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Straight answers from our engineering team on milk ATMs, water vending and refilling, water treatment, dairy processing and cooking oil vending, with current H-TECH prices.
Daily cleaning of stainless work tables, sinks, milk ATMs and tanks: the right detergents and sanitisers, what damages stainless (bleach, steel wool, salt), removing rust spots and stains, and passivation. Work tables from KSh 20,000.
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Water treatmentWhy water quality matters for poultry and livestock, common problems (dirt, germs, salty borehole water), simple treatment (filtration, chlorination, UV) and drinker hygiene, with UV units from KSh 5,000.
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Water treatmentFree calculator: how many grams of chlorine granules or millilitres of liquid chlorine to add to a tank for a chosen dose in mg/L, from the product strength on its label. Dosing pumps from KSh 23,000.
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Water treatmentFree calculator: convert your peak flow in litres per minute to GPM, add a safety margin, and choose a UV sterilizer that is big enough. H-TECH UV sterilizers from KSh 5,000.
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Water treatmentA rotten egg smell in water is usually hydrogen sulphide. Find the cause (well, water heater or bacteria), how aeration, chlorination, carbon and ozone remove it, and ozone generators from KSh 40,600.
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Water treatmentWhat you can test yourself (TDS, pH, chlorine) and what needs a laboratory (bacteria, fluoride, iron, hardness), how to use a TDS and pH meter, where to test water in Kenya, and meter prices from KSh 4,500.
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Water treatmentHow activated carbon cleans water, what it removes (chlorine, taste, odour) and what it does not, carbon block vs granular carbon in FRP vessels, replacement, and carbon cartridge prices from KSh 1,200.
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Water treatmentWhat a micron rating means, which sediment filter size to use for borehole, tank and municipal water, staging coarse to fine, 10" vs 20" and Big Blue housings, and cartridge prices from KSh 350.
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Water treatmentChlorinating drinking water in Kenya: one-off shock disinfection vs continuous dosing, choosing the right chlorine product, free chlorine targets, contact time, testing, and dosing pumps from KSh 23,000.
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Water treatmentThe normal pH range for drinking water (6.5–8.5), why RO water reads slightly acidic, how to test pH with a meter (from KSh 4,500), how to calibrate it, and how to raise or lower pH.
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Water treatmentWhy river and dam water needs treating, the treatment train (settling, filtration, disinfection, RO only if salty), UF and media filters, abstraction permits from WRA, and equipment prices.
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Water treatmentHow to harvest rainwater from your roof, how much water a roof can collect, first-flush diverters, choosing a tank, and treating rainwater with filters and UV so it is safe to drink.
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Water treatmentWhy borehole water turns brown or leaves orange stains, how iron filters work (oxidation then filtration), whether RO or softeners remove iron, and the filter equipment and prices.
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Water treatmentHigh fluoride is common in borehole water in parts of Kenya. Why boiling does not remove it, which filters do (reverse osmosis), how to test for it, and RO purifier prices from KSh 30,000.
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Water treatmentHow a solenoid valve works, normally closed vs normally open, brass vs stainless, how a float switch works in a tank, and current prices (brass solenoid valves from KSh 2,200, float switch KSh 2,630).
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Water treatmentHow bag filters, cartridge filters and disc filters work, the difference between them, how to size a bag filter housing, and current prices (manual disc filter KSh 5,500).
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Water treatmentWhat membrane size codes like 2540, 4040 and 8040 mean, end port vs side port housings, stainless vs FRP, how many membranes per housing, and current housing and membrane prices.
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Water treatmentCurrent prices for RO sediment and carbon cartridges and replacement membranes (home 50G–400G, commercial 4040 and 8040), and how often to change each.
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Water treatmentPick the right home water purifier: under-sink UF for council water, RO for borehole or salty water, what the stages do, filter changes and prices from KSh 17,000.
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Water treatmentWhat an ozone generator does in water bottling and refill plants, how it compares with UV, which size to choose, and H-TECH ozone generator prices from KSh 40,600.
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Water treatmentTreat water for a hotel, restaurant or lodge: drinking and kitchen RO, softeners for laundry and boilers, UV, and how to size the plant from your daily litres.
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Water treatmentWhy RO water can taste flat or slightly acidic, what a mineral (remineralisation) stage does, and how refill businesses keep a taste customers like.
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Water treatmentUnderstand your water test report: TDS, pH, hardness, iron, fluoride, turbidity and bacteria (E. coli), what high results mean, and which treatment fixes each one.
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Water treatmentPlan safe drinking water for schools, colleges and hospitals: daily demand, borehole treatment, RO plant size, softening for kitchens and boilers, and prices.
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Water treatmentHow scale damages RO membranes, what antiscalant does, when borehole water needs it, how it is dosed, and RO stations supplied with antiscalant dosing.
