Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

My project is about making table mats using threads of different colours.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

I started the project on 02 December 2023,

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

The issue of poverty due to scarce jobs in my country really affects most of youths,so i decided to start my own hustle to finance myself in my daily duties.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Actually the business brings for me income and I'm so greatful with it, secondly,the project does not require more labour and its materials are always available.Thirdly,The table mats gives humble time in terms of transportation.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

My project aims people who have houses as they take tablemats to beautify there houses.Also, it's also used in offices for official searvices.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-12-02

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

1

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Martha Wafula,she also assist me in making table mats as she is so skillful in making productsattractive,she is 24 years Old and she's a secondary high school graduate.

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

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

e) Secondary commodities (cars and parts, consumer durables and apparel, retail)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Actually, the starup business really supports me in terms of getting income and through that i usually pay my small bills, buying of foodstuffs and many other things. I'm so greatful with it because slowly by slowly through my savings i will achieve my many other goals

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

When i sell my products, actually i get money and of course i can't go hungry when i have little money in my pocket,so it provides me with zero hunger

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

You know when you work,it help someone with physical fitness and through that helps in promoting good health and also reduces stress and mental illness when working.It also enables me seek for medication incase i feel ill because i get money through savings.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

By making this table mats using threads,some of young people usually see on how i make them.And during my free time i usually teach those who are willing on how to make them. Sometimes when get some good amount,i used to pay for my brother and sister school fees to parsue their education.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

With me if someone is willing to participate in my business,i usually welcome them and even teach them despite of their gender

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

The water i used is much very clean and there is a good condusive environment which supports clean water.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

My business really promote economic development because i usually participate in paying government tax to enable the country grow.i do a decent work which is really attractive and

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

My goal is to grow and even come up with digital machines that make work easier and make an industry in my country

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

3

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Actually my goal here is to save money and buy a land where i can invest in agricultural farming and through this i would be promoting employments to other youths

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

I usually promote peace because to grow in business successfully you must have a good relationship with my customers or other workers.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

I walk up every day with a mentality of achieving my goal

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

4

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

6

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

The hawkers who distributs the products especially in rural areas where most of the customers are.But according the way i usually make my products are of high quality and the price is comment able and affordable to my every customers,i provided payment installments to some of my customers and that is how im competing strongly.

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

Yes,even my partner worker is a lady who assists me in my project,and more so my desire is to develop and create more employment opportunities.