Irrigation Company In Meru

The premier irrigation company in Meru started long before it set up shop in the region. In 2017, two Kenyan agri-prenuers came together to establish an irrigation systems firm to serve small to medium scale commercial farmers in Kenya. This was by providing tailored professional irrigation systems set up solutions that were within these farmers’ budgets. At the same time, improving the clients’ overall yield, and income from farming. The motivation to focus on this niche was because of the presence of large international irrigation service providers. Their clientele were the large ornamental, cereal and vegetable growers. Smaller growers had to fend for themselves because they were never a priority for these large corporates.

The other objective was to do further by offering expert irrigation, greenhouse, water pumps, and dam lining expertise to these small scale to medium scale commercial farmers, who had no professional entity to consult for such. This was through physical site visits to carry out assessments, provide advice, and carry out irrigation project reviews afterwards. And so, Grekkon Limited – Irrigation Hub was born

It was headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and in February 2021, Grekkon Limited opened Meru irrigation hub in Riverbank area of Meru town.

The irrigation company in Meru serves farmers in; Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Laikipia, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties.

Innovation

Grekkon Limited is the first irrigation systems company in eastern Africa to introduce the rain hose irrigation system. This new product solved many irrigation challenges for commercial vegetable and corn farmers. The company is the market leader in research and commercialization of natural solar dryers. Each unit designed to meet the product or market drying requirements. Today, Grekkon Limited is the largest supplier of natural solar dryers in Isiolo, Embu, Laikipia, Marsabit, Meru, and Tharaka- Nithi regions.

Team

Grekkon Limited’s resounding success is largely due to its team of field professionals in Nyahururu. They provide engineering, commercial, and technical services. In a first in the market, the company organizes ‘training days’ in various regions of the counties. Here, where growers come to learn of new and existing technologies. This knowledge sharing module has proved effective in addressing basic irrigation challenges that farmers go through. It has created trust in the company’s expertise.

Irrigation Company In Meru

The Future

There is a growing number of medium scale farmers living in the cities, but farming in the upcountry.  The need to create a web-based irrigation monitoring system is more pronounced than ever. Grekkon Limited’s IT team is developing a gadget responsive tool. It will enable farmers to irrigate and fertilise (through fertigation) their farms remotely. It also woks s a moisture monitoring tool to alert growers when crop moisture levels fall below normal levels.

Irrigation company in Kisumu

Before Grekkon Limited started opened an office as an irrigation company in Kisumu, it was already selling in that market. In 2017, two Kenyan agri-prenuers came together to establish an irrigation systems firm to serve small to medium scale commercial farmers in Kenya. This was by providing tailored professional irrigation systems set up solutions that were within these farmers’ budgets. At the same time, improving the clients’ overall yield, and income from farming. The motivation to focus on this niche was because of the presence of large international irrigation service providers. Their clientele were the large ornamental, cereal and vegetable growers. Smaller growers had to fend for themselves because they were never a priority for these large corporates.

The other objective was to do further by offering expert irrigation, greenhouse, water pumps, and dam lining expertise to these small scale to medium scale commercial farmers, who had no professional entity to consult for such. This was through physical site visits to carry out assessments, provide advice, and carry out irrigation project reviews afterwards. And so, Grekkon Limited – Irrigation Hub was born.

It was headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and in February 2021, Grekkon Limited opened Kisumu irrigation hub along Kakamega in Kondele area of Kisumu city.

The irrigation company in Kisumu serves farmers in; Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Homa-bay, Kericho, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Busia.

 

Innovation

Grekkon Limited is the first irrigation systems company in eastern Africa to introduce the rain hose irrigation system. This new product solved many irrigation challenges for commercial vegetable and corn farmers. The company is the market leader in research and commercialization of natural solar dryers. Each unit designed to meet the product or market drying requirements. Today, Grekkon Limited is the largest supplier of natural solar dryers in Nyanza region, and western Kenya.

