For students and schools
Student Microscope Price in Kenya: KES 32,500
Our student monocular microscope costs KES 32,500 including VAT. Schools buying 10 or more pay KES 28,900 each. It magnifies 40x to 640x and its LED runs on batteries or mains power.
Price updated 13 October 2026
Student microscope specifications
| Type | Monocular compound microscope |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 40x to 640x |
| Head | Monocular, 45° inclination |
| Illumination | LED, battery or mains |
| Focus | Coaxial coarse and fine |
| Best for | Students, secondary schools, colleges |
| Warranty | 1 year, parts |
School bulk prices
Orders of 10 or more drop to KES 28,900 per microscope. Totals below include VAT.
| Microscopes | Price each | Total (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KES 32,500 | KES 32,500 |
| 5 | KES 32,500 | KES 162,500 |
| 10 | KES 28,900 | KES 289,000 |
| 15 | KES 28,900 | KES 433,500 |
| 20 | KES 28,900 | KES 578,000 |
| 30 | KES 28,900 | KES 867,000 |
| 40 | KES 28,900 | KES 1,156,000 |
Total = quantity x price each. KES 32,500 each for 1 to 9 units, KES 28,900 each for 10 or more. Need a different quantity? Use the microscope selector.
Built for school labs
A secondary school microscope gets carried, knocked and used by hundreds of students a year. This model is made for that.
- 40x to 640x: enough for cells, tissues, pollen, bacteria colonies and pond life.
- Battery or mains LED: works in labs with unreliable power.
- Coaxial coarse and fine focus: easy for first-time users to get a sharp image.
- LPO and VAT invoice: simple for school bursars and procurement.
Caring for school microscopes
- Carry with two hands: one on the arm, one under the base.
- Start every slide on the lowest power objective, then move up.
- Clean lenses with lens paper only, never with tissue or clothing.
- Cover each microscope after use and store it in a dry cupboard.
- Remove batteries before long holidays.
Need more magnification?
For university, medical or diagnostic work at 1000x, the Olympus CX23 binocular microscope is the right tool. See the binocular vs monocular comparison.
Student microscope questions
How much is a student microscope in Kenya?
Our student monocular microscope is KES 32,500 including VAT. Schools ordering 10 or more pay KES 28,900 per microscope.
Is this microscope good for secondary school biology?
Yes. At 40x to 640x it shows plant and animal cells, onion and cheek cells, tissues, pollen and pond organisms, which covers secondary school biology practicals including KCSE.
Can the student microscope work without electricity?
Yes. The LED runs on batteries or mains power, so it works in labs without reliable power.
Can schools pay with an LPO?
Yes. Send the LPO on WhatsApp or email. We deliver with a delivery note and a KRA-compliant VAT invoice.
How many microscopes does a school lab need?
A common setup is one microscope for every two or three students during a practical. For a class of 45 that is 15 to 23 microscopes.
Equip your school biology lab
KES 28,900 each for 10 or more. LPO accepted. Delivered to all 47 counties.