Banner Prices in Kenya: Roll-Up, Teardrop and Backdrop Costs
What roll-up, teardrop and backdrop banners cost in Kenya, what hardware is included, and how to prepare artwork so the print ships without a reprint.
Banners are the most price-sensitive thing we print, and the easiest to get wrong. A roll-up that ships without its base, a backdrop printed at the wrong aspect ratio, or artwork supplied at 72 dpi all turn a cheap job into a reprint. This guide covers the three formats most Kenyan businesses order, what they cost, and what to check before you approve artwork.
Roll-up banners: the default event banner
A roll-up (pull-up) banner is a printed panel on a spring-loaded base that retracts into a slim cassette. The standard size is 80 × 200 cm, printed on 440 gsm PVC or a polyester blockout. They are cheap to reprint, easy to transport, and look professional at a reception, expo or conference.
The narrow-base roll-up banner starts at KSh 7,500 with the base included. A wider 100 × 200 cm cassette costs more because the base and the print area both grow. If you need the banner for a single day, the base is reusable; the printed panel is the consumable.
Teardrop banners: visibility from a distance
Teardrop and feather banners are the flags you see outside car washes, showrooms and event entrances. They are printed on a stretch polyester that flexes in wind, and supplied with a pole, a ground spike or cross base, and a carry bag. The teardrop banner starts at KSh 13,000 for the standard 3 m kit.
They are not a substitute for a permanent sign. The fabric will fade after a year or two in direct sun, and a strong gust will knock over a cross-base unit that is not weighted. Use them for promotion, not wayfinding.
Backdrop banners: the photo wall
A step-and-repeat backdrop is the branded wall behind a speaker, a cheque handover or a launch photo. It is usually 3 × 2.25 m or larger, printed on 440 gsm PVC, and finished with a hem and grommets so it can be tied to a frame. Because the logo repeats across the whole face, artwork alignment matters; a 5 mm drift on a 3 m panel is visible.
Our backdrop banner starts at KSh 45,000 including hemming and grommets. Turnaround is 24–48 hours because the finishing is done by hand.
Price comparison
| Format | Typical size | From | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll-up banner | 80 × 200 cm | KSh 7,500 | Retractable base included |
| Teardrop banner | 3 m kit | KSh 13,000 | Pole, base/spike, bag |
| Backdrop banner | 3 × 2.25 m | KSh 45,000 | Hem + grommets |
Artwork rules that prevent reprints
- Supply at 100% size and 150 dpi minimum. A 3 m backdrop needs a file that is actually 3 m wide, not an A4 PDF scaled up.
- Keep 50 mm of bleed. The hem and the base cassette eat into the visible area.
- Convert text to outlines. Missing fonts are the most common delay.
- Use CMYK. A neon RGB green will print duller; check the proof before approving.
- Leave the bottom 150 mm clear on a roll-up. That area disappears into the cassette.
Turnaround and delivery
Roll-up and teardrop banners confirmed before 11 am can often ship the same day within Nairobi, subject to hardware stock. Backdrops take 24–48 hours. Delivery outside Nairobi is by courier and usually adds one day. Browse the full banners and displays category for sizes, or send your event date through the contact page and we will confirm what is achievable.