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Water treatmentChemical dosing pumps cost KSh 23,000 to KSh 28,200 in Kenya. What they dose (chlorine, antiscalant, pH), how to size in litres per hour, and setup tips.
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Water treatmentDaily water use per person and per household, and how to use it to size a storage tank, pump and drinking-water purifier for a home in Kenya.
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Water treatmentWhat TDS means, typical good TDS levels for drinking water, how to test with a TDS meter, what high TDS means for borehole water, and TDS and pH meter prices.
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Water treatmentUV vs ozone for water refill stations and bottlers: how each works, what they protect, costs and when to use both. UV sterilizers from KSh 5,000.
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Water treatmentCommercial and industrial RO plants cost KSh 180,000 to KSh 12,000,000 in Kenya. Sizing by litres per hour, pre-treatment, power, running costs and what to ask before buying.
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Water treatmentA simple RO maintenance schedule: when to change sediment and carbon filters, when a membrane needs replacing, the warning signs, and current filter prices in Kenya.
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Water treatmentUV water sterilizers cost KSh 5,000 to KSh 85,000 in Kenya. How UV disinfection works, sizing by flow (GPM), lamp replacement and where to fit it.
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Water treatmentRO vs UF compared: what each removes, which water they suit (borehole vs municipal), running costs, and prices for homes and refilling stations.
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Water treatmentWhich treatment fixes your borehole water: RO for salt and fluoride, iron filters, softeners for hardness, plus UV. Costs and how to test first.
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Water vendingWhat a vending machine distributor does, what you need (capital, a showroom, technicians), how to choose machines for your country, and how to apply as an H-TECH distributor.
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Water vendingWhat a water bottling setup costs in Kenya: RO plant, bottle rinser (KSh 110,000), filling and capping, labelling, and refill stations from KSh 110,000. Which level to start at.
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Water vendingStart a sachet (pouch) water business in Kenya: treatment plant, automatic sachet filling and sealing machine, KEBS certification, NEMA packaging rules, costs and margins.
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Water vendingHow long sealed bottles, opened 20 L refills and storage tanks of purified water stay safe, how to store water properly, and how refill businesses keep water fresh.
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Water vendingNatural mineral water, spring water and purified (RO) drinking water explained: source, minerals, standards and price, and which one a refill business should sell.
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Water vendingBest business investments for passive income in Kenya: water vending, milk ATM, cooking-oil ATM and refill stations, from KSh 35,000. Worked payback examples, what "passive" really means, and how to choose.
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Water vendingTen water business ideas in Kenya: refill shop, water ATM, 3-in-1 refill station, delivery, bottling, borehole water supply, tank cleaning and more, with the equipment each needs from KSh 110,000.
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Water vendingHow much it costs to start a water business in Kenya, what drives profit (water cost, volume, rent), a worked example you can change, and machines from KSh 110,000.
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Water vendingWhat 125, 250, 500 and 1000 LPH mean for a refill shop, how storage covers busy hours, and how to choose a size from your daily sales, with refill machines from KSh 330,000.
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Water vendingPrepare a site for a water vending machine or refill station: floor space, power, water source and pressure, drainage for reject and cleaning, shade and security. Machines from KSh 110,000.
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Water vendingA step-by-step routine for cleaning 20-litre refill bottles: inspection, washing, sanitising, rinsing and capping, plus bottle rinsers and washers from KSh 110,000.
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Water vendingHow UF membranes work, what they remove and do not remove, signs a membrane needs cleaning (low flow, rising pressure), flushing and chemical cleaning, replacement, and UF systems with prices.
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Water vendingCommon water vending machine (water ATM) problems: no water, low flow, high TDS, UV light off, coins or M-Pesa not crediting, leaks and noisy pumps, with safe checks and when to call a technician.
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Water vendingHow a water vending machine (water ATM) treats, stores and dispenses water, what keeps the water safe, and prices in Kenya from KSh 110,000 to KSh 1,030,000.
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Water vendingThe location decides how much a water ATM sells. What to look for (foot traffic, water supply, power, security), the best types of sites, and questions to ask the landlord.
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Water vendingIf your shop is on council water, a UF 3-in-1 station can be cheaper to buy and run than RO. When UF is enough, what it removes and prices from KSh 240,000.
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Water vendingSet a water refill price that covers every cost: work out your cost per litre (rent, power, filters, machine), add a margin and check it against local demand.
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Water vendingKeep a water ATM clean, accurate and earning: daily nozzle and TDS checks, weekly tank and flow checks, monthly UV and filter service, and common faults.
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Water vendingCan a water vending or refill business run on solar? Which parts suit solar (pumps, dispensers, UV), what needs more power (RO), and solar pump prices from KSh 18,230.
