Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Making unga from dried banana pea for porridge

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

▎Project: Making "Unga" from Dried Banana Pea for Porridge This project aims to develop a process for making a nutritious and palatable "unga" (flour) from dried banana pea, suitable for making porridge. This project is relevant for communities with access to banana pea and seeking alternative sources of food. Project Phases: Phase 1: Research and Development • Literature Review: Research existing methods for processing banana pea and making flour from other legumes. Identify potential challenges and opportunities. • Ingredient Sourcing: Secure a reliable source of dried banana pea. Analyze its nutritional content and potential allergenic properties. • Pilot Production: Develop and test different methods for grinding dried banana pea into flour. Experiment with different drying techniques, grinding methods, and flour fineness. • Porridge Recipe Development: Create various porridge recipes using the banana pea flour, focusing on flavor, texture, and nutritional value. Phase 2: O

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

This project has the potential to contribute to food security,nutrionla well being and economic empowerment in communities with access to banana pea.it can also provide a sustainable and accessible source of protein and other essential nutrients.

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

Nutrional benefits : high in fiber ,rich in protein , source of vitamins and minerals, low in far Sustainability and accessibility: waste reduction, local sourcing, affordable alternative It is also gluten free,making it a suitable option for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.

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

The targeted population is locally communities that waste and throw banana pea as a waste though can produce porridge that can serve a greater population

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-04-10

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

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

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

Still in process of getting partnership with other organisations

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?

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

Providing an increased food security and economic empowerment

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Improved nutrition for communities and individuals Food diversification reducing reliance on a limited number of food staples.

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

Improved dietary intake with high fiber, protein and vitamin content of banana pea flour and reduced food insecurity by increasing access to nutrious food

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

It nurture and bring talent and research in the field of education.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Empowerment of women :empowers women in agricultural communities ,providing them with income generating opportunities.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Reduced water consumption: banana pea cultivation requires less water compared to some other crops contributing to water conservation efforts.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

5

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Cultivating banana pea is safe and just drying the pea instead of throwing conserves ernivironment.

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 creation: these will create a lot of jobs in rural areas contributing to sutlstainable development .

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Contributes with higher percentage in innovation industry

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Sustainable food systems by promoting the use of locally available and unslderutilised resources.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Waste reduction : using by product like banana pea promotes responsible consumption and production by reducing waste.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Reduced carbon print: promoting local food production and reducing reliance on imported food can help decrease the carbon footprint associated with food production.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Reduced pollution, the project indirectly contribute to the health of marine ecosystems.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Biodiversity conservation . The project can help promote sustainable agricultural practices that support biodiversity.

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

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Collaboration: the project requires collaboration between different stakeholders,including farmers , processors ,researchers and communities to achieve it's goals.

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

6

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

6

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

5

05.08 Justification

It is unique and innovative as it will help people from different communities be empowered and get the contents they have not found for long time.

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

Uji power as the contents in each are different but this one of banana pea covers a lot

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

Actually am doing so so that we can grow together