Why Owning a Water Refill Business in Kenya Is One of the Smartest Investments You Can Make Right Now
Kenya Has a Water Problem — and That's Your Opportunity
Clean, safe drinking water is something every Kenyan needs every single day. Yet nearly 19 million people across the country still lack reliable access to it. In urban areas, this problem is even more visible — families and businesses are spending heavily on bottled water or relying on tap water that doesn’t always meet drinking standards.
This gap between supply and demand is not a crisis to be feared. For the right entrepreneur, it is a business opportunity of enormous scale. A water refill station sits at the intersection of essential demand, low competition, and impressive margins. And with House of Maji’s franchise packages, the hard work of setting up that business has already been done for you.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
The water vending industry in Kenya has grown rapidly due to urbanisation, population growth, and rising health awareness. Research shows that the average Kenyan household spends 15 to 20 percent of their income on water — and that figure is only growing as people become more conscious of what they put in their bodies.
A properly run water refill station selling 2,000 to 5,000 litres a day at KES 3 to 5 per litre can generate monthly revenue of KES 180,000 to 750,000, with profit margins ranging between 40 and 60 percent. Entrepreneurs who choose the right location can reach profitability in as little as six to twelve months.
Daily sales of KES 3,000–30,000 are typical for our franchise partners. Your results depend on location, effort, and consistency.
Three Packages to Fit Your Budget
House of Maji has designed franchise packages for different levels of investment, so whether you are just starting out or ready to go big, there is a path for you
Franchise Basic (UF) — KES 600,000
The entry-level package uses an Ultrafiltration (UF) system producing 1,000 litres per hour. It comes with a branded shop setup, delivery bicycle with carrier, point of sale system, heat gun, startup stock of bottlers, seals, cups and stickers, and marketing flyers to get the word out. This is ideal for a neighbourhood or estate location where you want a fast, clean setup with low overhead.
Franchise Standard (RO) — KES 800,000
The Standard package steps up to a Reverse Osmosis machine producing 250 litres per hour — a 3-in-1 setup that handles sediment, chemical, and microbiological purification in one pass. You get two delivery bicycles, a TDS and pH meter for quality checks, counter and chair, full shop branding, installation and commissioning with staff training, and a complete startup stock package.
Franchise Premium (Big RO) — KES 1,200,000
The Premium package is built for high-volume locations — busy estates, markets, or commercial strips where demand is constant. You get a 500 LPH RO machine, a 500-litre storage tank, a double bowl rinser for faster operations, three delivery bicycles, full branding, TDS and pH meters, countertop, chair, and everything needed to run a professional, scalable operation from day one
What Makes the House of Maji Franchise Different
Many equipment suppliers will sell you a machine and walk away. House of Maji stays with you. Every franchise package includes installation, commissioning, and training so your team knows exactly how to operate the equipment correctly from the first day. Ongoing support is built into the relationship — when something needs attention, you have a partner who picks up the phone.
You also benefit from a brand that Kenyans are beginning to recognise and trust. Shop branding, marketing materials, and point-of-sale systems are included in every package, giving you a professional edge over the informal, unbranded operators in your area.
Is This the Right Business for You?
If you are looking for a business that sells a product people buy every day, that has low running costs, that you can operate from a single room, and that does not require years of technical expertise to manage — a water refill franchise is worth serious consideration.
House of Maji has model shops near their offices in Syokimau along Mombasa Road where you can visit, see a working setup, speak directly to engineers, and ask every question before committing a single shilling.
Visit our model shops at Gateway Mall, 2nd Floor, Syokimau. Call +254 112 363 100 or visit houseofmaji.com/franchise-opportunity