Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

In this project we are going to talk about a bio digester septic tank project which involves the installation and operation of a sustainable waste management system that utilizes anaerobic digestion to treat organic waste.Instead of relying in traditional

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

In this project we are going to talk about a bio digester septic tank project which involves the installation and operation of a sustainable waste management system that utilizes anaerobic digestion to treat organic waste.Instead of relying in traditional septic tanks that require frequent emoting and can be detrimental to the environment,bio digester system offer a more eco-friendly and efficient solution.The process involves the decomposition of organic matter by bacteria in the absence of oxygen,resulting in production of methene gas and nutrient-rich liquid that can be used as fertilizer.

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

The current septic tank systems in use are causing environmental pollution due to release of harmful gases like methene and other organic compounds.Additionally,traditional septic tanks require frequent manual emptying which is both time consuming and unhygienic.To address these challenges,a proposal for implementing a bio digester septic tank system is necessary to provide an eco friendly and sustainable solution for efficient waste management.

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

To propose the installation of a environmentally friendly bio digester septic tank system that efficiently breaks down organic waste into biogas and nutrients-rich effluent .This system aims to provide sustainable and cost-effective sewage treatment for residential and commercial properties,promoting eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact.

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

Kiminini market residents in tranzoia county are my aim at serving.and the target beneficiary being the people living around the kiminini market center as a whole

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-05-13

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.)

Her name is Emily Agola a student we went college with and persuid water engineering (sanitation option)

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

bio digester are co-effective low maintenance and suitable for areas with limited access to centralized sewage systems.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

The effluent is rich in nutrients hence promotes agriculture

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

Biodigester septic tank give clean energy for cooking and heating

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

it educates on how clean energy is eco friendly to our environment

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

any of the gender is qualified to use the biodigester

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Biodigester septic tank treats waste and gives our the dffluend that is safe to the environment

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

onces installed a biodigester gives out affordable and clean gas for domestic use

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

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

it consist of different types of industrial material as a whole

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

bio-digester septic tank has great impact to the communities and cities since it only requires a small portion of space and no exhauster needed.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

it contributes in ensuring that we have a clean environment

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

it generates clean source of energy

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

since it uses biological measures to treat it gives out effluent that has no harm to aquatic animal at any given situation

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

the effluent is rich in nutrients. the biodigester controls effects of greehouse gas

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

it really contribute to peace because when we have a clean environment we have peace

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

it's a sole proprietorship kind of business

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.

5

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.

5

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

5

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

4

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

5

05.08 Justification

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

septic tanks installers are my competitors. Nzoia water services but due to their traditional way of waste treatment I out shine them all 100%

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

showing them the role of cleanliness and how important the use of a biodigester can improve on their health