Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Manech is a business name that I myself crafted when I thought of a business that would help me solve farmers problem of selling their rice in mwea Kenya at a good price and with an added value at a large and small scale too

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

This business is aimed at creating a common pool of rice products in mwea Kenya specifically where farmers are not yet getting value for their produce as it should. Rice farming in this area being for staples and economic purpose would raise the revenue and also aid to development and creation of job opportunities in this area where many youths are mostly idle. This is a highly productive area and once the business thrives alongside other existing firms but operating independently from them and also differently would allow farmers and non farmers get the value for their work. This also would help consumers all over the country realse the value to locally produced rice in the country and therefore minimize imports thus makng the shilling stable.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

I'm trying to help farmers get value for their handy works in the plantation by giving them a commensurate pay to their job and quality of their produce and also minimize usage of drugs and idleness in the area which causes robbery theft and also school dropping out due to peanut pay for rice thus people living in adverse poverty..

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Using the locally produced rice would help minimize the imports we have in rice products and also help promote the farmers . By providing job opportunities in this area the area will realize economic growth and development from the government due to its contribution to revenue collection. By helping join the farmers to the market this business will help people realize food security and also enjoy the local flavor that Kenya gives.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Farmers in mwea and in the rice scheme at large Youths in the region from the area and also from other regions Consumers in our country Students in highschools and colleges who will be consuming The government due to revenue Drivers Technician and IT specialist

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-10-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Mary wakabari who deals with getting the product from the farms to the place we make sales from

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Farming

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

By helping the farmers pocket good money and through job creation in translation, farming, grading, distribution marketing and also giving financial knowledge.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

By having the business in existence many people will be brought back to farming the rice in the region and help end hunger and also distribute it in the country and help have a national reserve for it.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

The quality of the products depends on the type of farming and what is used to grow the rice. When you grow it organically the better the quality thereby reducing chances of I'll health and good well being .

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

The farmers after getting better pay they will be able to pay fee for their children in the schools. When food is distributed in the schools students will have enough food and able to concentrate.many people will venture to agricultural knowledge.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

In this business we will promote all genders as this work is not based on physical alignment or appearance as everyone fits equally depending on their ability to serve.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

When farmers will be using organic fertilizer they will not pollute the water bodies in the region thus achieving water cleanliness and sanitation

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

The husks make good carbon free charcoal and thereby reducing cost of energy and clean energy.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

The business will promote economic growth in the region thereby people will strive to work hard in healthy business environment. The farmers and other workers will be motivated and thereby promoting to revenue collection.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

This is purely going to engage the IT through marketing and campaigns in the country by also makes ng the product known worldwide. This will also bring at our minds to bring on board platforms that will reach a big group.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

This will be achieved through sensitive meetings with large scale and small scale farmers, the youth elderly and also people from other regions as well

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Mwea being a growing town with such businesses it will grow so fast thereby increasing and heading to achieving sustainability in employment and other infrastructure growth.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Customers of the products and farmers will be linked thereby a good flow that is mutual . This will aid to good and responsible consumption and production as the farmers will be sensitive to not offend the consumer.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Encouraging farmers to use organic fertilizer and also new farming methods will help save the climatic change. This will also be backed by forums of education on climate change and ways of taking care of the nature.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

The rivers in the region will be used in an achievable way and also reduce water wastage in the region to farming rice

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

The bare lands in the region will be converted to useful ones by conduction of extensional service by agricultural officers in the region to grow Rice.

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

5

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

By creating jobs crimes will be minimal thus maintaining peace and calmness in the region.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Yes partnering with farmers and consumers

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

4

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

3

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

We tried adding value to the rice and grading best

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Other rice nills in the region like nice digital The jamiis pishori The tanzanian rice The Pakistan rice What makes me stand out is that the variety we grow is only grown here and is very good when graded properly and with care

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes I am by recruiting more yo business and motivation