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Buy Ethernet Cables in Kenya | Cat6, Cat6A & Cat7 Prices in Nairobi — TDK Solutions

Top Ethernet Cable Prices in Kenya (2026 Price List)

Below is our current estimate and price guide for wholesale and retail price list for 305-meter (1,000 ft) bulk cable boxes and accessories stocked at our Nairobi store:

Cat6 UTP & FTP Ethernet Cables (250MHz / 1Gbps Standard)

Category 6 remains the most popular networking cable in Nairobi for enterprise buildings, educational institutions, and residential projects. Operating at bandwidth frequencies up to 250MHz, Cat6 supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet up to a full distance of 100 meters.

• Siemon Cat6 UTP Cables: Engineered with 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors and a central cross-spline separator, Siemon cables eliminate internal crosstalk (NEXT) and support High-Power Power over Ethernet (PoE+).
• Giganet & D-Link Cat6: Ideal for general office networking in Kenya, offering high signal integrity, flame-retardant PVC jackets, and easy-pull 305m boxes.

Cat6A High-Speed 10-Gigabit Cables (500MHz / 10Gbps)

When building future-proof infrastructure or interconnecting network switches across multiple floors, standard Cat6 may cap your speeds over longer runs. Cat6A 10G ethernet cables support 10-Gigabit data transmission at 500MHz up to 100 meters.

• Features foil-shielded individual pairs (F/UTP or S/FTP) that eliminate alien crosstalk (AXT) caused by high-density cable trays.
• Essential for connecting storage servers, IP SANs, and high-density Ubiquiti UniFi or Cisco network switches.

Outdoor & Weatherproof Weather-Shield Cables

Installing standard indoor PVC cables outdoors leads to jacket cracking, water ingress, and signal failure within months due to tropical sun and temperature shifts in Kenya.

• Double-Jacket Polyethylene (PE): Our outdoor weatherproof ethernet cables feature a thick outer PE layer resistant to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and direct moisture exposure.
• Integrated Messenger Wire: Selected outdoor cables include a galvanized steel messenger wire for long aerial spans between buildings or pole-mounted wireless access points.

Cat7 and Cat7A Shielded Industrial Cabling

For industrial environments operating heavy machinery, high-voltage power lines, or medical facilities with intense electromagnetic interference (EMI), Cat7 S/FTP ethernet cables provide maximum shielding performance. Each individual pair is wrapped in aluminum foil and wrapped in an overall tinned copper braid, delivering speeds up to 600MHz–1000MHz.

Technical Buying Guide: Pure Copper vs. CCA Cables in Kenya

When evaluating Cat6 cable prices in Nairobi, you will notice a large price gap between budget cables (KES 4,500 – 7,500) and premium brands (KES 15,000+). This price difference is driven by the conductor core material:

Pure copper vs. CCA ethernet cable comparison

Expert Recommendation

Always specify 100% pure copper Ethernet cables for professional network installations.

For commercial offices, structured cabling, IP CCTV cameras, wireless access points and PoE-powered devices, pure copper provides:

• Reliable power delivery with reduced voltage drop.
• Better electrical performance.
• Improved heat management.
• Greater mechanical durability.
• Better suitability for standards-compliant Fluke testing.

Recommended

100% Pure Bare Copper (Solid Copper) Cat6/Cat6A

Technical note: A compliant 100-metre Ethernet channel is the standard design target for Cat6/Cat6A. Actual performance and PoE suitability depend on conductor gauge, cable construction, installation and applicable standards. Fluke certification is based on measured test results, not conductor material alone.

The most popular and widely recommended choice for 1 Gigabit (1G) cabling across all applications (data, CCTV, voice, and Power over Ethernet or PoE) is Category 6 (Cat6) cable

CAT6A cabling is the preferred choice for new installations in most commercial and enterprise environments,Goverment office, data centers, and educational/healthcare facilities due to its superior performance, future-proofing capabilities, and support for emerging technologies like high-power Power over Ethernet (PoE) and high-speed Wi-Fi 6/6E/7.

Outdoor Cat6 cable is specifically designed with a durable, UV-resistant, and weatherproof jacket (typically PE or LLDPE) to withstand harsh environmental conditions. It is often shielded to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and is available in options suitable for aerial or direct burial installations.

CCA cables are a cost-effective option for light, temporary use over short distances, while pure copper cables are the industry standard for reliable, high-performance networks, and they are required for Power over Ethernet (PoE) application

Essential Accessories for Ethernet Cabling Projects

A complete network deployment requires more than just bulk cable boxes. TDK Solutions stocks a complete range of termination hardware and testing tools:

• Cat6 Keystone Jacks & Patch Panels: Standard 24-port and 48-port loaded or unloaded patch panels from Siemon and D-Link.
• RJ45 Connectors & Boots: Pass-through shielded and unshielded RJ45 plugs, gold-plated connectors, and strain-relief boots.
• Cable Management & Trunking: PVC trunking, metallic galvanized cable trays, floor pop-up boxes, and server rack cable organizers.
• Network Testing & Crimping Tools: Professional ratchet crimpers, impact punch-down tools, wire strippers, and digital LAN cable testers.