster fluids and for patients who may need blood. The 16G grey is kept in smaller numbers for theatre and emergencies.

Children and newborn units turn the picture around. There the 24G yellow and the 22G blue lead. A paediatric ward buys far fewer 16G and 18G cannulas.

A sensible mix for a small general clinic might look like this. Four boxes of 22G, three of 20G, two of 18G and one each of 16G and 24G. Price that mix at the IV cannula price in Kenya shown above and you land between KSh 15,000 and KSh 19,000 for 1,100 cannulas.

Is it cheaper to buy by the box or the carton?

Yes, usually. A carton holds several boxes of 100 and sellers shave the IV cannula price in Kenya when you take a full carton. The saving pays for your delivery and then some.

Before you buy a carton, check three things. Check the expiry date on the boxes and check that the gauge mix suits your patients. Then check that you have dry, cool storage so the sterile packs stay sealed.

Sternmed sells retail and wholesale. A single box is welcome and so is a pallet. The more boxes on one quote, the better the IV cannula price in Kenya we can offer you.

Clinics that buy cannulas with giving sets and infusion sets in one order save again on delivery. See our IV access range and build one list. Pay by M Pesa or cash on delivery.

How to budget the IV cannula price in Kenya for a month

Count your drips, not your beds. A 20 bed medical ward with a 70 percent occupancy and a cannula change every three days uses about 150 cannulas a month. Add 20 percent for failed attempts and you need about 180.

At the market IV cannula price in Kenya of KSh 13 to KSh 17 for a mid gauge cannula, that ward spends KSh 2,400 to KSh 3,100 a month on cannulas. A casualty unit that sees 30 patients a day and cannulates a third of them uses about 300 a month.

Put those figures in a simple sheet. Month, gauge, boxes bought, price paid and the seller. After three months you will know your real IV cannula price in Kenya and your real usage, which is the best bargaining tool you can carry.

Here is a worked example. A 12 bed maternity unit uses about 120 cannulas a month, mostly 18G and 20G. At the market IV cannula price in Kenya of KSh 1,350 to KSh 1,650 per 100, the unit spends about KSh 1,600 to KSh 2,000 a month and should order two boxes every six weeks.

A dispensary that cannulates only for emergencies may use one box a quarter. For that buyer the headline IV cannula price in Kenya matters less than shelf life. Buy small, buy fresh and buy from a seller who will sell you one box without a minimum.

Our free nurse tools page has a drip rate calculator and a cannula size chart to help your team pick the right gauge each time. Fewer wrong sizes means fewer wasted cannulas.

How to check a cannula before you pay

A low IV cannula price in Kenya is only a bargain if the cannula works first time. Open one box from the carton before you accept delivery. Look at five things.

• The pouch. It should be sealed on every edge with no tears or damp patches.
• The date. Expiry should give you at least 18 months of shelf life.
• The colour. The hub colour must match the gauge printed on the box.
• The needle. It should slide out of the cannula smoothly with no catching.
• The wings and port. Both should be firm with a cap that clicks shut.

If anything fails, refuse the box and tell the seller. A good supplier will swap it without a fuss. A poor one will argue, which tells you what the next order will be like.

Ask for the manufacturer name and the batch number on the invoice. Keep them with your stock card. If a patient reacts or a cannula fails, you can trace the batch in seconds.

Retail or wholesale: which IV cannula price in Kenya applies to you?

Most sellers run two price lists. A retail price for one or two boxes and a wholesale price for cartons. The gap between them is often 10 to 20 percent.

A home carer looking after one patient on a drip needs retail. A chemist that sells a few cannulas a week also sits at retail. A clinic with ten beds is already at the wholesale door, because its monthly use fills a carton.

Sternmed treats both the same way. You send a quantity and we send a quote. The IV cannula price in Kenya you receive falls as the quantity rises and you never have to ask for the better list.

Pharmacies that resell cannulas should also plan their shelf price. Market listings put a single cannula at about KSh 25. Buy a box of 100 at wholesale, sell at the shelf price and the box pays for itself well before it is empty.