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Water vendingTurn a borehole into a water refill business: permits, yield and water tests, pump, storage, RO treatment, refill station, approvals and daily operation.
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Water vendingA line-by-line start-up budget for a water refilling business in Kenya: machine, storage, testing, licences, premises and working capital, using current equipment prices.
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Water vendingDesign a water refill shop that customers trust: layout, counter flow, lighting, branding on the machine, signage, pricing boards and cleanliness tips.
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Water vendingStart a 20-litre drinking water delivery business in Kenya: treatment plant, bottles and washing, approvals, delivery routes and pricing. Plants from KSh 110,000.
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Water vendingCompare water ATM payment options in Kenya: coin-operated, M-Pesa and prepaid tokens or cards: cash handling, customer convenience, cost and security.
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Water vendingWhy every refill shop needs bottle rinsing, how multi-point filling speeds up service, and prices for H-TECH bottle rinsers and refill stations in Kenya.
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Water vendingHow big your raw-water and product-water tanks should be for a refill station, plastic vs stainless steel, hygiene rules, and current tank prices.
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Water vendingThe steps to certify packaged drinking water with KEBS: premises, water testing, application, inspection and the Standardization Mark, plus the equipment you need.
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Water vendingChoose the right RO water vending plant for your refilling business: litres per hour vs daily sales, storage, borehole vs municipal water, and prices.
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Water vendingStart a water refilling station in Kenya: choose the water source, the right RO or UF plant, KEBS and county approvals, equipment prices and daily operations.
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Water vendingWater vending machines (water ATMs) cost KSh 110,000 to KSh 1,030,000 in Kenya. Compare H-TECH dispensers, 3-in-1 refilling stations and RO vending plants.
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Water pumpsThe water conditions tilapia and catfish need (oxygen, temperature, pH, ammonia), how to test them, water exchange and pumps, borehole and dam water for ponds, and the equipment (pH meter from KSh 4,500).
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Water pumpsWhat a borehole costs in Kenya in 2026: hydrogeological survey, WRA and NEMA approvals, drilling per metre, casing, test pumping, pump and water treatment. Solar pumps from KSh 18,230, borehole RO from KSh 330,000.
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Water pumpsPlastic, stainless steel and concrete water tanks compared on cost, hygiene, lifespan and uses (homes, refill shops, dairies, institutions), with plastic tanks from KSh 5,500 and stainless tanks from KSh 7,000.
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Water pumpsFree calculator: compare a petrol or diesel generator pump's fuel and service cost with a solar water pump and see how fast solar pays back. Solar pumps from KSh 18,230.
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Water pumpsFree calculator: work out the generator size in kVA for your home, shop, pump or dairy from running watts, motor starting power, power factor and a spare margin. Generators from KSh 26,100.
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Water pumpsFree calculator: work out total head, flow in m³/h and an estimated motor size (kW and HP) for a water pump from lift, pipe friction, outlet pressure and flow. Pumps from KSh 85,000.
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Water pumpsFree calculator: work out the water tank size you need from people, daily use and days of storage, then compare tank sizes and prices from KSh 5,500.
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Water pumpsWhen rewinding a burnt motor makes sense and when to replace it, why motors burn (overload, single phasing, low voltage, water), how to protect them, and new electric motor prices from KSh 21,000.
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Water pumpsHow a vertical multistage pump builds high pressure, where it is used (RO plants, buildings, boilers, irrigation), single vs three phase, how to choose by flow and head, and CNP pump prices from KSh 85,000.
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Water pumpsWhy showers run weak in Kenyan homes, how a shower booster pump works, 1.5 vs 2.0 bar models, installation rules, and Grundfos booster and circulator pump prices from KSh 52,000.
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Water pumpsFix common water pump faults: pump runs but no water, keeps switching on and off, will not stop, hums without starting, or trips power. Causes, checks and pressure switches and controllers from KSh 4,500.
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Water pumpsHow often to clean a water tank, step-by-step cleaning and disinfection, what not to use, why algae grows in tanks and how to stop it, and water tank prices.
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Water pumpsWhat you need after a borehole is drilled: survey and permit, the right submersible or solar pump, controls and float switches, storage tanks, and water treatment, with equipment prices.
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Water pumpsThe difference between jet pumps, centrifugal (surface) pumps, booster pumps, submersible borehole pumps, petrol pumps and circulator pumps, with the models and prices on our list.
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Water pumpsElectric motor prices in Kenya from KSh 21,000 (2 HP) to KSh 45,000 (10 HP), high speed vs low speed motors, HP to kW, single phase vs three phase, and how to size a motor.
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Water pumpsPlastic water tank prices in Kenya from KSh 5,500 (500 L) to KSh 68,000 (10,000 L), which size you need, tank stand height and water pressure, and how to keep tank water safe.
