Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

NILO LOGISTICS is a startup logistics company based in Nairobi Kenya, Westlands. After successfully shipping products at wholesale price to the country, I saw a challenge on how Kenyans buy products at such a high price.We connect buyers to WHOLESALERS .

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Having acquired contacts of Wholesalers in Select Europe Countries and China ,our aim is to connect the Kenyan market to more affordable products outside the country. What makes us different from other logistic companies in the country is that we ship products at wholesale from as low as one piece therefore also serving the local Mwananchi who has always wanted to own that Device , but couldn’t afford.To earn our clients Trust, we set up a physical location at Westlands.

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

We are in the process of solving Kenyans being sold products at extremely high price, we are also projecting to expand to other East African Countries. With the contacts we make outside the country everyday, we are confident that we will connect the Kenyan market to the wholesalers they so much desire

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

1.More Kenyans can start business thus increasing self employment 2.Kenyans can now own gadgets and Devices at wholesale prices 3.Genuine products will be available in the Kenyan market

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

The targeted beneficiaries is anyone who has attained 18 years of age in the republic of KENYA or a SUPERVISED MINOR

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-03-01

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.)

Iam the only Founder in my start up

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

https://www.tiktok.com/@kipsumbai.imports.ke?_t=8mreUDnIYPG&_r=1

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

c) Industry (equipment, commercial, logistical and professional services, transport)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

My startup can significantly help end poverty if the rate of employment increases

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

My start up contributes to the zero hunger goal because with increment of self employment opportunities, individuals can achieve food security

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

We have shipped gym equipments which promote good health and 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

With the new CBC curriculum, learners need electronic devices and with our help ,they can access cheap devices and at the same time good Quality

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

As we expand we will most definitely hire all genders in our company

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

With self employment the economy grows

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

With more people acquiring things at wholesale and starting their own business

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

My start up is working on reducing enequalities

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

Though I don’t really understand this , as long as it’s positive, we are for it

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

We promote peace

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

The goal is to see Kenyans afford any desired product and device

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

2

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

3

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

Though other companies offer logistic services , it is not tailored to the clients needs as ours

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main competitors are logistic companies who have the manpower and budget. What makes us different is the tailored service we offer to the Clients

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

We are constantly encouraging female entrepreneurs to get off their comfort zone and start something however small