Ever reached for a theatre cap and found the box empty? That is exactly how Scrubs Kenya began.
A surgical cap at Scrubs Kenya costs KES 750. The caps come in six colours: navy, white, coral, caramel, yellow and black. You can order on WhatsApp, pay by M Pesa and get same day delivery in Nairobi.
How it all started with a cap
Dr Joanne Medina was a final year medical student when she kept running into the same problem. There were no surgical caps left on the ward. So she started making her own.
Classmates asked for one. Then nurses asked. That small fix grew into Scrubs Kenya, which now dresses nurses, doctors, clinical officers and students across Kenya.
What does a surgical cap cost?
At Scrubs Kenya the price is KES 750 per cap. The price is the same for every colour.
A cap is one of the cheapest ways to look put together in theatre. It also keeps hair covered through a long list, which matters to every scrub nurse and surgeon.
Which colour should you pick?
Here is how people tend to choose: • Navy and black hide marks and match almost any scrub set • White looks crisp and suits clinics and labs • Coral, caramel and yellow are easy to spot across a busy theatre
Some teams pick one colour per role so everyone can tell who is who at a glance. Ask your theatre in charge if your hospital has a rule.
Who wears a theatre cap?
• Surgeons and surgical residents • Theatre and scrub nurses • Anaesthetists and clinical officers in theatre • Dental teams • Medical and nursing students on surgical rotation
How to order
Tap the WhatsApp button on this page. Say how many caps you need and which colours. Scrubs Kenya will confirm stock and the total. Pay by M Pesa and your caps are on the way the same day in Nairobi. Orders to other towns are sent by courier across Kenya.
Buying for a whole theatre team? Send the number of caps and colours on WhatsApp and Scrubs Kenya will put the order together for you.
Questions people ask
How much is a surgical cap in Kenya?
At Scrubs Kenya a surgical cap is KES 750.
Are the caps one size?
Message Scrubs Kenya on WhatsApp before you order and ask about the fit for your head size and hair.
Can I match my cap to my scrubs?
Yes. Navy and black match most sets. Send a photo of your scrubs on WhatsApp and Scrubs Kenya will suggest a cap colour.
