Would you rather guess the Foley catheter price in Kenya from a hospital price list written in 2022, or read a page checked this month? We thought so. This guide gives you the current market range, a plain size guide for FR 12, FR 14 and FR 16 and the bag that goes with each.

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

Sternmed Afrika supplies latex 2 way Foley catheters in FR 12, FR 14 and FR 16. Stock lands in Nairobi on 27 November 2026 and all three sizes are quote only until then. Below you will find the Foley catheter price in Kenya per piece and per pack, what the FR numbers mean and how to order.

How much is a Foley catheter in Kenya in 2026?

On market listings seen in October 2026, a single 2 way Foley catheter costs KSh 60 to KSh 70. A pack of 10 costs about KSh 470 on one listing, which is KSh 47 each. Several suppliers show no price and quote on request.

That is a narrow range compared with cannulas or urine bags. The Foley catheter price in Kenya is fairly steady because the product is standard and most sellers import similar 2 way latex catheters. The table links every figure to its source.

For budgeting, use KSh 50 to KSh 70 per catheter. A pack of 10 at the lower end of the Foley catheter price in Kenya is the best buy for a ward. A single catheter from a pharmacy at KSh 60 to KSh 70 is fair for a home carer who needs one today.

Foley catheter price in Kenya and why a 2022 PDF still ranks

Search for the Foley catheter price in Kenya and one of the first results is a hospital price list published in 2022. It ranks because almost nobody has published a clearer, newer answer. That tells you how thin the information is.

Prices from four years ago are not a guide to today. Exchange rates moved and freight costs moved. Use the dated market figures above and check the linked pages before you commit to a large order.

We will refresh this guide when Sternmed stock lands on 27 November 2026 and our own prices are set. The date at the top of the page tells you when it was last checked.

What do FR 12, FR 14 and FR 16 mean?

The size guide matters as much as the Foley catheter price in Kenya, so here it is in plain words. FR stands for French, the scale used for catheter size, also written Fr, FG or Ch. The number is the outside circumference of the tube in millimetres, which means you can work out the diameter by dividing by three.

So FR 12 is 4 mm across, FR 14 is about 4.7 mm and FR 16 is about 5.3 mm. The bigger the number, the wider the catheter. Unlike cannula gauges, the scale runs the sensible way.

The clinician choosing the catheter picks the smallest size that drains well. A catheter that is too wide is uncomfortable and can damage the urethra. The size does not change the Foley catheter price in Kenya very much, so choose on the patient, not the price.

Foley catheter price in Kenya by size

Size barely moves the price. On the listings above, an FR 12 and an FR 14 from the same seller differ by KSh 10. An FR 16 in a pack of 10 costs less per piece than either single, which shows that pack size matters more than FR size.

That is good news for a ward. You can stock the sizes your patients need without worrying that one size will blow the budget. Order the mix that fits your caseload and let the Foley catheter price in Kenya take care of itself.

Specialist catheters are different. A 3 way catheter, a pure silicone catheter or a very large size can cost several times a standard 2 way latex. Those are hospital theatre items rather than ward stock.

What does 2 way mean?

A 2 way Foley has two channels. One drains urine into the bag. The other inflates a small balloon near the tip with sterile water so the catheter stays in the bladder.

A 3 way Foley adds a third channel for bladder irrigation after some surgeries. It costs more and is used far less. Sternmed stocks the 2 way, which covers almost all ward and home care needs.

The balloon volume is printed on the inflation valve. Fill it with the stated amount of sterile water and no more. Check the valve when you compare the Foley catheter price in Kenya, because a catheter with a leaking valve is no bargain.

Latex or silicone: what changes the price?

Material is the one thing that really moves the Foley catheter price in Kenya. Latex is the standard material because it is soft, flexible and low cost. Most 2 way catheters in Kenya are latex, often with a silicone coating to make them smoother.

Pure silicone catheters cost several times more. They suit patients with latex allergy and those who need a catheter in place for many weeks. For a short stay or a routine change, a latex catheter does the job well.

When a listing says silicone coated, it is a latex catheter with a thin coat, not a silicone catheter. Read the words carefully when comparing the Foley catheter price in Kenya. Sternmed catheters are latex 2 way.

Which urine bag goes with a Foley catheter?

Any standard Foley connects to a standard urine bag. For bed use, pick a 2000 ml bag with a bottom outlet so the bag lasts the night and empties without disconnecting. The Sternmed 2000 ml urine bag is sterile and has a bottom outlet.

Order the catheter and the bag together. One delivery, one invoice and no patient waiting with a catheter and no bag. Our urine bag price in Kenya guide gives the market range for bags.

Bags and catheters are often quoted together, so ask for the Foley catheter price in Kenya and the bag price in one message. A home carer should also keep a spare bag and a ward should keep bags and catheters on the same shelf. Small habits like these matter more than a few shillings on the Foley catheter price in Kenya.

Foley catheter price in Kenya for a ward budget

Count the catheters you place in a month. A 30 bed surgical ward may place 40 to 60, while a medical ward places fewer, perhaps 20 to 30. A nursing home with ten catheterised residents changes each one on its schedule, which may be every few weeks.

At KSh 50 to KSh 70 a catheter, a ward placing 50 a month spends KSh 2,500 to KSh 3,500. Add a bag for each and the monthly line for catheter care is still under KSh 8,000. That is why the pack price matters more than the single price for a ward.

