Medical Supplies in Kenya
Medlive Medical Supplies ships medical equipment, PPE, diagnostic, laboratory and hospital supplies to healthcare buyers in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu. Prices for Kenya are quoted in US dollars, with freight, customs documentation and charges confirmed before you pay.
Importing Medical Supplies into Kenya
Key authorities and rules for healthcare buyers.
Medical device & medicines regulator
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)The PPB regulates medical devices and IVDs, handles their registration through its products portal, and issues import permits.
Customs & revenue
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)Import duties, VAT and clearing are handled in Kenya. We provide the export documents your clearing agent needs.
Trade blocs and agreements
EACCOMESAAfCFTA
Kenya was among the first countries South Africa could trade with under AfCFTA preferences; qualifying goods need an AfCFTA certificate of origin.
Public tenders
Electronic Government Procurement system (e-GP Kenya)Public procurement is regulated by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), and public entities are moving their tenders to e-GP Kenya.
Send us a tender's specification through our Tender Enquiry service.
Public health supply chain
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) procures, warehouses and distributes medical supplies to public health facilities.
How ordering from Kenya works
- Add the products you need to your RFQ basket, or upload a list of SKUs.
- Send the basket with your delivery address in Kenya and any import permit or tender details.
- We reply with a USD quotation: products, freight, customs documentation and applicable charges.
- Accept the quotation and pay by EFT; we dispatch from Cape Town.
Documents for your shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin where the goods qualify (AfCFTA)
- Manufacturer documentation and certificates where available
- Quotation and pro forma invoice for permits and approvals
Shop by Department
Twelve departments for clinical, laboratory, institutional and home-care supply in Kenya.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship medical supplies to Kenya?
Yes. We ship from Cape Town to Kenya. Freight, customs documentation and applicable charges are confirmed in your quotation before you pay.
Which currency are prices in for Kenya?
Products are shown as Price on request (USD). We quote in US dollars, including freight; local import taxes are paid in Kenya (KES).
Do I need a permit to import medical devices into Kenya?
The PPB regulates medical devices and IVDs, handles their registration through its products portal, and issues import permits. Confirm current requirements for your products with PPB.
Other countries we supply: South Africa · Zimbabwe · Botswana · Ghana · Lesotho · Malawi · Mozambique · Namibia · Eswatini · Zambia · Uganda