Quick answer
Verified hydroponic farming companies in Kenya include Hydroponics Africa (fodder rooms), Grekkon Limited (fodder trays at KSh 200), Alpha Hydroponics in Westlands (towers from KSh 10,000), Citified Farms in Lower Kabete (towers from KSh 5,999) and Vertical Gardens Ltd in Kinoo.
Updated 19 October 2026
Hydroponic farming grows crops in water and nutrients instead of soil. In Kenya it is used for two main things: growing vegetables and herbs in small urban spaces, and sprouting barley or maize into fresh livestock fodder in about a week. A handful of Kenyan companies design, sell and install these systems. This guide lists five that we could verify from their own published details, with what each one sells, the prices they publish and how to reach them.
All prices and contacts below are taken from each company’s own website, checked on 19 October 2026. Prices change, so ask for a current quote before you pay.
In this guide
Hydroponic Farming Companies in Kenya at a Glance
| Company | Location | Main products | Published starting prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroponics Africa | Zambezi, off Muguga KARLO Road | Fodder systems, vegetable systems | Quote on request |
| Grekkon Limited | Offices on Kisumu Road and in Nyeri | Fodder trays, greenhouse and irrigation kit | KSh 200 per fodder tray |
| Alpha Hydroponics | Peponi Road, Westlands, Nairobi | DIY kits, towers, A-frame systems, fodder trays | Towers from KSh 10,000 |
| Citified Farms | Lower Kabete, Nairobi | Vertical towers, self-watering kits, training | Towers from KSh 5,999 |
| Vertical Gardens Ltd | Kinoo, along Waiyaki Way | Tower, stepped crate and trough gardens | Quote on request |
1. Hydroponics Africa
Hydroponics Africa describes itself as a pioneer of hydroponic farming in East and Central Africa. It designs, makes, installs and sells custom hydroponic vegetable systems, in vertical and horizontal formats, and hydroponic fodder systems for livestock.
Its fodder system is a growing room that controls temperature and humidity with a hydro-net and hydro-cloth and does not need electricity, only a reliable supply of clean water. Grain, mostly barley, is spread on treated trays and sprayed with a nutrient solution, and the fodder is ready to feed in seven days. The company says its Kenyan trials found that a 4 by 3 metre room, 3 metres high, can produce 170 kg of fodder a day, enough for 14 cattle, at a cost of KSh 1,050. Engineering for Change, a product database, lists the system as built on site with 70 to 1,600 trays, a suggested retail price of USD 4,800 and about 700 units distributed.
- Phone or WhatsApp: 0722 956 647 or 0703 286 763
- Email: hello@hydroponicsafrica.org
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm
2. Grekkon Limited
Grekkon is an agricultural supplier that sells black HDPE hydroponic fodder trays alongside irrigation and greenhouse equipment. Each tray has no holes and holds 1 kg of barley, and the company lists the price at KSh 200 per tray. That makes it a low-cost option if you want to build your own fodder rack.
Grekkon also publishes a simple method: soak good seed for 12 hours in warm water with 50 to 100 g of salt to limit fungus, rinse, spread on clean trays on a rack and mist several times a day. Fodder is ready in seven days at 30 to 35 cm. It says the crop grows best at 15 to 32 degrees Celsius and 80 to 85% humidity, and that 3 to 4 litres of water grows about 1 kg of fodder. It warns against sprouting sorghum or pearl millet, whose young leaves are poisonous to livestock.
- Office: Hakimi Building, Kaburwo Area, Kisumu Road. Phone 0711 895 635, email sales@grekkon.co.ke
- Nyeri office: Wisdom Building, Tazama Area, Addis Ababa Road. Phone 0735 962 626, email nyeri@grekkon.co.ke
- Hydroponic trays line: 0777 157 132
3. Alpha Hydroponics
Alpha Hydroponics, based at Westlands Botanical Garden on Peponi Road, sells ready systems and do-it-yourself kits for homes, offices and commercial farms. It also installs greenhouses, shade nets and irrigation, and sells seedlings for hydroponic growing.
