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 Nairobi
In 2017 through 2018, Grekkon Limited was an irrigation company in Nairobi servicing small to medium scale holders. The company’s focus was on irrigation and allied services. these are;
- Irrigation. drip, overhead, and sub surface irrigation systems
- Dam liners. for irrigation water harvesting and conservation
- Greenhouses. steaal and wooden types
- Borehole drilling
- Water pumps. solar, electric, petrol and diesel types
- Solar dryers. for post harvest crop loss management
- Agricultural nets. bird nets for bird pests, shade nets for , and insect nets for insect pests
- Trays. seedling trays for seedling propagation, and hydroponic trays for hydroponic fodder production
- Coco peat. a non soil media for use in seedling trays
- Mulch paper. to manage field water loss through evaporation, weed and pest control
While improving the clients’ overall yield, and income from farming. The company focuses on this smallholder, and medium holder niche because of the presence of large irrigation service providers in the country. These companies clientele are the large ornamental, cereal and vegetable growers. Smaller growers had to fend for themselves because they were never a priority for these large corporates. A hallmark of the company is the free 4 month agronomy training programs for all their farmers. Grekkon Limited is the only company that offers this free service to farmers in Kenya
The company organizes ‘training days’ in various regions of the country. Growers come to learn of new and existing technologies.
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 is headquartered in Athi River, with outlets in other key agricultural zones in Kenya
Two years after establishment, Grekkon won the coveted Most Preferred Irrigation Systems Company of the Year award in 2019. This was at the prestigious Agribusiness Excellence Awards ceremony. The farmers in their votes had finally spoken!
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1. Irrigation Products
- Drip kits. For both vegetable and fruit tree/ forestry irrigation. This includes; drip tape, 16mm HDPE pipe, starter connectors, off-takes, drip to drip connectors, button or online drippers, and end caps
- Rain hose kits. It has; rain hose pipe, off-takes, connectors, and an end cap. Rain hose kits are best utilised where drip irrigation systems cannot be installed such as is pasture, or crop nurseries
- Sprinkler systems. There are various types;
3.1. Pop up sprinklers. These are sub-surface sprinklers for lawns, golf course, football pitches, and gardens
3.2. Rain gun sprinklers. These are metallic high pressure, high volume sprinklers for use in all crops. They are well utilised in larger acreage because they have a wide area of spray
3.3. Impact sprinklers. They are plastic and range from 1/2″ to 1″. Mostly used to irrigate small vegetable farmes, or pasture
3.4. Meganet sprinklers. These are plastic sprinklers that range from 1/2” to 1”. They are a suitable alternative to impact sprinklers
3.5. Butterfly type sprinklers. They are for lawns and small gardens like the kitchen garden
3.5. Micro sprinklers. They irrigate individual fruit tree plants, just like button drippers. However they cover a wider area, and provide better humidity around the crop’s root zone
In this video below, a smallholder farmer who was an early adapter of Grekkon’s rain hose kits. She speaks about her growing experience
4. Misters and foggers. Used in greenhouses for seedlings watering, and humidity control
Solar water pumps by Grekkon Limited
5. Water pumps;
As an irrigation equipment supplier, every irrigation system is backed by the following types of water pumps to draw water from a source, to supply the irrigation system
i. Solar water pumps. These are either surface or submersible types. Submersible water pumps work under water, while surface water pumps are ground based
ii. Electric water pumps. Like solar water pumps, they’re surface and submersible options
iii. Diesel generator water pumps. They run on diesel powered engines. They are portable or fixed types. The latter are larger in size
iv. Petrol water pumps. They run on petrol powered engines, and are smaller than diesel water pumps
6. Irrigation pipes
6.1. HDPE pipes from 16mm through 280mm diameter. The pipe thickness is from PN6 through PN25
6.2. PV pipes from 20mm through 280mm diameter. The pipe thickness is from PN6 through PN25
6.3. Suction pipes for supply with water pumps
6.4. Delivery pipes as either canvass or PVC material
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Water pump accessories
Accessories that accompany motor powered pumps are; foot valves, clips, suction pipes, adaptors, splicing kits, control boxes, invertors (for DC to AC converstion) cables, cable ties, solar panels (for solar pumps), and a solar panel support structure
Accessories that accompany motor powered pumps are; foot valves, clips, suction pipes, and adaptors
Every irrigation system has a main, and/ or sub-main pipes. We advice on the right pipe thickness, size and type based on
- Land size; determines pipe size. Large pipes for large acreage. Our pipe sizes range from 16mm to 180mm in diameter
- Irrigation system adopted; any of the 1 to 3 above
- Land ownership system; leased or owned? HDPE for the former, PVC for the latter
These pipes have specific fittings which are; elbows, tees, valve sockets, ball valves, couplings, adaptors,sockets,saddle clamps, and end caps by type and size
Drip irrigation system under installation by Grekkon Limited using PVC pipes as main and sub-main lines
Irrigation Company In Nairobi
Installation Service
Our irrigation service team conducts systems installations service in east Africa. We offer advisory services to manage the system well for many years
A client’s irrigation system installation by a company technician
Irrigation Company In Nairobi
Key Attributes
Innovation
Grekkon Limited in its innovation introduced 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 within the east Africa community states
In 2024, Grekkon Limited introduced the first color coded drip tapes in the Kenyan market
Team
Grekkon Limited’s resounding success is largely due to its team of field professionals who provide engineering, commercial, and technical services
Country Wide Presence
As an major irrigation company in Kenya, Grekkon Limited has offices in; Athi River, Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri, and Nyahururu
Small Irrigation Equipment Supplier
