A water kiosk that takes M-Pesa and counts every litre.
The Hydrolink ATM sits at your water point. Customers pay by M-Pesa, get a token by SMS and draw water from 2, 3 or 4 taps. You see every sale and every litre on your dashboard, and nobody handles cash at the tap.
- Delivery
- 1 to 2 weeks
- Warranty
- 12 months
- Mobile network
- Works on a 2G signal
What happens when someone buys water
Here is a real one: a customer paid KES 3 and received a token for 12 litres.
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They pay by M-Pesa.
Lipa na M-Pesa, Paybill 4320885. The account number is the number printed on your ATM. Any amount works.
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A token arrives by SMS.
The message shows the litres they paid for, the amount and the time.
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They key the token in.
The ATM has a keypad and a display that shows their balance.
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They choose a tap.
Each tap works on its own, so a 3-tap unit can serve three people at once. One token can be used for more than one fill until its credit runs out.
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You see it on your dashboard.
The ATM sends every session to the platform: which tap, how many litres and when.
What you see
One dashboard for your ATMs. Filter by site, device, tap, status or date, and export to PDF or Excel. Every purchase has a receipt you can download. These screenshots come from our own ATMs, with names, tokens and phone numbers hidden.
Behind these screenshots: 3 ATMs at 3 sites, 772 water tokens sold and 30,010 litres dispensed, up to 26 September 2026.
Choose a model
Pick by how many people you serve at busy times. Each tap works on its own. Every model takes M-Pesa payments, meters the flow and reports over the mobile network. Cash prices in KES, excluding VAT.
| Model | Suits | What it adds | Excl. VAT | Incl. 16% VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite 2 Tap 2 taps | Small community water points |
|
KES 87,651 | KES 101,675.16 |
| ST 3 Tap 3 taps | Mid-sized water points |
|
KES 103,008 | KES 119,489.28 |
| PRO 4 Tap 4 taps | High-traffic kiosks |
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KES 120,821 | KES 140,152.36 |
What you would keep
Use your own numbers. The service fee for the platform is already taken off, so you can see what is left to pay the hardware back.
- Water sold
- litres
- Sales at your price
- Hydrolink service fee
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- Your running costs
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At these numbers, sales don't cover the service fee and your costs. Try a higher price or more customers.
- An illustration to help you plan. It is not a forecast and not a promise of earnings. The starting numbers are examples, so use your own.
- Assumes 30 selling days a month, and that customers pay by M-Pesa (Lipa Na M-Pesa, C2B). Safaricom's own transaction charges apply as Safaricom publishes them and are not deducted here.
- Hardware prices are the cash prices on this page with 16% VAT added, so the payback reflects what you pay. If VAT doesn't apply to your purchase, your payback will be shorter. Your own running costs are left out unless you enter them.
- The service fee is the one in section 4 of our Terms of Service, and it carries no VAT.
Before you buy
The practical questions, answered plainly.
Does it need mobile coverage?
Yes. The ATM reports over the mobile network, and a 2G signal is enough, so it works where 4G does not reach. With no mobile coverage at the site it cannot report.
How long until it is running?
Installation typically takes 1 to 2 weeks from order to a live system: site assessment, installation and commissioning are included.
What if the mains power is unreliable?
Add the solar bundle. A solar panel, charge controller and battery keep the ATM serving customers through power cuts and after dark. The contents and price are in the bundle above.
Are there ongoing costs after I buy?
Yes. The platform runs on a service fee worked out per litre dispensed. It covers hosting, remote monitoring, M-Pesa reconciliation, SMS alerts and support. The rates are in our Terms of Service, and the calculator above shows what you keep after the fee.
What does the warranty cover?
Hydrolink hardware is warranted against manufacturing defects for 12 months from the date of installation. It does not cover damage caused by misuse, power surges, flooding or unauthorised tampering.
Tell us about your water point.
Say where it is, how many people it serves at busy times and whether the power is reliable. We reply within 24 hours with a recommendation and a quote.
- Phone
- +254 728 315 752
- info@hydrolinkafrica.com
- Office
- Westlands Commercial Center, Nairobi, Westlands
- Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday: Closed