Clean Water and Gut Health: What Kenyan Households Should Know
30, Jul 2026
Quick Answer
An under sink water purifier installs inside your kitchen cabinet and delivers purified water through a dedicated tap, keeping the machine invisible and your counter clear. It is the right choice for homeowners who want permanent, high-capacity purification. In Kenya, the iClear Standard (KSh 25,000) and iClear Premier (KSh 49,000) both install under sink, with free professional installation in Nairobi and Nakuru taking 30 to 45 minutes. Renters who cannot modify plumbing should look at the countertop iClear Desktop instead.
The system sits inside the cabinet under your kitchen sink: the multi-stage filter unit, the RO membrane, and a pressure storage tank. It connects to your cold water line, purifies continuously, and stores ready-purified water in the tank so it flows instantly when you open the dedicated tap. Everything is out of sight; the only visible change in your kitchen is one small extra tap.
This is exactly the configuration iClear installs in homes, schools, and institutions across Kenya. The recent iClear installation at Baobab School placed Premier units under counters, each with its filter unit and pressure tank neatly inside the cabinet, serving purified water to 90 children daily without occupying a single inch of working space.
Highest capacity of any home format: the Premier delivers 7,200 litres per day from under a counter.
Where they are the wrong choice
Key Finding: The most common cause of a home installation running past the standard 30 to 45 minutes is unexpected plumbing conditions inside the sink cabinet. iClear's technicians assess the space, the inlet, and the socket position before touching anything, and flag any existing issues they find.
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Factor |
Under sink (Standard / Premier) |
Countertop (Desktop) |
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Installation |
Professional, free, 30 to 45 min |
None; plug and use |
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Plumbing changes |
Yes, minor |
None |
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Capacity |
High to very high |
4-litre tank |
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Counter space used |
None |
Small footprint |
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Hot water |
No (pairs with kettle) |
Instant, 6 settings |
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Right for |
Homeowners, families |
Renters, small households |
Q: How much does an under sink water purifier cost in Kenya?
A: The iClear Standard under sink system costs KSh 25,000 and the high-capacity Premier KSh 49,000, both including free delivery and professional installation in Nairobi, its environs, and Nakuru, plus a 1-year warranty.
Q: Does an under sink purifier work with borehole water?
A: The iClear Standard is designed specifically for borehole, salty, rain, and municipal water. Its RO membrane removes the dissolved salts and fluoride that define Kenyan borehole water, including the 450 to 600 ppm TDS readings common in towns like Kitengela and Kajiado.
Q: Can I install an under sink purifier in a rented house?
A: Usually not without landlord permission, since it requires a minor plumbing connection. The countertop iClear Desktop delivers the same RO purification with zero plumbing and moves with you.
Get purified water on tap, out of sight.
Free delivery and professional installation in Nairobi and Nakuru. Visit the iClear shop.
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Water Purification & Treatment Specialists
David Ochieng, a water purification specialist at iClear Wellife Services Ltd, has extensive experience delivering safe and reliable water treatment solutions for homes and offices across Kenya.
