Kenya - Startup under 3 years old
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Star Gas supplies_
Based in a growing town of maseno, Kenya and there being a university and resident around. I refill empty gas cylinder to student or even sell complete gas cylinder for 6kgs and 13kgs. And sell materials like cooking burner and gas cooker
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Star Gas supplies_
Describe your project or startup in a few words
Based in a growing town of maseno, Kenya and there being a university and resident around. I refill empty gas cylinder to student or even sell complete gas cylinder for 6kgs and 13kgs. And sell materials like cooking burner and gas cooker
01.01 Describe your startup in more detail
Maseno town is a growing town and is growing fast as there are students who study in maseno university. Students and residents need to cook and the better option for most of the students is the LPG cooking gas. In that case i sell complete gas cylinder that is either 6 kgs gas or even 13kgs gas.i also refill empty gas cylinder. I deal with all brands of cooking gas. I also make delivery at thier doorstep by foot.prices vary with time
01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?
Putting food on the table for both students and the local resident by providing them with more convenient way of cooking that is using the LPG gas which is more convenient than the commonly known charcoal or firewood
01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).
1. It is environment friendly 2. It is much more convenient
01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?
Students who study at maseno university Local resident who cook in their houses
01.05 When was your company established?
2023-11-10
01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?
Yes
01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?
0
01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?
0
01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)
The owners are semi skilled
01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:
Not answered01.11 Which industry best describes your project?
a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)
02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal
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02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup
My project is trying to eradicate poverty to the residents who use charcoal or even firewood as these two products are hazard to the health of an individual
02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal
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02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup
For a food to be ready it must be cooked And i provided them with the more convenient way of cooking thus ending hunger
02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal
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02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup
Cooking using firewood or charcoal is risky to ones health i therefore provide them with a more convenient way
02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal
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02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup
With growing technology moving from traditional way of cooking to modern ones
02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal
4
02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup
Not answered02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal
5
02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup
Cooking using the cooking gas does not affect the environment
02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal
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02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup
Cooking gas is affordable to both the students and the locals
02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth
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02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup
Cooking using an LPG gas does not produce out smoke which is not beneficial to human health
02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure
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02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup
Moving from traditional way of cooking to modern ones
02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal
4
02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup
Not answered02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal
5
02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup
Cooking using LPG gas does not affect the neighborhood
02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal
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02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup
Cooking using LPG gas is environmental friendly
02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal
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02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup
LPG not affected by weather changes
02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal
4
02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup
Not answered02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal
6
02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup
Its protects life on land in one way or another
02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal
4
02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup
Not answered02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal
4
02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup
Not answered06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.
6
06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.
1 - Strongly Disagree
06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.
6
06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.
5
06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.
6
06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.
6
06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.
5
06.08 Justification for my startup
Cooking with LPG gas is innovative as we embrace modern ways of cooking in the rural
06.09 Competitive Analysis
There are other similar business but what makes me stand out from them is that i make door to door delivery to my customers
11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?
Yes By employing female employee
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