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Water pumpsSwimming pool pump prices in Kenya from KSh 36,000 to KSh 57,600, pool chlorine, pH plus and minus, stabiliser and test kits, how long to run a pool pump, and the water levels to aim for.
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Water pumpsGenerator prices in Kenya from KSh 26,100 (1 kVA petrol) to KSh 247,950 (diesel with automatic transfer switch), how to size a generator for pumps, chillers and vending machines, and safety.
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Water pumpsHow a booster (pressure) pump works in a house, why you need a pressure tank or pump controller, whether it runs on an inverter, and current prices (controllers from KSh 8,500).
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Water pumpsSolar water pumps cost KSh 18,230 to KSh 38,250 in Kenya. How to size one for irrigation, livestock and homes: head, daily litres, panels and storage tanks.
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Water pumpsPick the right water pump: booster, surface, submersible or multistage. How to work out head and flow, power options, and current pump prices in Kenya.
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PackagingFree calculator: work out the cost of filling a coffee capsule (coffee, capsule, lid, box, overheads), profit per capsule and monthly profit for Kenyan coffee brands. Capsule filling and sealing machines from KSh 1,900,000.
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PackagingFree calculator: work out the cost per bottle, profit and payback for liquid soap, detergents, juice, honey, cooking oil or sauces from product cost per litre, packaging and overheads. Liquid fillers from KSh 95,000.
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PackagingFree calculator: work out cost per pack, profit per pack, monthly profit and equipment payback when repackaging sugar, rice, beans, flour or spices into branded packets. Sealers from KSh 7,000.
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PackagingFree calculator: compare manual and automatic filling, labelling or coding machines by labour saved, extra output and running costs, and see the payback period. Manual filler KSh 95,000, automatic linear filler KSh 1,900,000.
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PackagingFree calculator: work out how many bottles, pouches or cups a filling or packing machine produces per hour, day and month from cycle time, heads and efficiency. Filling machines from KSh 95,000.
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PackagingFree calculator: work out daily and monthly profit and machine payback for a sugarcane juice business from cane cost, cups sold, price per cup and overheads. Sugarcane juicer KSh 90,000.
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PackagingMachines for packing flour, spices and other powders in Kenya, from hand sealers (KSh 7,000) to band sealers with coding and automatic VFFS powder packers, plus KEBS and flour fortification rules.
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PackagingHow a liquid soap business grows from bulk jerrycans to branded bottles, the role of each ingredient, chemical safety, KEBS, and filling machines from KSh 95,000, labelling and induction sealing.
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PackagingThe stainless electric sugarcane juicer price, how the rollers work, setting up a juice stand or cart, hygiene and cleaning, how long fresh juice keeps, and working out daily profit.
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PackagingHow coffee capsule (pod) filling and sealing machines work, automatic vs rotary machines, what a coffee business needs to pack capsules, and prices (KSh 1,900,000 and KSh 3,300,000).
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PackagingWhat a pouch (FFS) packing machine is, how vertical form-fill-seal machines make sachets from a film roll, liquid vs powder machines, and prices from KSh 2,200,000.
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PackagingBag closer (bag stitching) machine prices in Kenya from KSh 50,000, automatic bag stitching lines, manual strappers and tray wrapping machines, and how each one works.
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PackagingFill juice, yoghurt, oil, detergent and water accurately: manual piston fillers, pneumatic fillers and automatic linear fillers compared, with prices.
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PackagingSeal yoghurt, water and juice cups: manual cup sealers, semi-automatic cup filling and sealing machines and automatic lines, with prices and hygiene tips.
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PackagingChoose a labelling machine by output: manual labellers for small batches, semi-automatic for growing plants and automatic round-bottle labellers for lines. Prices and label tips.
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PackagingPrint batch numbers and manufacturing and expiry dates on bottles, bags and cartons: manual stamps, roller coders, semi-automatic coders and inkjet printers, with prices.
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PackagingInduction sealers seal foil liners inside bottle caps; heat sealers close bags and pouches. Which one fits your product, output and budget, with current prices.
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PackagingPlan a bottled water plant: water source and treatment, bottle washing, filling and capping, sealing, coding and labelling, KEBS certification and plant layout.
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RO systemsTreat borehole or municipal water for a whole apartment block: filtration, softeners, UV, RO for drinking water, tank hygiene, and prepaid water. Systems from KSh 13,000.
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RO systemsWater treatment for Ethiopia: high-fluoride Rift Valley groundwater, salty boreholes, RO plants from KSh 290,000, water vending and refill stations, and how H-TECH exports from Kenya.
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RO systemsSkills, training and tools you need to install and service RO plants, water vending machines, softeners and UV systems in Kenya, and how H-TECH certified technician training works.