Team

Grekkon Limited’s resounding success is largely due to its team of field professionals in Nyahururu. They provide engineering, commercial, and technical services. In a first in the market, the company organizes ‘training days’ in various regions of the counties. Here, where growers come to learn of new and existing technologies. This knowledge sharing module has proved effective in addressing basic irrigation challenges that farmers go through. It has created trust in the company’s expertise.

 

Irrigation Company In Kisumu

The Future

There is a growing number of medium scale farmers living in the cities, but farming in the upcountry.  The need to create a web-based irrigation monitoring system is more pronounced than ever. Grekkon Limited’s IT team is developing a gadget responsive tool. It will enable farmers to irrigate and fertilise (through fertigation) their farms remotely. It also woks s a moisture monitoring tool to alert growers when crop moisture levels fall below normal levels.

Irrigation company in Nyahururu

The story of an irrigation company in Nyahururu goes like this….In 2017, two Kenyan agri-prenuers came together to establish an irrigation systems firm to serve small to medium scale commercial farmers in Kenya. This was by providing tailored professional irrigation systems set up solutions that were within these farmers’ budgets. At the same time, improving the clients’ overall yield, and income from farming. The motivation to focus on this niche was because of the presence of large international irrigation service providers. Their clientele were the large ornamental, cereal and vegetable growers. Smaller growers had to fend for themselves because they were never a priority for these large corporates.

The other objective was to do further by offering expert irrigation, greenhouse, water pumps, and dam lining expertise to these small scale to medium scale commercial farmers, who had no professional entity to consult for such. This was through physical site visits to carry out assessments, provide advice, and carry out irrigation project reviews afterwards. And so, Grekkon Limited – Irrigation Hub was born. It was headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and in August 2020, Grekkon Limited opened Nyahururu irrigation hub in Nyahururu town.

The irrigation company in Nyahururu serves farmers in; Nyandarua, Nakuru, Laikipia, and Samburu counties. It is located along the Olkalau- Nyahururu road.

Innovation

Grekkon Limited is the first irrigation systems company in eastern Africa to introduce the rain hose irrigation system. This new product solved many irrigation challenges for commercial vegetable and corn farmers. The company is the market leader in research and commercialization of natural solar dryers. Each unit designed to meet the product or market drying requirements. Today, Grekkon Limited is the largest supplier of natural solar dryers in Northern Kenya, Nakuru, Laikipia and Samburu regions.

Team

Grekkon Limited’s resounding success is largely due to its team of field professionals in Nyahururu. They provide engineering, commercial, and technical services. In a first in the market, the company organizes ‘training days’ in various regions of the counties. Here, where growers come to learn of new and existing technologies. This knowledge sharing module has proved effective in addressing basic irrigation challenges that farmers go through. It has created trust in the company’s expertise.

Irrigation Company in Nyahururu

The Future

There is a growing number of medium scale farmers living in the cities, but farming in the upcountry.  The need to create a web-based irrigation monitoring system is more pronounced than ever. Grekkon Limited’s IT team is developing a gadget responsive tool. It will enable farmers to irrigate and fertilise (through fertigation) their farms remotely. It also woks s a moisture monitoring tool to alert growers when crop moisture levels fall below normal levels.

Irrigation Company in Mombasa

In commemoration of our 5 years of serving farmers, Grekkon Limited has a new irrigation company in Mombasa. Grekkon Limited – Irrigation Hub, Mombasa opened it’s doors on the 7th of February 2022. This is 5 years after the first office started operations from Nairobi. Grekkon Limited – Irrigation Hub, Mombasa is located along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, opposite the Mombasa Pentecostal Church.

