Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

My businesses idea come as result of insufficient supplier of energy material i.e petroleum and its lubricants in our home town. The available supplies do it in retail and hence forcing the customer's to strain. This has boosted me to come up with it.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

I am a youth who recently finalized my diploma course in petroleum geoscience as a discipline. I am from Elgeiyo marakwet County in Kenya, marakwet west sub county. I am passionate in business and since I heard of the Total Energies Setup challenge I figured out the problem in our home town i.e Kapsowar and come up with the plan . The business idea will solve the ongoing challenge in supply of petroleum and its products to customers.

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

Insufficient supply of petroleum and its products. Quality and clean products. Unemployment amongst the youth since the idea will create job to one or two staff to help in running.

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

Availability of the needed products on time. Quality products hence reducing cost of maintenance and servicing of machines. Creation of employment i.e the support staff and I.

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

Farm machinery holders Local transport operators i.e motorbike users. All power driven machines.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-01

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

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

2

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

3 have finished the bachelor degree courses and 2 are form four level.

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?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

The project will create employment that's on my site and also those who will help me run the business.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

since job creation has been done by the business, income generation will be there hence some need will be meet through the income earned.

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

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Good health will be achieved since I will ensure medical cover will be registered to my staff and also myself. If incase of unhealthy issue we will visit our medical centres.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

since education is the only equaliser I will ensure that education is factored in on my staff and also those ongoing students to help them achieve their goals. I will run. some mentorship program to the students and encourage them to work hard and also come up with new business ideas

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

I will include gender in my employes if given the opportunity .

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

I will ensure that my business empress environmental conservation and also do clean up exercise on one of the days with the surrounding communities In our town and water catchments areas. We will partner with environment department both national and local government in environmental days though tree planting practice.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

5

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

I will comply with the stated prices by the government authorities without violating them.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

I will ensure to comply with my companies vision and mission to meet my expectations and satisfy clients need.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

With its growth I will ensure and promise to expand the business with time.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

I will ensure to do job market variation and find a consolation with business experts and economists to help me reduce the inequalities.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

business environment is factors on its success. I will bind mutual and friendly working zone with my surroundings i.e other business members in my town.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

I will comply with the stated policies that will in contributing consumption and production goal.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

I will ensure that we work with up to date policies on climate change movement. Complying with the policies towards green energy establishment.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

6

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

water is basic need. I will comply with the policies given i.e keeping green and good for use.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

I will do nature keeping programs with time i.e planting of trees and keeping the ecosystem.

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

6

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

I will keep and respect human rights policy and respect working environment policy.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

with time I will partner with successfull business development companies to help meet meet 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.

6

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

6

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

5

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

5

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

6

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

The business is set up to solve the problem in the area. I will ensure all are adhere to keep the idea to its best.

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

I will.ensure the product are all available and do supply on time. I will keep supplying quality staff.

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

Yes. I will ensure gender rule is observed in my business