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RO systemsWhy borehole water tastes salty, how reverse osmosis removes salt, brackish vs sea water desalination, pre-treatment, reject water and plant sizes from KSh 290,000.
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RO systemsTDS meters, pH meters, chlorine and pool test kits: what each measures, what it cannot detect, prices from KSh 4,500, and when you need a lab test.
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RO systemsDistilled vs reverse osmosis water: purity, energy cost, uses (batteries, labs, steam irons, drinking) and whether a distilled water business makes sense in Kenya.
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RO systemsWhat alkaline water is, what science says about the health claims, ionisers vs mineral cartridges, and how to sell mineral-enhanced purified water legally in Kenya.
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RO systemsIs RO water healthy? What RO removes, the minerals question, taste, pH, and how good RO systems add minerals back. Honest answers for Kenyan homes and water businesses.
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RO systemsA water dispenser only cools or heats bottled water; a purifier cleans your tap or borehole water. Compare cost per litre, convenience and safety. Purifiers from KSh 17,000.
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RO systemsBoiling, chlorine, filters, UV, UF and reverse osmosis compared for Kenyan homes and businesses: what each removes, cost, and how to choose. Systems from KSh 5,000.
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RO systemsTen checks before hiring a water treatment company in Kenya: water test first, written design, real local support, spare parts, warranty and after-sales. Systems from KSh 17,000.
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RO systemsWhy RO plants produce reject (concentrate) water, how much to expect, safe uses (flushing, cleaning, some irrigation), what to avoid, and how to reduce reject. RO plants from KSh 290,000.
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RO systemsFree calculator: work out the cost of producing a bottle of water (packaging, water, overheads), profit per bottle, monthly profit and equipment payback. RO and packaging equipment from KSh 25,000.
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RO systemsFree calculator: work out the cost of producing RO water per litre and per 20 litres from electricity, filters, membranes, labour and rent, so you can set a price that leaves profit.
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RO systemsFree calculator: size an RO plant in litres per hour from your daily water need and running hours, and work out feed water and reject volumes. RO plants from KSh 290,000.
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PasteurizersHow boarding schools, colleges and hospitals can buy, store and serve safe milk: pasteurized supply vs on-site pasteurizing, chillers from KSh 280,000, hygiene, and cost per child.
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PasteurizersStart a goat milk business in Kenya: dairy goat breeds, milk yields, hygiene, pasteurization and chilling (pasteurizers from KSh 140,000), packaging, KEBS/KDB rules and where goat milk sells.
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PasteurizersEvery machine in a small milk processing line, from collection to sale: cans, lactometer, chiller, pasteurizer, cream separator, milk ATM. What each does and prices from KSh 500.
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PasteurizersUHT long-life milk vs fresh pasteurized milk: temperatures, shelf life, taste, nutrition and price, and why fresh milk ATMs sell pasteurized milk in Kenya.
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PasteurizersWhat homogenized milk is, how a milk homogenizer works, homogenized vs pasteurized milk, and whether a small Kenyan dairy or milk ATM business needs one.
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PasteurizersThe cheese-making process step by step (pasteurise, culture, rennet, cut, drain, press, salt, age), equipment, approvals and selling, with milk pasteurisers from KSh 140,000.
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PasteurizersHow a cream separator works, what you can make from cream (butter, ghee) and skim milk, how ghee is made step by step, and the H-TECH 500 LPH electric cream separator price.
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PasteurizersMala step by step for a small dairy: heating, cooling, culture, fermenting time, packing and cold storage, how mala differs from yoghurt, approvals, and pasteurizer prices from KSh 140,000.
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PasteurizersWork out yoghurt business profit and break-even from your own milk price, packaging costs and selling price, plus the equipment you need and its cost.
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PasteurizersHow milk pasteurization works, the standard time and temperature combinations, how long a batch takes, and batch pasteurizer prices in Kenya from KSh 140,000.
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PasteurizersA step-by-step cleaning routine for pasteurizers, chillers, milk ATMs and cans: rinse, alkaline wash, acid rinse, sanitise, and how often to do each.
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PasteurizersStart a milk bar in Kenya: location, KDB licence, the equipment list (pasteurizer from KSh 140,000, chiller, display fridge, milk ATM) and a simple menu that sells.
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PasteurizersEquipment list for a mini dairy in Kenya: milk cans, chiller, pasteurizer, cream separator and packaging, with current prices, layout tips and KDB/KEBS licences.
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PasteurizersStart a yoghurt business in Kenya: the process, equipment (pasteurizer, incubation, cooling, packaging), current pasteurizer prices, KDB and KEBS requirements.
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PasteurizersMilk pasteurizers cost KSh 140,000 to KSh 320,000 in Kenya. Batch vs HTST, how to size by daily litres, electric or gas heating, and what to check before buying.