Irrigation Company in Mombasa

Products

1. Irrigation systems

1.1. Drip irrigation

• double emitter pre-perforated drip tapes for vegetables
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  tomato drip irrigation

   

• button drip irrigation systems for orchards, and forestry
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  button drip system on avocado

1.2. Sprinkler systems

• • rain gun sprinklers to irrigate large diameters
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    flange type rain gun sprinkler

     

  • impact sprinklers for small to medium scale farms
    

    plastic impact sprinklers

  • pop up sprinklers for lwans
    

     lawn pop up sprinkler

  • butterfly sprinklers for small gardens and lawns

 

• meganet sprinklers

 

• micro sprinklers for lawns and orchards
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  micro sprinkler

1.3. Rain hose kits. These are pre-perforated pipes through nano technology that provide overhead irrigation

Every irrigation system comprises of a main line and/or a sub main line. These pipes are either high density polyethylene pipes (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride pipes (PVC), or PVC delivery pipes. Every pipe type has it’s own fittings

 

 

 

2. Dam liners

These are UV treated HDPE geomembranes as;

• 0.5mm. for fine textured surfaces
• 0.75mm. for surfaces with murram
• 1mm. for rocky/ stony surfaces

 

3. Greenhouses

They are categorised by shape, and/or by main frame material

3.1. By shape. They are either tunnel type which are constructed in highland or cool locations. Or vented type done in warm or mid-low altitude areas

3.2. By structural material. They are either steel or wooden. All wooden greenhouse are ‘vented types’

 

4. Solar dryers

These are crop drying units made from galvanised steel with a UV treated polythene paper cover.

5. Water pumps

5.1. Solar water pumps for shallow and deep wells

 

 

5.2. Electric surface and submersible pumps

 

5.3. Diesel generator water pumps

 

5.4. Petrol generator pumps

 

 

         

                                                                            

6. Agriculture nets

6.1. Shade nets. They shade the crop from excess sunlight. They are supplied as; 30%, 55%, 75%, and 90% shade

6.2. Insect nets. They protect the crop from insects. They are supplied as light or heavy gauge

6.3. Bird nets. They protect the crop from bird pests

 

7. Planting trays and coco peat

Planting trays as; 28, 50,66, 128, 200, and 288 cells for all crops. These come with coco peat planting media

 

Irrigation company in Mombasa

Service

We provide tailored agronomy support service to all our farmers in east Africa. A detailed crop production hand book detailing all key aspects of crop production is given in every project

Electric Water Pump Prices

Electric water pump prices by Grekkon Limited are provided for both surface electric water pumps, and electric submersible water pumps.

Similarities Between surface, and Submersible Electric Water Pumps

• both use alternating (AC) current
• both have electric motors to power the pump
• each either works with single or 3-phase power depending on the motor size
• each has domestic use, and commercial irrigation use models
• both are centrifugal pumps
• both categories have sewage pumps

Differences Between Surface, and Submersible Electric Water Pumps

• surface electric pumps only work outside of water
• submersible electric water pumps only work inside water
• submersible electric pumps are made of stainless steel
• a surface electric pump’s body is made of cast iron
• there are booster pumps as electric surface pumps. There is no such for submersible electric pumps

 

Electric Water Pump Prices In Kenya

1. Surface Electric Pumps Prices

Model No	Power Kw-Hp	Head (M)	Flow rate (liters/ min)	Inlet/ Outlet size in Inches	Motor Phase	Price in Kes
1. Single impeller centrifugal pumps
CM 32	0.75 – 1	32	120	1	Single	13,570
CM 35	1.1 – 1.5	35	140	1	Single	27,142
CM 45	1.5 – 2	45	160	1-1/4 / 1	Single	33,570
CBM 303/B	2.2 – 3	17.4	1,000	3	Single	67,140
2. Twin impeller centrifugal pumps
2CM 25/160A	2.2 – 3	65	160	1-1/4 / 1	Single	75,715
2C 25/160A	2.2 – 3	65	160	1-1/4 / 1	Three	84,285
2C 32/210C	5.5 – 7.5	90	300	1-1/4-1	Three	138,570
3. Mono-block centrifugal pumps
CS 32-200C	4 – 5.5	40.7	600	1-1/2 / 1-1/4	Three	104,285
CS 32-200B	5.5 – 7.5	55.7	600	1-1/2 – 1	Three	131,430

Electric booster pumps have 0.5Hp to 0.75Hp with an outlet pipe size of 1″. They are for domestic use such as to provide in-house or gardening water. The choice of the pump depends on the scale of use, and the amount of water available.

