Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The objective of this project is to make waste/garbage useful by generating energy from it. This is to be achieved through methods like pyrolysis,gasification, combustion & anaerobic digestion.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

One of the major problems facing urban centres in Kenya is waste management. Waste/garbage from dumpsites like Dandora in Nairobi, which is a nuisance, can be transitioned from bane to boon through being used as a source of energy. This will promote environmental conservation as well as help meet energy demands that keep rising Employment opportunities will also be created through this project

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

The main problems that this project tries to solve are: 1) Environmental degradation through making use of waste/garbage 2) Energy crisis, to ensure more energy is generated to meet the ever rising demand 3) Unemployment, to ensure that employment opportunities are created especially for the youth

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

The major product of this project is energy and its merits include: 1)Clean energy as the final energy form will be electricity which is eco-friendly 2)Cheap energy which will ensure more people can afford it 3) Sustainable energy which will ensure that energy be generated from waste to meet the present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs

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

The target group/beneficiaries of this project will be the energy consumers who rely on electricity for their day-to-day activities, by ensuring that they get an affordable and reliable energy, the youth who are currently struggling with unemployment problem to get employment opportunities through this project as well as the general public especially those living near dumpsites to have a clean and safer environment free from the encumbrance of gabbage

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-05-01

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.)

Not applicable

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

Linkedin.com/in/sammy-opicha

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

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Even though this project will not end poverty entirely, it will help reduce the level through ensuring that people get access to affordable energy and unemployment problem is solved, especially for the youth, by being part of this project directly as employees or using the energy generated from this project to start their own small & medium scale enterprises

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

One of the solutions to hunger problem/sustainable agriculture is mechanization of agricultural activities to maximize output. Mechanization means that machines be used in agricultural sector.These machines use power(energy) which will be our major product

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Gabbage/waste is a decomposing matter, it produces foul smelling gases that are harmful when inhaled. This is a major problem for people living near dumpsites.The pungent smell that emanates from these sites is an air pollutant.This project aims to reduce this problem by making use of this waste

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Most schools, especially public schools are not connected to electricity.Electricity is a key component as far as education quality is concerned.Quality education means incorporation of ICT services, all which need electricity to be powered. This project will be generating electricity for use in learning centres such as schools

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

This project will have partners from different sectors, men and women. Through generation of affordable power, women will be able to start business enterprises.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Gabbage is a water pollutant. This is the case with rivers in urban centres like Nairobi River.To reduce the amount of waste in water bodies by making it useful, this will be a step towards clean water and sanitation

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Generating energy from waste, which is readily available will ensure that the energy generated is affordable and clean as the ultimate form of energy will be electricity, which is environmental friendly

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Generating energy from waste means more energy and this means more businesses can operate even during the night and this will have positive impact on the economy

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

As soon as this project kicks off, more research will be done to ensure that proper mechanisms are put in place so that the quality of power being generated is at peak and this is done efficiently

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

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

As mentioned earlier, one of the major problems facing urban centres and cities like Nairobi is gabbage/waste management.Waste is a nuisance as far as human settlement is concerned as it is a pollutant of both air and water.This project will help mitigate this problem

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Energy is a basic factor of production.By generating more energy, production is enhanced and subsequently consumption

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Waste contributes to greenhouse gases through production of such gases as methane, hence reducing waste though energy Generation means reducing greenhouse gas emissions

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

5

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Much of industrial waste is dumped in oceans & seas eg plastic.This negatively affects marine ecosystem.To minimize this, making use of this waste is a great step forward

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Terrestrial creatures are heavily affected by waste/,gabbage as it causes health problems as aforementioned. This includes people and animals

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

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

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

5

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.

5

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.

5

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?

My main competitors are KPLC but I stand out from them because I will supply reliable and affordable power by conserving the environment

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

No