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Milk chillersStart a milk collection (cooling) centre: location, Kenya Dairy Board licence, milk testing, chillers from KSh 280,000, milk cans, record keeping and how margins work.
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Milk chillersMilk chiller prices in Kenya from KSh 280,000 (100 L) to KSh 800,000 (1,000 L), what affects price, running cost and how to choose the right size.
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Milk chillersPractical ways to keep milk from going sour without a fridge: clean handling, boiling, cool water and charcoal coolers, fermenting into mala, and when a farm needs a milk chiller.
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Milk chillersHow a cold room works, what drives cold room cost in Kenya, and when a milk chiller (from KSh 280,000) or a display fridge (from KSh 32,000) does the job for less.
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Milk chillersPractical ways to lower milk chiller power use: placement and ventilation, clean condensers, lids and insulation, loading habits, right-sizing and backup power, with chillers from KSh 280,000.
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Milk chillersMilk sours because bacteria multiply in warm milk. The main causes (slow cooling, dirty equipment, mixing old and new milk) and practical fixes, with milk chillers from KSh 280,000.
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Milk chillersFree calculator: work out a milk collection centre's monthly profit, break-even litres per day and chiller payback from collection volume, buying and selling prices, spoilage and running costs. Milk chillers from KSh 280,000.
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Milk chillersHow to keep milk fresh in transport: cooling soon after milking, stainless cans vs tankers, collection routes, cleaning, Kenya Dairy Board rules, and prices for milk cans, cooling tanks and a milk tanker from KSh 8,500.
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Milk chillersHow a lactometer works, how to read it and correct for temperature, how to check milk for added water at home, and the alcohol and clot-on-boiling tests used at milk collection. Lactometer KSh 500.
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Milk chillersHow much is a milking machine in Kenya? The double cow milking machine is KSh 75,000. How milking machines work (vacuum, pulsator, teat cups), how long milking takes, and how to clean the machine.
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Milk chillersKeep a milk cooling tank clean and cold: cleaning after every collection, daily temperature checks, condenser and agitator care, and warning signs to act on.
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Milk chillersHow dairy cooperatives and collection centres choose a milk chiller: sizing from morning and evening deliveries, power, site and hygiene. Chillers from KSh 280,000 to KSh 800,000.
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Milk chillersMilk cans cost KSh 8,500 to KSh 24,000 in Kenya. Choose 20, 50 or 100 litre stainless cans, clean them properly and keep milk quality from farm to cooler.
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Milk chillersSize a milk cooling tank (milk chiller) for your farm or cooperative, with H-TECH prices from KSh 280,000 to KSh 800,000, power tips and care.
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Milk ATMsPractical youth group business ideas in Kenya: water refill stations, milk ATMs, cooking oil ATMs, repackaging and more, with start-up costs from KSh 35,000, funding options and how to run them.
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Milk ATMsHow to choose a milk ATM manufacturer in Kenya: workshop visit, stainless grade, cooling, accuracy, payment system, warranty and spares. H-TECH milk ATMs from KSh 100,000, made in Ruiru.
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Milk ATMsWhat makes a good milk ATM location in Kenya: foot traffic, nearby homes, power, water and hygiene, security and rent, plus a site checklist and milk ATMs from KSh 95,000.
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Milk ATMsCommon milk ATM problems: not cooling, wrong amounts, not dispensing, leaks, bad smells and payment faults, with safe checks, cleaning tips and when to call a technician.
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Milk ATMsHow a milk ATM (milk vending machine) keeps milk cold, measures each sale and takes payment, what is inside it, and what it costs in Kenya (KSh 95,000 to KSh 330,000).
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Milk ATMsCalculate milk ATM profit, payback and break-even litres per day from your own buying price, selling price and costs. Machines from KSh 95,000 to KSh 330,000.
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Milk ATMsStep-by-step cleaning for milk ATMs: daily tank, tap and nozzle cleaning, weekly deep clean, temperature checks and records that keep inspectors and customers happy.
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Milk ATMsCompare a milk ATM (from KSh 95,000) with selling packaged milk: margin, customers, spoilage, licences and daily work, to choose the right dairy retail business.
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Milk ATMsStep-by-step guide to starting a milk ATM business in Kenya: location, KDB licence, milk supply, machine choice (KSh 95,000 to KSh 330,000) and daily hygiene.
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Milk ATMsMilk ATM machines cost KSh 95,000 to KSh 330,000 in Kenya. See prices for 50 L to 400 L H-TECH machines, what drives the cost, and the running costs to budget for.
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Stainless fabricationTIG welding stainless steel for food equipment: argon gas, tungsten choice, ER308L/316L filler, heat control, back purging, avoiding contamination and cleaning heat tint. Stainless sheet and rod from KSh 1,320.
