Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Miss T Sauces business born out of a passion for creating the tastiest chili products using the finest, freshest tomatoes. At Miss T Sauce, we start by crafting our own tomato paste, ensuring no tomato goes to waste despite any cosmetic imperfections.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

a business born out of a passion for creating the tastiest chili products using the finest, freshest tomatoes. At Miss T Sauce, we start by crafting our own tomato paste, ensuring no tomato goes to waste despite any cosmetic imperfections. This commitment not only guarantees a unique and incomparable flavor across our diverse range of sauces but also promotes sustainability. Our luxury brand stands tall among industry giants like Heinz, offering a gourmet experience that tantalizes the taste buds. But Miss T Sauce is more than just incredible flavor; it’s a force for good in our community. We’ve created employment opportunities for local youth, empowering the next generation with skills and careers they can be proud of. Miss T Sauce is a shining example of innovation, quality, and community spirit, making it a prime candidate for any competition aimed at supporting new businesses. Taste the difference with Miss T Sauce – where every bottle tells a story of quality and sustainability

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

Unemployment among the youth. Importing of condiments that can be very well manufactured within the country. Importation of tomato paste.

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

High quality condiments. Luxury brand made from our own country Job provision within the country

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

My target are the chilli lovers. The group that enjoys quality chilli in their condiments.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-11-23

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

2

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.)

My rider who helps with delivering the products to the customer. My business partner.

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

https://www.instagram.com/miss.t.sauce?igsh=N3h0MWRpdjZzdGh1

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

By creating jobs for the youth.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

By creating our own paste..we are promoting tomato farmers in rhe country.

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

By creating high quality chilli sauce that is healthy for consumption

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Our product is not sexually biased

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

We ensure the use of clean water in the production of our sauces

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

We use glass packaging, and encourage our customers to recycle and we reward them with a discount.

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

Job provision to the youth

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

We have a luxury brand that gives hope to the youth that we are able to come up with quality products within the company, without having to import them.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Our product isn't biased in any way

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Recycling the packaging

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Recycling of the packaging

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

We encourage recycling

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

2

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

Recycling the packaging

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

Our product bring together people of different ethnicities, ages and cultures to sit together and enjoy a meal with on aim....savour the juicy flavours of the sauce.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

By using glass and not plastic we are encouraging a sustainable development with the countries glass manufacturers

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

First, we make our own tomato paste that is used in making the condiments. Our base is chilli...which satisfies the gap of chilli lovers who were forced to survive with similar condiments with no chilli in them.

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

Kaputei. We stand out from them because our taste is richer and fuller...we use more engridients that make the sauce rich in flavour. Our packaging is glass not plastic.

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

Yes I am.