Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Poultry farming-Have broiler,layers ,selling eggs and small chicks

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

nguku is a kikuyu term meaning chicken 🐓. will rear all types of chicken,pigeons a ducks.Am considering to have layers so as to have eggs for sale. Broirers to send chicken meat and also electric hatchery to be selling small chicks.I intend also to use the available manure in small kitchen garden and sell the surplus manure.

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

Am trying to solve a problem shortage seasonal shortage of eggs,chicken meat and encourage people to use natural bio organic manure.

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.community will not struggle any more in getting quality poultry eggs and meat especially during December Holidays and that they will get at a cheaper price compared to that of a goat or sheep. 2.Chicken feces is used to make pig foods hence will be selling this to the neighbouring pig farms 4.Encourage use of orA good soil amendment, chicken manure adds organic matter and increases the water holding capacity if converted into ' black gold's biota in soil.A good fertilizer; chicken manure provides Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium to plants (more than horse, cow or steer manure). will have a chance to educate the community. 4.Will creat employment from the firm care takers to marketers and retailers of eggs and chicken meat.

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

1.My extended family and clan 2.The community around my Area. 3.The whole region especially Boarding schools,Hotels and guest houses in the area. I intend to expand to the county if resources will allow

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?

10

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

4

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

Poultry firm managers Tent makers Drivers Farmcure veterinary services

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?

l) Agriculture

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Offer employment opportunities in the firm and retail outlets Selling chinks meaning will encourage others to keep country Offer eggs and meat at cheaper prices compared to the imported ones hence increasing the demand of the product Increase usage of firm inputs,need specialists drivers and slaughter houses. Cater for food shortage.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Meat is a staple food to many Eggs provides healthy minerals to our bodies 2.Soil amendments manure to the land hence increasing the yield to the farmers.More foods

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

1.There’s no doubt about it: eggs are an incredibly nutritious food. Eggs are one of the few foods considered to be a complete high-quality protein source, because they contain all 9 essential amino acids. 2.Chicken meat is incredibly nutritious and one of the most popular protein sources worldwide. When included in a balanced diet, chicken may help improve muscle mass and support weight maintenance, among other health benefits.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

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

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Water is essential for all living things, including broilers. Broilers need clean, fresh water to drink, bathe, and cool themselves. Water also helps to transport nutrients throughout the body and remove waste products.my project will bost clean water supply to my region because I am the first beneficiary. 2.Clean water becomes especially critical during hot weather when chickens are more susceptible to dehydration. It also plays a crucial role in egg laying, as hens with access to clean water tend to lay more consistently and produce healthier eggs. About 75% of an egg is water, highlighting the direct correlation between water quality and egg laying efficiency. My project majorly depends on hygiene and clean water and any plan to have clean water,the project will fund.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Poultry waste to generate clean energy Funding to explore energy generation from poultry waste, pig slurry and insect frass will be secured.

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

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

This sector consists of many different levels of production, including breeding farms, hatcheries, feed factories, , broiler and layer farms and proczessing plants. Likewise, there are sub-units such as chicken, quail, duck, turkey, guinea fowl and goose in terms of species in the sector. In terms of infrastructure, different types of housing from thatched shed to automated, environmentally controlled sheds, normal feeders to automatic feeders and regular channel watering systems to automatic cups and nipples, automatic egg collection, refrigeration systems, nutraceutical and medicine manufacturing units, vaccine manufacturing units, manufacturing mechanical components to electronic gadgets required for various functions. Rendering plants and production for feathers. Therefore, it involves all the derived sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, and other engineering skills. The project will boost this industries as they will be the real stake holders.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Poultry farming is deeply embedded in kenyan society and is seen in almost all households from the landless rural poor to the affluent urban population. It serves as a significant source of livelihood, food security, nutrition and contributes to the country's economic development. My project aims at stabilizing poultry products in our region by having a consistence in production throughout the season to avoid imports when there is scarcity of eggs and meat.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Poultry farming is a major source of food for people around the world. In fact, poultry meat is the most widely consumed meat in the world, and eggs are a major source of protein and other nutrients.Poultry farms can be established in various regions, but choosing an optimal location is key. Proximity to urban or peri-urban areas ensures a ready market for both meat and eggs. The farm should be accessible via all-weather roads and situated away from flood-prone areas. We shan have a continuous supply so as to satisfy the market with it's demand

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

5

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Minimizing water use: Poultry production can be a water-intensive industry. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) states that the average broiler chicken consumes about 1.8 gallons of water per day. Sustainable poultry farmers can minimize water use by using water-efficient equipment, such as drip irrigation, and by recycling water.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Reducing waste: Poultry manure is a major source of waste. The FAO estimates that the global poultry industry produces about 1.4 billion tons of manure per year. Sustainable poultry farmers can reduce waste by using composting or anaerobic digestion to convert manure into fertilizer or energy.

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

6

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Source of food to many Source of employment Source of joy to many families

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

All stakeholders will be enjoying the existence of my project

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.

4

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.

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

We intend to improve on production by using efficient and improved technology hence ensuring continuous production of poultry products to cut-short the currently production which satisfy the High demand seasonaly.

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

Existing poultry famers in the Area. I purpose to have eggs and meat in all seasons so as to sustain the customers. I also intend to use new and efficient technology in rearing, hatcheries and in chicken meat production.

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

Employment opportunities, secretary and in packaging will be purely females