SUNDA
Pre-paid Pay-as-you-fetch Water Metering Solution
A hand pump commonly installed across Africa
A hand pump with SUNDA
A conventional public water tap
A public water tap replaced with SUNDA
Top up water balance
via mobile money
Present the SUNDA ID tag
to the SUNDA unit
Fetch water
SUNDA is a product designed by local engineers to suit African usage environments
— built to “African specifications.”
Child-friendly design
Simply tap your tag to access water, a straightforward, accessible design for users of all ages.
Reliable in any network condition
Even during network outages, water can be accessed without interruption.
Maintenance-efficient design
Engineered to minimize maintenance time and enable straightforward repairs, with a structure optimized for local manufacturing.
SUNDA original online dashboard
Provides a clear, real-time view of each water facility’s operational status, enabling quick fault detection and supporting effective and efficient field maintenance.
SUNDA for Hand Pump
SUNDA for Public Tap
Solar Panel & Antenna
Provides reliable power even in off-grid villages and remote areas.
Elevated installation prevents tampering and, combined with a raised antenna, ensures stronger connectivity.
LED Indicators
Four-color LED lights give instant status updates:
Communication & Control Board
Serving as the brain of SUNDA, it manages all operations and transmits real-time data to our server.
Fully 2G-compatible for low-network areas, it continues functioning even when the signal is lost.
Valve & Water Meter
Engineered by local engineers to efficiently manage mineral-rich African borehole water, optimizing both performance and cost. The low-power design operates entirely on solar energy.
Each liter is accurately measured and automatically deducted from the user’s balance
Unit Design
Electrical and water-handling components are separated to prevent moisture-related damage.
Its compact, integrated design enables quick and efficient maintenance.Kasirye | Private water vender
Before installing the SUNDA System, my water attendant was giving me much less money than I should have been earning. For example, a full water tank should bring in 50,000 UGX, but I would only receive 25,000, sometimes 30,000, and at best 40,000 UGX , never the full amount.
With SUNDA, that problem is completely solved. I now receive all my money securely, with no losses. The system has eliminated all my non-revenue water issues and given me full control over my income.
Lilian | Private water vender
Before SUNDA, I never really knew how much profit I was making from my water vending business. The daily cash I collected often went straight into household and other unnecessary expenses, so I couldn’t track or realize my true earnings. On top of that, my attendant was unreliable, he could wake up one day, decide not to work, and even quit altogether to find another job, leaving the business unattended and bringing everything to a standstill.
With SUNDA, everything changed. Now, I receive a lump sum directly to my Mobile Money account every month, which makes it easy to see exactly how much profit I’ve made. I can also comfortably pay the attendant and keep the business running smoothly.
SUNDA also comes with a dashboard that allows me to monitor water sales and revenue in real time, so I’m always in control and aware of how my business is performing.
Kato James | Caretaker of a hand pump
I am responsible for managing the hand pump in my village. Previously, whenever it broke down, access to water was disrupted, and I had to go door-to-door to collect water fees from each household, which was very challenging.
However, since implementing the SUNDA system, each villager contributes a small amount for water, which quickly accumulates to cover any necessary repairs.
Thanks to SUNDA, we no longer have to worry about water supply. It is truly a convenient and reliable system.