Grekkon Limited is a small irrigation equipment supplier in east Africa. Domiciled in Kenya, we serve farmers in; Cameroon, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Our irrigation materials, tools and equipment vary with the system adopted by a grower. Below is our irrigation equipment list
Double emitter drip tapes pioneered in Kenya by Grekkon Limited
Small Irrigation Equipment Supplier
Types of Irrigation Equipment
- Drip kits. For both vegetable and fruit tree/ forestry irrigation. This includes; drip tape, 16mm HDPE pipe, starter connectors, off-takes, drip to drip connectors, button or online drippers, and end caps
- Rain hose kits. It has; rain hose pipe, off-takes, connectors, and an end cap. Rain hose kits are best utilised where drip irrigation systems cannot be installed such as is pasture, or crop nurseries
- Sprinkler systems. There are various types;
3.1. Pop up sprinklers. These are sub-surface sprinklers for lawns, golf course, football pitches, and gardens
3.2. Rain gun sprinklers. These are metallic high pressure, high volume sprinklers for use in all crops. They are well utilised in larger acreage because they have a wide area of spray
3.3. Impact sprinklers. They are plastic and range from 1/2″ to 1″. Mostly used to irrigate small vegetable farmes, or pasture
3.4. Meganet sprinklers. These are plastic sprinklers that range from 1/2” to 1”. They are a suitable alternative to impact sprinklers
3.5. Butterfly type sprinklers. They are for lawns and small gardens like the kitchen garden
3.5. Micro sprinklers. They irrigate individual fruit tree plants, just like button drippers. However they cover a wider area, and provide better humidity around the crop’s root zone
In this video below, a smallholder farmer who was an early adapter of Grekkon’s rain hose kits. She speaks about her growing experience
4. Misters and foggers. Used in greenhouses for seedlings watering, and humidity control
Solar water pumps by Grekkon Limited
5. Water pumps;
As an irrigation equipment supplier, every irrigation system is backed by the following types of water pumps to draw water from a source, to supply the irrigation system
i. Solar water pumps. These are either surface or submersible types. Submersible water pumps work under water, while surface water pumps are ground based
ii. Electric water pumps. Like solar water pumps, they’re surface and submersible options
iii. Diesel generator water pumps. They run on diesel powered engines. They are portable or fixed types. The latter are larger in size
iv. Petrol water pumps. They run on petrol powered engines, and are smaller than diesel water pumps
Small Irrigation Equipment Supplier
Water pump accessories
Accessories that accompany motor powered pumps are; foot valves, clips, suction pipes, adaptors, splicing kits, control boxes, invertors (for DC to AC converstion) cables, cable ties, solar panels (for solar pumps), and a solar panel support structure
Accessories that accompany motor powered pumps are; foot valves, clips, suction pipes, and adaptors
Every irrigation system has a main, and/ or sub-main pipes. Our irrigation pipes are HDPE and PVC. We advice on the right pipe thickness, size and type based on
- Land size; determines pipe size. Large pipes for large acreage. Our pipe sizes range from 16mm to 180mm in diameter
- Irrigation system adopted; any of the 1 to 3 above
- Land ownership system; leased or owned? HDPE for the former, PVC for the latter
These pipes have specific fittings which are; elbows, tees, valve sockets, ball valves, couplings, adaptors,sockets,saddle clamps, and end caps by type and size
Drip irrigation system under installation by Grekkon Limited using PVC pipes as main and sub-main lines
Small Irrigation Equipment Supplier
Installation Service
Our irrigation service team conducts systems installations service in east Africa. We offer advisory services to manage the system well for many years
A client’s irrigation system installation by a company technician
Irrigation Company In Eldoret
The story of an irrigation company in Eldoret begins five years ago. 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. This is to small scale to medium scale commercial farmers, who had no professional entity to consult for such. It 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.
The headquarters are Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. In April 2018, Grekkon Limited opened Eldoret irrigation hub along Kapsabet road in Kaburwa area within Eldoret municipality.
In mid-2021, the company opened a sub-branch in Eldoret town central business district. This is to serve farmers picking none bulky items such as irrigation fittings and accessories. The new sub-branch is located in Sugarland plaza, along Oloo street.
The irrigation company in Eldoret serves growers in; Nandi, Usain-Gishu, Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia, West Pokot, Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Baringo counties. These counties have varying climatic conditions and weather patterns. Those in the south are green with predictable rain patterns, hose in the north are arid and semi-arid locations.
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 western Kenya, and the north rift 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 Eldoret
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 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 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
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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
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- 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
butterfly sprinkler
- 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
rain hose irrigation system
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
PVC Pipes by Grekkon Limited
16mm HDPE pipes
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
a dam liner on a reservoir
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’
a steel frame, tunnel type greenhouse
4. Solar dryers
These are crop drying units made from galvanised steel with a UV treated polythene paper cover.
solar dryers in Taveta by Grekkon Limited
5. Water pumps
5.1. Solar water pumps for shallow and deep wells
solar water pumps
5.2. Electric surface and submersible pumps
electric surface water pump
5.3. Diesel generator water pumps
diesel water pump
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
a shade net structure
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