Water Refill Business

Start a profitable water-refill business

Our clients make KES 3,000–30,000 in daily sales. We supply the machine, tank, taps and training — and help you with the licences.

Why it's a good business

Real demand, healthy margins

KES 3,000–30,000daily sales
40–60%typical margins
6–12 mopayback period
19MKenyans lack clean water

Almost 19 million Kenyans lack access to clean water and households spend 15–20% of their income on it — steady demand for a well-run refill shop.

Refill packages

Choose your setup & price

Pick the water type you'll be treating. Not sure? Send us a sample location and we'll advise.

Wakulima (pure water)

For clean municipal/tank water sources.

Mkulima Mdogo

KES 99,500

  • 250L storage tank
  • 200 LPH unit with UV
  • 3 dispensing taps

Mkulima Bora

KES 350,000

  • 500L tank
  • 500 LPH UF + UV
  • Single-bowl rinser
  • 4×2 packing table

Salty / borehole water

RO-based setups for salty or borehole water.

Gold

KES 900,000

  • 500 LPH UF purifier
  • 500L tank
  • One-bowl rinser
  • 2-tap station
  • Sales monitor

Premium

KES 1,200,000

  • 500 LPH RO purifier
  • 500L tank
  • Double-bowl rinser
  • 2-tap station
  • 4×2 table

Fresh water (bowsers / municipal)

For bowser-delivered or municipal supply.

Gold

KES 750,000

  • 500 LPH UF purifier
  • 500L tank
  • One-bowl rinser
  • 2-tap station
  • 4×2 table

Premium

KES 900,000

  • 500 LPH RO purifier
  • 500L tank
  • Double-bowl rinser
  • 2-tap station
  • 4×2 table

Watch & learn

See the refill business in action

From getting licensed to the machines themselves — start with confidence.

Running a successful water-refill shopWhat it really takes to run a profitable refill business.
500 LPH RO purifier assemblyInside the build of a 500 litre/hour reverse-osmosis purifier.
What it costs to start a water businessWhat makes a water business affordable to start in Kenya.
Refill water: making more money in NairobiWhy refill shops keep growing — and how owners profit.
Best machines for a beginnerThe machines we recommend for first-time owners.
Choosing between 250 and 500 LPHHow to size your purifier to your market.

More on our YouTube channel

Real shops

Built by House of Maji

Refill shops and plants we've fitted out for owners like you.

Setup & support

What's included

In your kit

  • Purification machine, storage tank & taps
  • Rinser and packing table
  • Professional installation & commissioning
  • Operator training to get you selling

Licences we help with

  • County business permit
  • County health certificates
  • KEBS certificate
  • NEMA licence
  • KRA licence (for packaging)

See it for real

Visit a working model shop

Come see a running setup in Syokimau before you decide.

Gateway Mall — HQ & Model Shop

Gateway Mall, Syokimau

Head office + working model shop

FAQ

Common questions

How much can I make?
Clients typically see KES 3,000–30,000 in daily sales with 40–60% margins, paying back the setup in about 6–12 months — depending on location and footfall.
Which package do I need?
It depends on your water source. Salty or borehole water needs an RO setup; clean municipal/tank water can use the Wakulima or Fresh-water packages. WhatsApp us your location and we'll advise.
Do you help with licences?
Yes. We guide you through the county business permit, county health certificates, and KEBS, NEMA and KRA requirements for packaging.
What about maintenance?
Servicing is straightforward, typically every 3–6 months, with service costs from about KES 2,000–20,000 depending on the system.

Start your refill business

Tell us your location and water source — we'll recommend the right package.

Prefer email? info@houseofmaji.com · or call 0112 363 100

Ready to start your water business?

Talk to an engineer about the right setup for your location — by call or WhatsApp.