Updated 22 October 2026
Medical device distributors in Kenya: 3 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 3 medical device establishments registered with an address in Kenya: 0 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 0 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives (authorised representatives or registration holders with no import or distribution role), and 3 manufacturers or exporters. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and MHRA UK, last seen on 23 October 2026.
By segment
| Segment | Establishments | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery and endoscopy | 3 | Search in the Index |
| Ear, nose and throat | 1 | Search in the Index |
| Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN | 1 | Search in the Index |
| General hospital and consumables | 3 | Search in the Index |
Segments come from the device listings linked to each establishment, so one company can appear in several rows. Imaging and radiology are shown because the registries contain them.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 3 | 100% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Kenya
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor; the Next 10 Markets report covers it for your target markets.
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later; the Next 10 Markets report covers it per market.
Top 0 independent distributors
Independent distributors only: a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative), no manufacturing of their own and no sign of being a manufacturer's own sales company. Ranked by the other manufacturers' lines they carry, then registrations held, then size (a 0 to 100 score). Complete is 0 to 5 for website, address, segments, principals and counts.
No independent distributor is registered here yet; every establishment on record is a manufacturer or a manufacturer's own sales entity.
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (3)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FULLCARE (KENYA) MEDICAL SEZ LIMITED Nairobi Nairobi City | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN, Surgery and endoscopy | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27.5 | 3/5 |
| 2 | FULLCARE (KENYA) MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY EPZ LIMITED Ruiru Kiambu | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Surgery and endoscopy | 6 | 1 | 0 | 22.8 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Simba Apparel EPZ LTD Mombasa | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
Questions about medical device distributors in Kenya
How many medical device distributors are there in Kenya?
The Index counts 3 medical device establishments registered in Kenya, of which 0 are independent distributors: importers, distributors, wholesalers or authorised representatives that do not manufacture themselves and are not a manufacturer's own sales company. The rest are manufacturers or their own sales entities. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and MHRA UK and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a medical device registration in Kenya?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor; the Next 10 Markets report covers it for your target markets.
How do I find a medical device distributor in Kenya?
Start with the segment table on this page, open the top establishments and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Kenya to see the counts for your segment and reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a distributor in Kenya?
An establishment is a company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Kenya, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, sponsor, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once per country even if it holds several licences or appears in several registries. No contacts or named individuals are collected.
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Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 3 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 1 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.