How Much Is a Water Vending Machine in Kenya?
- Range: KSh 110,000 – KSh 1,030,000 (H-TECH)
- Three types: dispenser only · municipal-water UF station · borehole RO vending plant
- Size by litres per hour (LPH) and daily sales
- Packaged water sales need KEBS certification; borehole use may need a Water Resources Authority (WRA) permit
Water vending machine prices
100 LITTERS WATER VENDING ATMKSh 120,000
H-TECH 125 LPH 3-in-1 Borehole RO Water Vending MachineKSh 330,000
H-Tech RO Vending Station 125 LPHKSh 370,000
H-Tech RO Vending Station 125 LPH with AntiscalantKSh 420,000
200 LITERS WATER VENDING MACHINEKSh 150,000
250 LITERS WATER ATM MACHINEKSh 170,000Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 29 September 2026). Full range: Water vending machines price list.
The three types of water vending setups
| Type | Use it when | See |
|---|---|---|
| Dispenser / water ATM for purified water | You buy water that is already treated, or have treatment elsewhere | Already-purified water stations |
| Municipal UF 3-in-1 station | Your supply is county (municipal) water with low salts | Municipal UF stations |
| Borehole RO vending plant | Your water is borehole water with salts, fluoride or high TDS | RO vending stations 125–1000 LPH |
What else adds to the cost?
- Raw-water storage tanks and a pump.
- Water testing before and after treatment.
- Bottle rinser, sealing and labelling if you sell packaged water.
- Branding the shop front and the first stock of bottles and jerricans.
How to choose the capacity
Divide the litres you expect to sell per day by the hours the plant can run. For example, 2,000 litres a day over 10 hours needs about 200 LPH, so a 250 LPH plant gives headroom. Our capacity guide compares 125 to 1000 LPH plants.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest water vending machine?
On our range, prices start at KSh 110,000 for units that dispense water that is already purified.
Does a water vending machine purify water?
Dispensers only dispense. Complete refilling stations include UF or RO treatment and UV so they can treat municipal or borehole water on site.
Do I need approval to sell water?
Yes. Packaged drinking water must meet the Kenyan standard and be certified by KEBS, and the premises must meet county public health requirements.
How long does installation take?
Most stations are installed and commissioned within days once the site, power and water supply are ready; your quotation confirms the schedule.