Business
Why vending works as a side income in Kenya
Low running costs, no staffing, and cashless payments make a well-sited machine one of the most hands-off income streams available to a property owner.
Serving Nairobi & Mombasa since 2024
Vending machines,
fully managed,
at no cost to you.
Tive installs, stocks, and maintains smart vending machines in offices, hostels, and high-traffic locations across Nairobi and Mombasa. You provide the space, we handle everything else.
No installation cost M-Pesa & card accepted 6-hour breakdown response
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Machines Deployed
Cities Covered
h
Avg. Response Time
/7
Machine Uptime
Trusted by
Moi International AirportMombasa
Student HostelsNairobi
How It Works
Simple. Transparent. No surprises.
1
Free Site Survey
We visit your location and assess foot traffic.
2
We Install & Stock
If it's a fit, we install and fully stock the machine.
3
You Earn, We Maintain
You earn revenue. We handle all restocking and maintenance.
Our Machines
Four machine families. One simple model.
We place, stock, and maintain the right machine for your space, at no cost to you.
Most Popular
Coffee & Hot Beverages
Fresh coffee, tea, and hot chocolate on demand for offices and lobbies.
Learn moreCustom & Event Vending
Short-term machines for conferences, activations, and seasonal sites.
Learn moreOur Promise
Six things we commit to, in writing
Hosting a Tive machine should never cost you money, time, or attention. Here is exactly what you get.
Zero cost to you
No machine purchase, no rental fee, no hidden charges. Ever.
Free installation
Delivery, siting, power setup, and first stocking are all on us.
Restocked and monitored
We track stock levels and refill before a machine runs empty.
M-Pesa and card enabled
Lipa Na M-Pesa, card tap, and cash on every single machine.
Fast fault response
Breakdowns attended to within 6 hours of being reported.
Fully maintained
Servicing and spare parts are covered by Tive, not by you.
Selected Machines
Pick the family that fits your space
Snack and combo machines
Crisps, biscuits, chocolate, and everyday snacks alongside bottled drinks in a single unit. The workhorse of our fleet.
- Up to 32 selections per machine
- Snacks and bottled drinks in one unit
- Best for offices, hostels, and campuses
- Footprint from 0.9m x 0.8m
Operating in Nairobi & Mombasa
Offices, hostels, airports, and more
Why Location Owners Choose Tive
The simplest way to add value to your space
We take on all the work: installation, stocking, maintenance. You share in the revenue without lifting a finger.
- No installation cost, no upfront investment
- We restock and maintain the machine - you do nothing
- Maintenance and breakdown response within 6 hours
- M-Pesa and cashless payment enabled on every machine
Sectors We Serve
Any high-traffic location is a good fit
If people pass through it daily, a Tive machine will pay for its own floor space. These are the sectors we already operate in.
Airports & Transport
Corporate Offices
Hostels & Campuses
Hospitals & Clinics
Malls & Retail
Residential Apartments
Hotels & Hospitality
Supermarkets
Featured Placement
Moi International Airport & hostels in Nairobi
Tive machines have been operating at Moi International Airport and at several student hostels in Nairobi, serving staff, students, and travellers with 24/7 access to snacks and drinks. Every location runs on M-Pesa and cashless payment, with stock managed proactively by Tive.
Neither location invested anything to place these machines. The survey, installation, stocking, and maintenance are fully covered by Tive.
See all client locationsRevenue Estimate
Estimate your monthly earnings
Location owners earn 10% of net revenue. Adjust the sliders to see what your space could earn. Exact figures are confirmed after the free site survey.
Configure your location
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Low trafficHigh traffic
Your Monthly Earnings (estimate)
KSh 9,600
passive income / month · 10% revenue share
Gross sales / monthKSh 96,000
Your share (10%)KSh 9,600
Upfront costKSh 0
Estimates only. Actual earnings depend on foot traffic, location, and product mix. A confirmed figure is provided after your free site survey.
Request a Free Site SurveyInsights
What we have learned placing machines in Kenya
Cost
What a cup of office coffee really costs
Once you count staff time, spillage, and restocking runs, a managed coffee machine usually lands well below the true cost of an informal kitchen setup.
Placement
How to pick the right spot for a machine
Foot traffic beats floor space every time. We look for natural pause points: lobbies, lift lobbies, waiting areas, and corridors between departments.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Everything a property or facility manager typically wants to know before saying yes.
No. Tive covers 100% of the installation cost, machine hardware, and initial stocking. You pay nothing upfront and nothing ongoing, not even for maintenance.
Still have a question we haven't answered?
Contact our teamZero upfront cost
Ready to turn your space
into passive income?
We install, stock, and maintain everything. Your only job is to point us to the right spot.
Free site survey · No obligation · Response within 24 hours
Get in Touch
Ready to get started?
Drop us a message and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
Email
info@tive.co.kePhone
+254 782 888 999WhatsApp
Chat with us · +254 782 888 999Address
Enzi Center, Mombasa 80100
Hours
Open 24/7