 

2. Submersible Electric Water Pump Prices

Model No	Power Hp	Head (M)	Flow rate (liters/ hour)	Price in Kes
DW 1050	0.5	34	3,000	18,000
DW 1100	1	67	2,500	20,800
DW 1150	1.5	81	3,000	27,900
DW 2000	2	108	3,000	35,000
SBH 1050	0.5	54	3,000	23,000
SBH 1100	1	95	2,500	25,000
SBH 1500	1.5	128	4,500	36,500
SBH 2000	2	168	4,500	43,800
SBH 3000	3	237	4,500	56,500
SBH 4000	4	270	4,500	70,000
SBH 4000-3	4	304	4,500	82,200

 

We install these pumps across E. Africa. In all submersible pumps installations, we provide a floater, and a control box.

In commercial installations, our technical team advices on the right pump to use always.

Submersible Water Pump Prices

Our submersible water pump prices in Kenya are for 2 types of submersible water pumps. Solar water pumps, and electric water pumps. Solar water pumps are powered by sunlight and are ideal for off-grid electricity locations. Electric water pumps are connected to the power grid. Grekkon Limited installs both pump types across east Africa

Similarities Between Solar, and Electric Submersible Pumps

• they both work under water
• each has an electric motor to power it
• they both use an electric current

Difference Between Solar, and Electric Submersible Water Pumps

• solar pumps use direct current (DC), electric pumps use alternating current
• electric pumps motors are further categorised as single or 3 phase. This does not apply to solar pumps
• with an inverter to change current from DC to AC, an electric pump’s motor will run on solar panels
• solar pumps are more expensive for the same specs as electric pumps
• solar pumps will require denser cables for the same specs as electric pumps
• electric pumps are more expensive in the long-term because of power bills. The running cost of a solar pumps is negligible
• some smaller solar pumps can be battery powered directly in the absence of sunlight

1. Solar water pump prices in Kenya

Model No	Power Hp	Watts	No & Panel Size	Head (M)	Flow rate (liters/ hour)	Price in Kes
SP 0.5N	0.6	700	300W x 1pc	40M	5,800	37,120
SP 0.6N	0.8	1,200	300W x 2pcs	60M	5,800	40,215
SP 0.8N	1.1	1,300	300W x 3pcs	70M	5,800	46,400
SP 1.0N	1.3	1,400	300W x 3pcs	80M	5,800	52,600

Additional costs to the solar water pumps is that of panels, and cabling. For deeper wells, specific borehole water pumps are quoted for according to the borehole water specs

 

 

 

2. Electric submersible water pump prices in Kenya

Model No	Power Hp	Head (M)	Flow rate (liters/ hour)	Price in Kes
DW 1050	0.5	34	3,000	18,000
DW 1100	1	67	2,500	20,800
DW 1150	1.5	81	3,000	27,900
DW 2,000	2	108	3,000	35,000
SBH 1,050	0.5	54	3,000	23,000
SBH 1,100	1	95	2,500	25,000
SBH 1500	1.5	128	4,500	36,500
SBH 2,000	2	168	4,500	43,800
SBH 3,000	3	237	4,500	56,500
SBH 4,000	4	270	4,500	70,000
SBH 4,000-3	4	304	4,500	82,200

 

Types Of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems

Grekkon Limited’s has all types of sprinkler irrigation systems for agriculture. From the giant flange type rain guns, to the tiny micro sprinklers. Here detail how each works, and the prices

 

Types of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems: Price and Specifications

1. Rain gun sprinkler prices and specifications

These are for broad acreage

Type	Make	Inlet Diameter	Max Spray Diameter	Min Head (Pressure Rating)	Max Flow Rate	Price in Kes
Flange	Metallic	2″	60M	40M	60M3/ Hr	65,000
Flange	Metallic	1.5″	40M	40M	45M3/ Hr	50,000
PY 50	Metallic	2.5″	45M	30M	25M3/ Hr	19,000
PY 40	Metallic	2″	35M	30M	17M3/ Hr	17,000
PY 30	Metallic	1.5″	30M	30M	8M3/ Hr	15,000
RM	Metallic	1.5″	30M	30M	8M3/ Hr	17,000
Plastic	Plastic	1.5″	30M	25M	7M3/ Hr	5,000
RM	Metallic	1″	20M	30M	6.5M3/ Hr	6,500

