Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Mtoto ni Baraka child care is basically a business that caters for working mum or entrepreneurs who are not comfortable with an au pair.A child is a blessing from God and sometimes mothers feel guilty when leaving their kids and going to work.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Mtoto ni Baraka child care.Times have changed,women are taking part in the world of today and equality is currently happening, but regardless of the wins women have they still need to be good mothers and sometimes it takes a toll on them, which in return causes poor performance at their workplace or their own businesses.At our child care we offer a variety of service apart from taking care of your child while at work.We plan on having a vast area where we can teach children teamwork in terms of playing with each other, basic fun games that activate one's mind.A child's development is rapid and they are quick at mimicking and also learning so we can teach them more about the Bible through stories and songs

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

Eight out of ten mothers are not comfortable with a house manager these days so they opt to leave their work and be a full time mom.Our business is all about creating a good, sustainable and ample environment that a mother would feel comfortable leaving his or her child in our care for a whole day.A happy mother is a happy child,so whenever mums go to work they can have the free spirit in them because they know the child is safe

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

1.Our service caters for the wellbeing of both the mother and child 2.Opens up opportunities for moms to be and moms who are going back to work after maternity leave 3.Women can be their own boss because their mind will be clearer which will help then navigate as corporate women or entrepreneurs 3.At an early stage the child would learn living with children who he or she is not used to them.

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

The service provided will serve women who are mothers,and also fathers who have taken the role of the mother in the home.Secondly it will cater the needs of the children who are left under our care since we have everything lined up for them in terms of meal preps,games to play , outdoor activities and also the joy and love that comes from taking care of children is just sweet

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?

4

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.)

Phelister Ogeto is a full time nanny for over twenty years experience Hellen Kemunto is a health records officer at a nearby hospital

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

Mtoto ni Baraka child care

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Child care and mother's wellbeing

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

In the past years women have been given the role of home makers which is not a hard or bad task to do , but as we have advanced we have seen women take up big roles in the society while still being home owners ,so why should we stop? You can still be a good mother and climb up the corporate ladder because at our child care your child is our first priority

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

We have nurses on standby and also nutritionist who have vast experience with children, therefore they have helped us come with a good meal schedule for children based on different ages , allergies and the nutritional value

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

The well being if the child is our first priority because we are careful as to what is important for the baby be it the food or the area of our services.Good health in terms of cleanliness in our food and our area

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Since we shall be receiving children with different ages our early childhood advisor ha come up with learning activities that caters for children in all ages

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Our main goal is for women to go to work without being worried about their child's wellbeing it would help them become more productive at their place of work.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Dealing with children is not quite easy because some of them may be toddlers who seem to be everywhere everytime.Constant water supply is a must for us and sanitation is a task that we as shareholders is non negotiable

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Solar panels will be our main source of energy because we have been blessed with good sun

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Since there is a need for good centers for child care we have come up with mtoto ni baraka child care both parents can work which will promote economic growth

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

For a niche to be found there has to be a demand and people who have taken a role in motherhood is probably a relief for them because they will have someone to take care of their kids as they would have wished

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

We have received great expertise locally with different professionals

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

For our foreseeable future our location is a well guarded area and sustainable for child welfare

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Taking care of future generation requires vast experience which we are well equipped with

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

By using biogas and also solar panels will help us take care of the environment.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Water sanitation is the most important thing and teaching the children on how to conserve water life will be one of our life skills lessons

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Motherhood is a job that is priceless,so we shall be helping mothers in taking care of their children.The mental health of the mother will help or society immensely because they are the drivers of our everyday life

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

Taking care of children is a beautiful thing seeing them grow in to better beings for the society brings peace because they will become great people in the society to come

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

We have created partnership across specialist in terms of child welfare, nutrition,nurses and aupairs.

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

2

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

2

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

Apart from taking care of a child we also teach them basic life skills

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

We have well established baby care centers but none of them have a good playing area for the kids.

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

I have not yet started the campaign but I plan to