Prices updated July 2026
Gauge 28 Mabati Prices in Kenya (July 2026)
Gauge 28 is thicker and longer-lasting than gauge 30, costing KSh 720 to 800 per metre for box profile. Prices below were compiled this month from published sources. Below we give an honest yes-or-no on whether the extra is worth it by use case. We do not sell mabati; we connect you to the factory.
Price table
| Profile | 2.5m | 3m | Per metre | Get this price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box profile | KSh 1,875 | KSh 2,250 | KSh 720–800 | Get this price |
| Corrugated | KSh 1,275 | KSh 1,530 | KSh 480–550 | Get this price |
| Roman tile | KSh 2,000 | KSh 2,400 | KSh 800–950 | Get this price |
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What moves this price
- Gauge: G28 is thicker than G30, so it costs more up front and lasts longer.
- Profile: box, corrugated and tile profiles have different per-metre rates.
- Brand: big names cost more than value factories.
- Finish: matte costs slightly more than glossy.
- County: delivery distance changes the landed price.
Delivery in Kenya
| Region | Typical time | Who arranges it |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi metro | 1 to 2 days | The factory delivers |
| Central & Rift Valley | 2 to 4 days | The factory delivers |
| Coast, Nyanza, Western | 3 to 6 days | The factory or its transporter |
| Remote counties | 4 to 7 days | A factory-arranged transporter |
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Is gauge 28 worth the extra? The honest answer
Yes for a permanent family home, a coastal or high-rust area, or a roof you never want to touch again: the thicker steel is quieter in rain and lasts longer. No for a store, a rental or a temporary structure, where gauge 30 does the job for less. Pay for G28 where longevity matters, not by default.