The drainage spout is the feature that separates a good drying rack from a puddle on the counter. Water collects in the tray and runs out through the spout into the sink, so nothing pools under the rack and nothing soaks the cupboard front below. Around that, a durable white-coated metal frame holds plates, bowls and cups upright to dry properly, and a removable utensil holder takes cutlery and kitchen tools — removable because it is the part that needs emptying and rinsing most often. It is the simplest fix for a kitchen without a built-in drainer, and it keeps the sink area organised rather than covered in propped-up crockery.
Specifications
| Frame | Durable white-coated metal |
| Drainage | Integrated spout directing water into the sink |
| Utensil holder | Removable |
| Holds | Plates, bowls, cups and cutlery |
Buying guide
Position the rack so the spout points into the sink and the tray sits level — a rack tilted the wrong way defeats the whole drainage design. Empty and rinse the utensil holder weekly, since it is the part that stays wet longest and where smells start. Dry the coated frame occasionally at the joints, because chips in a coating are where rust begins on any metal rack. Load plates in the same direction so water runs off consistently, and keep glasses at the end where they are least likely to be knocked. Wipe under the tray weekly too.
How it compares
Against a drying mat, a rack holds crockery upright so it dries faster and takes less counter area for the same load. Against an over-sink rack, it can go anywhere on the counter. For a very small kitchen, a roll-up over-sink rack takes even less space when packed away.
Frequently asked questions
How does the drainage work?
Water collects in the tray and runs out through the spout into the sink. Position the rack level with the spout pointing at the sink.
Why is the utensil holder removable?
It stays wet the longest and needs rinsing most often. Empty and rinse it weekly and the rack stays fresh.
Will the coated frame rust?
Keep the coating intact and dry the joints occasionally. Rust starts at chips and scratches in the coating rather than on the surface.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Diatom Mud Rubber Dish Drying Mat 40 x 50cm
- Acrylic Cutlery Organiser with Multiple Compartments, White Black or Grey
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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1. Order Processing
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2. Delivery Times
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nairobi CBD & environs | Same day or next business day |
| Greater Nairobi & Kiambu | 1–2 business days |
| Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret | 2–4 business days |
| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
| East Africa (regional) | 5–14 business days |
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
How does the drainage work?
Water collects in the tray and runs out through the spout into the sink. Position the rack level with the spout pointing at the sink.
Why is the utensil holder removable?
It stays wet the longest and needs rinsing most often. Empty and rinse it weekly and the rack stays fresh.
Will the coated frame rust?
Keep the coating intact and dry the joints occasionally. Rust starts at chips and scratches in the coating rather than on the surface.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.