Prices on its online shop include:
- Automatic 108-hole hydroponic system (nutrient film or deep water): KSh 38,000
- Vertical hydroponic towers in PVC: from KSh 10,000
- A-frame horizontal hydroponic garden: from KSh 22,000
- Multi-pocket felt bags for wall gardens: from KSh 6,000
- Stainless steel fodder trays: KSh 1,200 each
- Lettuce, kale and managu seedlings: KSh 70 each
The company offers free delivery within Nairobi, says it delivers to all 47 counties, and promises installation within 48 hours with free agronomy training. It claims to have served more than 2,400 farmers.
- Phone or WhatsApp: 0724 360 003
- Email: support@alphahydroponics.com
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm
4. Citified Farms
Citified Farms in Lower Kabete focuses on vertical soilless tower gardens for balconies, backyards and rooftops. It says one tower holds 50 plants in a 30 by 30 cm footprint and uses about 80% less water and fertiliser because the nutrient solution is recirculated. It also sells to schools, hospitals, hotels and NGOs, runs farm automation such as timer-controlled self-watering, and hosts visits to its demo farm.
- Vertical hydroponic tower: KSh 5,999 to KSh 10,999, depending on size
- Self-watering stackable gardening kit: KSh 10,000
- Hydroponic training programmes: KSh 1,000 to KSh 2,500
The company says its towers grow leafy greens such as lettuce, kale and spinach, herbs, strawberries, tomatoes and peppers. Orders are placed online or by phone on 0710 651 535, after which the team schedules an installation date.
5. Vertical Gardens Ltd
Vertical Gardens, opposite the underpass in Kinoo along Waiyaki Way, makes three hydroponic systems for homes and commercial clients. It reports more than 150 home gardens and more than 30 commercial gardens installed.
- Tower Garden: a 2 metre food-grade uPVC tower that holds 36 plants on less than one square metre.
- Stepped Garden: crates of two to six plants each for heavy crops such as broccoli, cabbage and beetroot, recycling unused water.
- Trough Garden: a lower-cost, non-vertical option for fruiting crops and vegetables on larger spaces.
The company says its closed-loop systems recycle up to 90% of irrigation water. Contact it on 0729 476 598, 0796 858 867 or 0746 846 988, or by email at verticalgardenskenya@gmail.com.
How to Choose a Hydroponic Supplier
- Decide what you are growing. Fodder for dairy cows, goats or poultry needs trays and a growing room. Vegetables need towers, A-frames or nutrient film channels.
- Check the water and power you have. Fodder rooms like Hydroponics Africa’s run without electricity, while automated vegetable systems need a pump and a timer.
- Ask what is included. Confirm whether the quote covers nutrients, seedlings, installation, transport and training, and whether there is after-sales support.
- Visit a working unit. Several firms run demo farms. Seeing a system in production is the best test of what it will yield.
- Do the sums. Compare the cost of the system and running inputs with what you now spend on dairy meal or vegetables. Our potato farming guide shows how to budget a crop, and more farming news is in our agriculture section.
Pay only into a company’s official till, Paybill or bank account, and get a written quote and receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Which companies sell hydroponic systems in Kenya?
Verified suppliers include Hydroponics Africa, Grekkon Limited, Alpha Hydroponics, Citified Farms and Vertical Gardens Ltd.
How much is a hydroponic fodder tray in Kenya?
Grekkon lists plastic fodder trays at KSh 200 each, holding 1 kg of barley. Alpha Hydroponics sells stainless steel trays at KSh 1,200.
How much does a hydroponic tower cost in Kenya?
Citified Farms lists towers from KSh 5,999 to KSh 10,999, and Alpha Hydroponics from KSh 10,000.
How long does hydroponic fodder take to grow?
About seven days from soaked seed to fodder ready for feeding, when it stands about 30 to 35 cm tall.
Does hydroponic fodder need electricity?
Not always. Hydroponics Africa’s fodder rooms use a hydro-net and hydro-cloth to control humidity and need only a reliable water supply.
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