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Stainless fabricationStart a peanut butter business: sorting nuts, roasting, grinding, aflatoxin control, KEBS, jar filling and sealing (paste filler from KSh 95,000), costing a jar and selling.
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Stainless fabricationProcess and pack honey for sale in Kenya: extraction, straining, settling, moisture, bottling, labelling and induction sealing, KEBS certification and the machines to start with (filling machine from KSh 95,000).
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Stainless fabricationCommercial stainless steel sink prices in Kenya: double sink with table KSh 68,000, what changes the price (grade 201 vs 304, gauge, bowls, drainboards), and custom sizes for kitchens, dairies and labs.
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Stainless fabricationWhat drives the cost of stainless steel fabrication (grade, thickness, design, welding, finish), ready-made tables, sinks and tanks with prices, and how to get an accurate quote for custom work.
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Stainless fabricationCompare stainless steel grades 201, 304 and 316 for kitchens, dairy and water equipment: corrosion resistance, cost and where each grade should be used.
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Stainless fabricationStainless steel commercial kitchen equipment for hotels, schools and restaurants in Kenya: burners, sinks, work tables, from KSh 20,000. Custom fabrication available.
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Water softenersWhy hard and salty water leaves spots on cars and makes laundry stiff, and how water softeners (from KSh 60,400) and RO rinse water fix it, with sizing tips.
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Water softenersFree calculator: work out how much resin a softener needs and how much salt it uses per regeneration and per month, from your water hardness and daily use. Softeners from KSh 60,400.
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Water softenersHow a water softener works and regenerates, how to size it by flow (T/H) and hardness, what "0844" or "1465" means, salt use, and H-TECH softener prices from KSh 60,400 to KSh 1,458,000.
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Water softenersThe signs of hard water in Kenyan homes and businesses, whether it is safe to drink, what it does to geysers, showers, boilers and laundry, how to test it, and softener and RO fixes.
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Water softenersWhy boilers need treated water, how scale and corrosion damage them, softeners (from KSh 60,400), RO, chemical dosing, blowdown and the meters that keep feed water in check.
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Water softenersWhat a brine tank does in a water softener, which size to choose, which salt to use, how often to refill, and brine tank prices in Kenya.
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Water softenersSigns of hard water, how a water softener works, how to size it by flow and hardness, and H-TECH softener prices in Kenya from KSh 60,400.
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Cooking oil ATMsCooking oil averaged about KSh 358 per litre in July 2026 (KNBS). What drives the price, how to work out cost per litre from a 20 L jerrican, and how oil ATMs from KSh 35,000 sell small amounts profitably.
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Cooking oil ATMsStep-by-step guide to the H-TECH keypad controller: make a sale, view sales, change the price per litre, calibrate the measure, button functions, cleaning and troubleshooting.
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Cooking oil ATMsWork out cooking oil ATM profit, payback and break-even litres from your own buying price, selling price and costs. Machines from KSh 35,000 to KSh 105,000.
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Cooking oil ATMsHow a cooking oil (salad oil) ATM measures and dispenses oil, why it has warmers, how it is calibrated and how it records sales. Prices from KSh 35,000.
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Cooking oil ATMsCompare cooking oil ATMs (KSh 35,000–KSh 105,000) and milk ATMs (KSh 95,000–KSh 330,000): start-up cost, licences, spoilage, daily work and where each business works best.
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Cooking oil ATMsKeep a cooking oil ATM accurate and clean: daily and weekly routine, calibrating the dispensed volume, and fixing slow flow, drips and coin problems.
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Cooking oil ATMsCooking oil ATMs cost KSh 35,000 to KSh 105,000 in Kenya. How the business works, which machine to choose, where to place it and how to work out your margin.
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Commercial kitchen equipmentHow a safe commercial LPG installation is set up: cylinders outside in a ventilated cage, regulators for low- and high-pressure burners, fixed pipework, shut-off valves, leak testing and daily checks. Gas cookers from KSh 38,000.
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Commercial kitchen equipmentPlan a restaurant, hotel or institutional kitchen: workflow from delivery to washing, the main layout types, zones, aisle widths, ventilation, drainage and the equipment for each zone (work tables from KSh 20,000).
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Commercial kitchen equipmentWhat a school or institutional kitchen needs to feed hundreds of pupils safely: high-capacity gas cookers (from KSh 40,000), stainless prep tables, washing, serving, safe drinking water and hygiene.
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Commercial kitchen equipmentStainless steel work table prices on H-TECH’s listings from KSh 20,000: standard 2 × 4 ft tables with and without an undershelf, double sink tables, 201 vs 304 steel, thickness and custom sizes.
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Commercial kitchen equipmentHow much it costs to start a small restaurant in Kenya, the steps from location to opening, licences, the kitchen equipment list with prices (gas cookers from KSh 38,000), staffing and how to price your menu.
