Why Start a Borehole Drilling & Water Selling Business in Kenya?
Kenya's water scarcity challenges create massive demand for borehole drilling and water selling services. With unreliable municipal water supply in many areas, households, estates, and businesses are investing in boreholes and purchasing water from vendors. This essential service offers stable, recurring revenue with opportunities in borehole drilling, pump installations, water purification, and water delivery services.
Key Advantages:
- ✅ Essential Service: Water is a basic need with constant demand
- ✅ Multiple Revenue Streams: Drilling, pump sales, water selling, maintenance
- ✅ Recurring Income: Monthly water sales and maintenance contracts
- ✅ High-Value Projects: Borehole drilling commands premium prices
- ✅ Growing Market: Increasing water scarcity drives demand
- ✅ Scalable Business: Add delivery vehicles, drilling rigs, purification systems
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💰 Investment & Profit Potential
Initial Investment Breakdown:
- Starter Package: KES 250K - 500K (Basic water selling setup)
- Professional Package: KES 700K - 1.5M (Solar pumps & purification)
- Premium Package: KES 2M - 4M+ (Full drilling & water company)
Revenue Potential:
- Borehole Drilling: KES 50,000-200,000 per project
- Water Selling: KES 50-200 per jerrycan (20L)
- Water Delivery: KES 2,000-5,000 per tanker
- Pump Installations: KES 30,000-150,000 per installation
- Maintenance Contracts: KES 10,000-50,000/month per client
💡 Drilling 5 boreholes/month at KES 100K average = KES 500K + water sales revenue!
📊 Operating Costs
Monthly Operating Expenses:
- Equipment Maintenance: KES 10,000 - 40,000 (pumps, drilling tools)
- Fuel & Transport: KES 15,000 - 60,000 (delivery, site visits)
- Electricity: KES 5,000 - 20,000 (pumping, purification)
- Staff Salaries: KES 30,000 - 150,000 (technicians, drivers)
- Water Treatment Supplies: KES 5,000 - 20,000
- Licenses & Permits: KES 5,000 - 15,000
- Miscellaneous: KES 10,000 - 30,000
💰 Total Monthly Costs: KES 80K - 335K | Net Profit: KES 100K - 1.5M+
🧮 Calculate Your Potential Returns
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🛠️ Complete Water Business Setup
Everything You Need to Start:
- 💧 Submersible Pumps: Solar, electric, and gasoline pumps for water extraction
- 🔬 Water Purification: RO systems, mineral purifiers for clean water
- 💧 Water Storage: Large tanks for water selling operations
- ⚡ Power Solutions: Generators, UPS for 24/7 operations
- 💰 POS Systems: For water sales tracking and payments
- 🔒 Security Systems: CCTV cameras, GPS tracking for equipment
- 🚗 Delivery Vehicles: For water distribution services
- 🔐 Cash Management: Fireproof safes for business funds
📦 Choose Your Package
Starter Package
- ✅ Submersible Pumps
- ✅ Basic Water Purifier
- ✅ POS System
- ✅ Security Essentials
- ✅ Cash Safe
- ✅ Setup & Training
Professional Package
- ✅ Complete Pump System
- ✅ Advanced Water Purification
- ✅ Water Storage
- ✅ Power Backup
- ✅ Complete POS Setup
- ✅ Enhanced Security
- ✅ Full Setup & Training
Premium Package
- ✅ Complete Pump Arsenal
- ✅ Industrial Water Purification
- ✅ Large Water Storage
- ✅ Reliable Power System
- ✅ Advanced POS Network
- ✅ Maximum Security
- ✅ Premium Setup & Support
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