Water tank prices in Kenya: Water supply in Kenya is characterized by low levels of access especially in urban slums and in rural areas. It is also depicted as poor service quality in the form of intermittent water supply.
These and so many other reasons have prompted citizens to turn to water tanks. The latter have proven to be more reliable than piped water and other sources.
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Types of water tanks in Kenya
Water tanks in Kenya come in different materials, shapes, sizes, and applications. However, as of now the most popular water tanks in Kenya are the ones made from plastic. Plastic tanks are popular in Kenya because they are durable, affordable, and easy to install.
There are three main shapes of plastic water tanks in Kenya. These are; rectangular, cylindrical horizontal, and cylindrical vertical tanks. The latter is the most popular and its size ranges from 100 litres up to 24, 000 litres. The rectangular and cylindrical horizontal tanks are the less popular, and their sizes range from 250 litres to 2500 litres.
To narrow down our list, we will put more emphasis on the prices of the cylindrical vertical tanks (also known as the standard cylindrical tanks). But, just to mention, the prices of the rectangular and cylindrical horizontal tanks range from about Ksh. 6,285 to Ksh. 16,245, and from Ksh 2,300 to Ksh. 319,480 respectively.
Standard cylindrical water tank prices in Kenya
Capacity (in Liters) |
Price (in Ksh) |
| 100-500 | 2,300- 7,000 |
| 500-1000 | 8,000- 12,000 |
| 1000-1500 | 12,000- 16, 000 |
| 1500-2000 | 16000- 20,500 |
| 2000-3000 | 20,500-27,600 |
| 3000-4000 | 27,600-42,550 |
| 4000-5000 | 42,500-51,800 |
| 6000 | 59,900 |
| 8000 | 83,200 |
| 10000 | 105,500 |
| 16000 | 214,500 |
| 20000 | 294,800 |
| 24000 | 319,500 |
The information about water tank prices in Kenya is sourced from Nairobi-based manufacturing companies’ websites. That means the prices may vary when buying from a distributor, an outlet or a retailer. The prices might also vary depending on where you are buying from.