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Commercial kitchen equipmentHow to get a food handlers medical certificate in Kenya, how often to renew it, and the full licence checklist for restaurants, milk bars and food producers: county permit, health, fire, KEBS and more.
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Stainless steelCommercial gas cooker prices in Kenya from KSh 38,000: 4 and 6 burner models, low vs high pressure burners, stainless construction, gas safety and choosing the right size.
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Stainless steelStainless steel tank prices in Kenya from KSh 7,000: food-grade uses, 304 vs 316, ready-made vs custom-fabricated tanks, and what affects the price.
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Stainless steelFree calculator: work out the weight of a stainless steel sheet in kg from length, width and thickness, and the cost at a price per kg. Stainless sheets from KSh 5,500.
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Stainless steelGastronorm (GN) food pan sizes in mm, depths of 65, 100 and 150 mm, current prices from KSh 1,300, how many servings per pan, and stainless castor wheels for trolleys and tables.
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Stainless steelStainless steel round pipe and square tube prices in Kenya from KSh 1,900, grade 304 round bars from KSh 1,120, sizes from 12 mm to 51 mm, and how to cut, bend and weld stainless tube.
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Stainless steelStainless steel sheet prices in Kenya from KSh 5,500 to KSh 33,500: grade 201 and grade 304 sheets from 0.5 mm to 3 mm, which grade and thickness to use, and how to cut and bend stainless sheet.
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FRP tanks & filtersBlack stains and a metallic taste (manganese) or high nitrate near farms and pit latrines: health guideline values, how to test, and treatment with oxidation filters, ion exchange and RO (RO from KSh 290,000).
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FRP tanks & filtersStop clogged drippers: sand, disc and media filters, iron removal, salty water and RO for hydroponics. FRP filter tanks from KSh 24,000, bag filter housings from KSh 60,000.
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FRP tanks & filtersFilter and softener control valves explained: manual vs automatic, timer vs meter, how to pick by vessel size and flow, with prices from KSh 2,450.
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FRP tanks & filtersFRP pressure tank sizes decoded (e.g. 844 = 8" × 44"), which size for your flow, what media to use (sand, carbon, resin), and FRP prices in Kenya from KSh 9,200.
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Milk ATM machinesA milk ATM business plan you can copy: summary, location, milk supply, machine choice (from KSh 95,000), start-up costs, pricing, daily litres and profit, licences, marketing and risks.
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Milk ATM machinesWhich Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) licence you need to sell, transport or process milk, the documents and premises requirements, inspection, renewal, and the equipment that helps you pass. Milk ATMs from KSh 95,000.
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Milk ATM machinesHow asset finance works in Kenya, what banks and SACCOs ask for, a worked monthly repayment example, and how to check a machine pays its own instalment. Machines from KSh 35,000.
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Display fridgesWork out a display fridge's electricity use and monthly cost from its rating plate, why the compressor does not run all the time, ways to cut power use, and ex-UK display fridges from KSh 32,000.
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Display fridgesCompare ex-UK and new commercial display fridges in Kenya: price, build quality, power use, warranty and what to check before buying. Ex-UK from KSh 32,000.
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Display fridgesCommercial display fridges cost KSh 32,000 to KSh 78,000 in Kenya. Choose the right size for a kiosk, minimart or supermarket, and cut power costs.
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Packaging linesThe information bottled water labels in Kenya typically carry (product name, volume, producer, batch, dates, KEBS mark), confirming requirements with KEBS, and labelling and coding machines from KSh 25,000.
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Packaging linesWhich water bottle sizes sell to which customers (500 ml to 20 L), refill vs sealed packs, what each size needs in equipment, and fillers, sealers and 20 L lines from KSh 95,000.
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Prepaid waterFree calculator: compare your monthly water bill with what tenants pay through prepaid meters, and see how long the meters take to pay for themselves.
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Prepaid waterHow H-TECH prepaid water meters work: M-Pesa payment, keypad tokens, automatic valve shut-off, GSM monitoring and a dashboard for landlords and estates.
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Water vending machinesA complete water refilling business plan: summary, market, location, equipment (refill stations from KSh 110,000), costs, pricing, monthly profit example, licences, marketing and risks.
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Packaging machinesStart a repackaging business in Kenya: which products to pack (flour, sugar, rice, spices, liquid soap, juice), machines from KSh 7,000 to automatic lines, KEBS, labelling and costing.
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Industrial packagingHow heat sealers close plastic and foil bags, hand vs foot vs continuous band sealers, settings for good seals, which bags seal, adding batch codes, and prices from KSh 17,000.
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FRP media filtersWhat backwashing does, when to backwash (pressure rise or schedule), step-by-step multiport valve positions, rinse, how often to replace media, and FRP filter vessel prices from KSh 9,200.
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