Keep a mix of sizes in stock. A common split is half FR 14, a third FR 16 and the rest FR 12. Adjust after two months when you see which size runs out first.

Storage and shelf life

Latex degrades in heat and sunlight. Store catheters in a cool, dry cupboard away from windows and radiators. Keep them flat in the box rather than bent or stacked under heavy items.

Write the expiry month on the box end and rotate stock so the oldest box is used first. A catheter thrown away for expiry adds to your real Foley catheter price in Kenya just as surely as a higher quote would.

Keep each size in its own labelled box. A nurse should be able to pick FR 14 in the dark. Mixed boxes lead to the wrong size being opened and wasted.

Home care: what a family should buy

A patient discharged with a catheter needs the size the hospital placed, written on the discharge note. Buy that size and do not change it without a nurse’s advice. Buy two catheters and a pack of bags so a change is never delayed.

The NHS explains how to live with and care for a catheter on its urinary catheters page. It is written for patients and families and is worth reading with your care plan.

Families often pay the retail Foley catheter price in Kenya at a pharmacy. That is fair for one catheter today. For the months ahead, a pack from a supplier like Sternmed costs less per piece and arrives at your door.

What to check before you accept a catheter

• Sealed sterile pouch with no tears.
• Size printed on the pouch and on the valve.
• Balloon volume printed on the valve.
• Expiry date at least a year away.
• Tip smooth with clear eyes for drainage.

Open one catheter from a new carton and test the balloon with sterile water. It should inflate evenly and deflate fully. A balloon that leaks or inflates to one side means the carton goes back, whatever the Foley catheter price in Kenya was.

Mistakes that cost more than the catheter

These errors cost far more than any difference in the Foley catheter price in Kenya. Choosing a size by habit rather than by patient is the first. A catheter that is too wide causes pain and trauma, while one that is too narrow blocks with debris.

Overfilling the balloon. Use the volume printed on the valve and no more, or the balloon can burst or distort.

Leaving a catheter in longer than policy allows. Every extra day raises the risk of infection. Follow your ward schedule or the nurse’s plan at home.

Retail or wholesale Foley catheter price in Kenya: which is yours?

A family buying for one patient pays retail and buys one or two catheters at a time. A chemist that sells a few a week buys the same way. Both are welcome at Sternmed.

A clinic, hospital or nursing home buys by the pack or the carton and earns the wholesale figure. Sternmed quotes by quantity. Send the number of catheters per size and the price falls as the number rises.

Pharmacies that resell catheters can look at the market table above. Buy at the pack end, sell at the single end and the margin is clear. We never ask what you plan to do with the order.

How do I order Sternmed catheters?

Send the size, the quantity and your delivery town. We reply with a written quote and reserve your catheters against the 27 November 2026 shipment.

1. WhatsApp +254 799 526972 with sizes and quantities.
2. Or email info@sternmedafrika.com.
3. Confirm the quote and your catheters are reserved.
4. Pay by M Pesa or cash on delivery when the order arrives.

Each size has its own page. See the Foley catheter FR 12, the Foley catheter FR 14 and the Foley catheter FR 16, or browse the whole urinary catheters range.

We deliver across Kenya from Nairobi and export across Africa on request. The Foley catheter price in Kenya on your Sternmed quote includes delivery to your town, so the figure you see is the figure you pay.

Delivery across Kenya

Orders within Nairobi go out quickly once stock is on hand. Orders to other counties travel by courier and reach most towns within a few days. Tell us your town and we include delivery in the written Foley catheter price in Kenya we send you.

Buyers outside Kenya can order too. We export across Africa on request and quote freight to your city. Hospitals often combine catheters with urine bags, cannulas and giving sets in one shipment to spread the freight cost.

Who buys Foley catheters from Sternmed?

Hospitals and clinics that want catheters and bags from one supplier. Nursing homes that change catheters on a schedule. Families caring for a parent at home after surgery or a stroke.

Pharmacies that resell catheters over the counter also buy from us. Each buyer sends sizes and quantities and gets a written quote. The Foley catheter price in Kenya we offer is the same honest figure for everyone, falling only with quantity.

Questions buyers ask about the Foley catheter price in Kenya

What is a fair Foley catheter price in Kenya for one catheter?

KSh 60 to KSh 70 at a retail counter and about KSh 47 each in a pack of 10, based on market listings seen in October 2026.

Which Foley size do most adults use?

FR 14 is the common first choice, with FR 16 for many men and for patients with debris in the urine. FR 12 suits smaller adults.

What does FR mean?

French size. Divide the FR number by three to get the outside diameter in millimetres. FR 12 is 4 mm across.

Is a 2 way catheter the same as a Foley?

Yes. A Foley is a catheter held in by a balloon. The 2 way version has a drainage channel and a balloon channel.

Are Sternmed catheters latex or silicone?

Latex, 2 way, in FR 12, FR 14 and FR 16.

When will Sternmed catheters be in stock?

Stock lands in Nairobi on 27 November 2026. All sizes are quote only until then and can be reserved now.

Which urine bag should I buy with it?

A sterile 2000 ml bag with a bottom outlet for bed use. Sternmed stocks one.

How do I pay?

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

Order today

Want a written Foley catheter price in Kenya for your ward, home or pharmacy? Send sizes, quantities and your town on WhatsApp at +254 799 526972 or email info@sternmedafrika.com. You will get a quote and a reserved slot for the 27 November 2026 shipment.

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.