Electrical Cable Price in Kenya (2026): 1.0mm, 1.5mm and 2.5mm Cable per Metre and per Roll

Using the right cable size keeps a house safe: too thin a cable overheats. Here are current cable prices on Buy More Mall from Biglit, and a clear guide to which size goes where.

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Electrical Cable Price in Kenya

Roll lengths and some units are not stated in the listings; check each product page or ask us before you order.

Which Cable Size for What?

The final size depends on the load, the cable length and the breaker. A licensed electrician should design and test every circuit.

Can 1.5mm Cable Be Used for Sockets?

No. Socket circuits carry heavier loads such as irons, kettles and microwaves, and are wired in 2.5 mm² cable. 1.5 mm² is for lighting. Using 1.5 mm² on sockets risks overheating and fire.

Single Core, Twin and Earth, or Flex?

• Single core: one insulated conductor, pulled through conduit (one each for live, neutral and earth).
• Twin and earth: live, neutral and earth in one sheath, for surface or clipped runs.
• Flex (flexible cable): fine-stranded and bendable, for connecting appliances, not for fixed house wiring.
• Welding cable: very flexible heavy cable for welding leads.

Cable Colours

Current colours are brown (live), blue (neutral) and green/yellow (earth). Older installations used red (live) and black (neutral). Never use green/yellow for anything but earth.

Per Metre or Per Roll?

Buy per metre for repairs and short runs; a roll costs less per metre for a full house. Measure each run from the board to every point, add drops down the walls, then add about 10% for waste.

Conduits, boxes, switches and consumer units are in House Wiring Materials Price List; shower wiring is in Instant Shower Price in Kenya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 2.5mm cable in Kenya?

A 2.5 Powermax cable roll is KSh 13,500 on Buy More Mall.

How much is 1.5mm cable per metre in Kenya?

1.5 mm single core cable is KSh 50 per metre, or KSh 2,850 a roll, on Buy More Mall.

How much is twin and earth cable in Kenya?

1.0 mm twin and earth is KSh 80 per metre or KSh 6,600 a roll on Buy More Mall.

Can 1.5mm cable be used for sockets?

No. Socket circuits use 2.5 mm² cable; 1.5 mm² is for lighting.

What size cable is used for an instant shower?

Larger cable, often 4–6 mm², sized by an electrician to the shower rating, on its own circuit and breaker.

What do the cable colours mean?

Brown is live, blue is neutral and green/yellow is earth (older wiring used red and black).

Prices shown are regular prices on Buy More Mall. Many products are currently on offer, so open the product page to see today's price.

Related Guides

• House Wiring Materials Price List
• Instant Shower Price
• Building Materials Price List