Borehole Pump Price in Kenya (2026): Submersible and Solar Pumps

After drilling, the pump is the most important choice for a borehole. A pump that is too small will not lift water to the tank; one that is too big will empty the borehole and run dry. This guide shows the borehole pumps on Buy More Mall and how to size one.

Borehole Pumps and Prices

How to Size a Borehole Pump

1. Flow: daily water need ÷ pumping hours. A home using 2,000 litres a day pumping 4 hours needs about 0.5 m³/h. Never exceed the borehole’s tested yield.
2. Total head: pumping water level (from the test, including drawdown) + height from the ground to the top of the tank + pipe friction losses.
3. Diameter: the pump must fit the casing with room to spare (a 4-inch pump needs a casing wider than 4 inches).
4. Power: single-phase grid, three-phase, generator or solar.
5. Pick the pump whose performance curve delivers your flow at your total head.

Solar vs Grid Borehole Pumps

See generator and solar water pump prices for more options.

Protection and Controls

Dry-running destroys submersible pumps. Fit a control or float switch so the pump stops when the water level drops or the tank is full.

Borehole Pump Installation

Installation includes the drop pipe, a stainless safety rope, submersible cable, control box, non-return valve and the line to the tank. It is a job for an experienced installer because a pump dropped down a borehole is hard to recover. Get a quote that lists all parts. Learn more in borehole water treatment.

Cost ranges are rough planning estimates for 2026 and vary by county, materials and labour; get a written quote.

Worked Example: Rural Home with a 60 m Borehole

The drilling report shows a pumping water level of 40 m and a yield of 1.5 m³/h. The tank sits on a 6 m stand. Total head is about 40 + 6 + 6 for friction = 52 m. The family needs 3,000 litres a day, so a pump giving about 1 m³/h at 52 m, running three hours, covers it without over-pumping.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Choosing a pump by horsepower alone instead of flow at head.
• Pumping more than the borehole yield.
• No dry-run protection.
• Hanging the pump on its cable without a safety rope.

Not sure which one fits? Send us your details on WhatsApp or through the product page and we will help you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a borehole pump in Kenya?

On Buy More Mall, submersible borehole pumps start from KSh 24,000 and solar pump systems from KSh 18,230.

How do I know what size borehole pump I need?

Use the yield, pumping water level, tank height and your daily water need to find flow and total head.

Can a solar pump work for a borehole?

Yes, solar submersible pumps are common on farms; size the tank for nights and cloudy days.

How deep can a submersible pump lift water?

It depends on the model; check its performance curve for your total head.

What protects a borehole pump from running dry?

A pump controller, level sensor or float switch that stops it when water is low.

Prices shown are regular prices on Buy More Mall. Many products are currently on offer, so open the product page to see today's price.

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