Storage, expiry and what they do to your real cost

Cannulas are cheap to buy and expensive to throw away. A box left in a hot store room can lose its seal. A box forgotten behind others can pass its expiry date unopened.

Keep cannulas off the floor, out of sunlight and away from the sterilising room. Rotate stock so that the oldest box is always at the front. Write the expiry month on the outside of each box with a marker so nobody has to open it to check.

Every box binned adds to your real IV cannula price in Kenya. Lose one box in ten and your effective price rises by 11 percent. Good storage is the cheapest saving you will ever make.

Delivery across Kenya: what to expect

Sternmed ships from Nairobi. Orders within Nairobi go out the same day where stock is on hand. Orders to other counties travel by courier and reach most towns within a few days.

Tell us your town when you ask for a quote. We include the delivery cost in the written figure so the IV cannula price in Kenya you see is the price you pay. There are no surprise charges at the door.

Buyers outside Kenya can also order. We export across Africa on request and will quote freight to your city. Hospitals in neighbouring countries often combine cannulas with giving sets and catheters in one shipment.

What does a Sternmed cannula come with?

Every Sternmed IV cannula has two wings for easy fixing and an injection port for bolus drugs. The port means fewer disconnections and less risk at the hub. The wings give the nurse a wide, flat surface to tape down.

We stock five gauges. The 18G, 20G and 22G cannulas cover adult wards. The 16G and 24G cannulas cover theatre at one end and infants at the other.

All five arrive in Nairobi on 27 November 2026. The IV cannula price in Kenya for each gauge will be shown on the product page the day stock lands.

How do I order Sternmed cannulas before stock lands?

Ordering early is simple and costs nothing. Send us a list with the gauge, the number of boxes and your delivery town. We reply with a written quote and a reservation against the November shipment.

1. WhatsApp +254 799 526972 with your gauges and quantities.
2. Or email info@sternmedafrika.com with the same list.
3. Or use the request a quote page and we will reply the same working day.
4. Confirm the quote and we reserve your boxes for 27 November 2026.
5. Pay by M Pesa or cash on delivery when the boxes arrive.

We deliver across Kenya from Nairobi. Exports across Africa are arranged on request. Retail buyers and wholesale buyers get the same quick reply.

If you are comparing the IV cannula price in Kenya today, keep this page open and send us the best figure you have found. We will tell you plainly whether we can match it on your quantities. No hard sell and no games.

Questions buyers ask about the IV cannula price in Kenya

What is the average IV cannula price in Kenya per piece?

Between KSh 13 and KSh 22 per cannula when bought by the box of 100, based on market listings seen in October 2026. Single pieces from a pharmacy cost about KSh 25.

Which gauge is cheapest?

The 18G, 20G and 22G boxes are usually the cheapest per 100 because they sell in the largest numbers. The 16G is the most expensive of the common gauges.

Is a branula the same as an IV cannula?

Yes. Branula is a brand name that became the everyday word in Kenya for any IV cannula. Sellers use both words for the same product.

Does the IV cannula price in Kenya include VAT and delivery?

Listings vary. Always ask whether the price includes VAT and delivery to your town before you compare two sellers.

When will Sternmed cannulas be in stock?

Stock lands in Nairobi on 27 November 2026. Until then every gauge is quote only and you can reserve boxes against the shipment.

Can I mix gauges in one order?

Yes. Send the quantity for each gauge and you get one quote for the whole order.

How do I pay?

Pay by M Pesa or cash on delivery. We deliver across Kenya and export across Africa on request.

Do you sell to individuals as well as hospitals?

Yes. Sternmed sells retail and wholesale, so a home carer and a county hospital both get a quote.

Order today

Ready to lock in your IV cannula price in Kenya for the November shipment? Send your gauges and quantities on WhatsApp at +254 799 526972 or email info@sternmedafrika.com. You will get a written quote and a reserved slot the same day.

This guide is by Sternmed Afrika, a medical consumables supplier in Nairobi. We sell retail and wholesale, deliver across Kenya and export across Africa on request.