 

2. Impact sprinkler prices and specifications

For smaller acreage, open filed crop

Make	Inlet Diameter	Max Spray Diameter	Min Head (Pressure Rating)	Max Flow Rate	Price in Kes
Plastic	1″	12M	10M	3M3/ Hr	1,250
Plastic	3/4″	7.5M	10M	2M3/ Hr	750
Plastic	1/2″	5M	10M	1.5M3/ Hr	450

 

3. Pop up sprinklers

For lawns, parks, and gardens. The are sub surface units, which under pressure rise (pop up) to irrigate.

Make	Inlet Diameter	Max Spray Diameter	Min Head (Pressure Rating)	Max Flow Rate	Price in Kes
Plastic	3/4″	12M	10M	3M3/ Hr	4,500
Plastic	1/2″	7.5M	10M	2M3/ Hr	2,500

 

Types of sprinkler irrigation systems: Others

Other smaller sprinkler types for small gardening are butterfly sprinklers, and micro sprinklers. They have low coverage and an inlet of 1/2″

Micro sprinklers today irrigate large acreages of orchard. They are attached to a sub-main line, taking the pace of button drippers

 

 

How To Select The right Type of Sprinkler Irrigation System

• By crop. Lawn grass will thrive better with pop ups
• Water availability. Rain gun sprinklers demand the most amount of water
• Generation of pressure. Micro sprinklers work with the least pressure
• Budget. Pop up systems are the most expensive , and sophisticated

Drip Irrigation System

Every drip irrigation system in Kenya by Grekkon Limited supported by a HDPE or PVC line. We are the largest drip irrigation kits suppliers in Kenya, reaching the highest number of farmers. At the very bottom we do simple drip irrigation systems, also known as kitchen garden drips. It advances to 1 acre drip irrigation kits, 5 acre drip irrigation systems to hundreds of acres. Our drip pipes for sale in Kenya are the double emitter drip irrigation pipes

Drip Irrigation Kits Prices In Kenya Are A Factor Of

1. Crop type
2. Bed spacing
3. Terrain

Drip Irrigation System Cost Per Acre In Kenya

Crop Type	Lines Per Bed	Acreage	Cost in Kes
Watermelon, sweet melon, butter nut	1	0.125	15,000
		0.25	25,000
		0.50	45,000
		1	85,000
Tomato, cabbage, chillies, capsicum	2	0	25,000
		0.25	40,000
		0.50	75,000
		1	140,000
Onion, garlic, herbs, spices, strawberry, green beans		0	27,500
	3	0.25	45,000
		0.50	85,000
		1	160,000

Drip Kit Components

1. The main line. This is a PVC or a HDPE pipe. The choice of pipe thickness is according to the pressure of the water in it. A farmer with gravity flow has a thinner pipe than one with a high pressure water pump
2. Water filter. To remove impurities that will otherwise block the drip pipe emitters
3. Gate vales. They control the water movement from one point to another by opening or closing
4. Main line fittings; tees, elbows, adaptors, connectors, saddle clamps, reducers, and end caps. They are either PVC or HDPE as per the pipe. Their size depends on the pipe size
5. The sub main line. This is connected to the main line, and is the origin of drip lines
6. Sub-main line fittings; tees, elbows, adaptors, connectors, saddle clamps, reducers, and end caps. They are either PVC or HDPE as per the pipe. Their size depends on the pipe size
7. Drip pipes. These pre-perforated pipes have emitters that supply water to the crop directly
8. Drip fittings; starter connectors, off take connectors, drip to drip connectors, rubbers, mini-valves, and end caps

 

Water Pump Prices In Kenya

Water pump prices in Kenya for irrigation by Grekkon Limited are determined by;

1. Source of power types; solar, electric,  diesel, and petrol
2. Positioning; surface, or submersible
3. Pressure rating; high, medium, and low pressure water pumps
4. Flow rate; high volume, and low volume

