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Ari - The Pad ATM System

by Inteco Kenya · Since 2013
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VendorInteco Kenya
Year launched2013
StatusActive
LocationKigali, Kenya
Countries served1+
Languages1
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About Ari - The Pad ATM System

Ari - The Pad ATM System is a menstrual care software/platform from Inteco Kenya that provides dependable sanitary pad availability for corporate and educational facilities. It combines pad ATM service, pad ATM device, and service performance metrics so that facilities can establish structured menstrual care systems. This system ensures consistent access to menstrual products, helping to promote hygiene and health in institutional environments. Ari also addresses the problem of menstrual product scarcity by offering a reliable service delivery mechanism tailored to meet facility needs. Key capabilities: Pad ATM Service Performance Monitoring Reliable Supply User-Friendly Interface Facility Integration Best for: corporate and educational facilities that need to implement a standardized menstrual care service.

Ari (developed by Inteco Kenya) is a groundbreaking hardware-software hybrid designed to solve "period poverty" through a smart sanitary pad dispensing system. It is essentially an "ATM for menstrual hygiene." While the physical unit is a dispenser, the software is what makes it revolutionary for NGOs and school administrators. It allows for the dignified, touch-free distribution of individual pads to girls in schools and community centers. The software backend provides real-time data that traditional distribution methods lack. It tracks exactly how many pads are dispensed, which users are accessing them (via NFC cards or tokens), and when stock is running low. In 2025, this data is vital for "Impact Assessments," allowing donors to see the direct correlation between pad availability and school attendance rates.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Provides program leads with "Automated Impact Systems" to track every single pad dispensed.
  • +The touch-free, automated nature of the "ATM" allows girls to access products without having to ask an adult.
  • +Dispenses single pads rather than full packs, ensuring the supply reaches more people fairly.
What users flag
  • As a hardware-dependent system, it requires physical restocking and occasional mechanical maintenance.
  • Requires a stable (though low-power) connection to sync dispensing data to the cloud.
  • Currently primarily focused on the Kenyan market

Features

Key features

Smart Dispensing
Automated release of single sanitary pads via a touch-free interface.
Impact Tracking (AIS)
A cloud dashboard that monitors usage patterns and stock levels in real-time.
NFC/Token Access
Allows schools to give students specific "credits" to prevent abuse while ensuring access.
Remote Monitoring
Alerts administrators via SMS or email when a machine is jammed or empty.

Additional features

User Analytics
Tracks the frequency and timing of use per facility.
Stock Management
Automated inventory logs that update every time a pad is dispensed.
Wall-Mounted Design
Compact hardware footprint suitable for small school bathrooms.
IoT Connectivity
Uses cellular or local networks to report data to the central "Impact" portal.
Offline Mode
Can continue to dispense even if the internet connection is temporarily lost.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

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Countries served
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Interface languages
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Billing currencies

Available in

Kenya

Interface languages

English

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