Water Pump Prices in Kenya Tabulations

1. Solar submersible pump prices

 

 

Model No	Power Hp	Watts	No & Panel Size	Head (M)	Flow rate (liters/ hour)	Price in Kes
SP 0.5N	0.6	700	300W x 1pc	40M	5,800	37,120
SP 0.6N	0.8	1,200	300W x 2pcs	60M	5,800	40,215
SP 0.8N	1.1	1,300	300W x 3pcs	70M	5,800	46,400
SP 1.0N	1.3	1,400	300W x 3pcs	80M	5,800	52,600

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2. Electric surface pump prices

 

Model No	Power Kw-Hp	Head (M)	Flow rate (liters/ min)	Inlet/ Outlet size in Inches	Motor Phase	Price in Kes
i. Single impeller centrifugal pumps
CM 32	0.75 – 1	32	120	1	Single	13,570
CM 35	1.1 – 1.5	35	140	1	Single	27,142
CM 45	1.5 – 2	45	160	1-1/4 / 1	Single	33,570
CBM 303/B	2.2 – 3	17.4	1,000	3	Single	67,140
ii. Twin impeller centrifugal pumps
2CM 25/160A	2.2 – 3	65	160	1-1/4 / 1	Single	75,715
2C 25/160A	2.2 – 3	65	160	1-1/4 / 1	Three	84,285
2C 32/210C	5.5 – 7.5	90	300	1-1/4	Three	138,570
iii. Monoblock centrifugal pumps
CS 32-200C	4 – 5.5	40.7	600	1-1/2 / 1-1/4	Three	104,285
CS 32-200B	5.5 – 7.5	55.7	600	1-1/2 – 1	Three	131,430

 

 

 

3. Electric submersible pump prices

 

Model No	Power Hp	Head (M)	Flow rate (liters/ hour)	Price in Kes
DW 1050	0.5	34	3,000	18,000
DW 1100	1	67	2,500	20,800
DW 1150	1.5	81	3,000	27,900
DW 2000	2	108	3,000	35,000
SBH 1050	0.5	54	3,000	23,000
SBH 1100	1	95	2,500	25,000
SBH 1500	1.5	128	4,500	36,500
SBH 2000	2	168	4,500	43,800
SBH 3000	3	237	4,500	56,500
SBH 4000	4	270	4,500	70,000
SBH 4000-3	4	304	4,500	82,200

 

4. Diesel water pump prices

Model	Specs; head, flow rate, outlet size, and horsepower	Price in KES
AICO	60M, 40 cubic per hour, 3″ and 10Hp	KES 77,000
Stallion	75M, 39 cubic per hour, 3″ and 14Hp	KES 80,000
Carltons UK	85M, 45 cubic per hour, 3″ and 14Hp	KES 80,000
Power Italia	95M, 39 cubic per hour, 3′ and 14Hp	KES 85,000
Lifan	84M, 41 cubic per hour, 3″ and 16Hp	KES 85,000
Power Italia	55M, 120 cubic per hour, 4″ and 16Hp	KES 95,000

 

5. Petrol water pump prices

5.1. High pressure models. These work well with rain-gun sprinkler systems

Model	Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower	Price in KES
Lifan	60M, 37.8 cubic per hour and 7.5Hp	KES 32,000
Carltons UK	60M, 37.8 cubic per hour and 8.5Hp	KES 35,000
AICO	75M, 20 cubic per hour and 7Hp	KES 35,000
Hisaki	90M, 30 cubic per hour and 7Hp	KES 35,000
AstraMilano	90M, 36 cubic per hour and 7Hp	KES 35,000
Power Italia	120M, 30 cubic per hour and 13Hp	KES 70,000

 

5.2. Low pressure models. They work well with rain hose kits

Model	Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower	Price in KES
Daishin Honda	32M, 60 cubic per hour and 7Hp	KES 32,000
KATO	48M, 36 cubic per hour and 6.5Hp	KES 18,000
AICO	25M, 45 cubic per hour and 7Hp	KES 18,000