Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

I have an idea to start the gas and gas accessories distribution in my region to be specific Kisii, Kenya. Lack of capital is what is hindering me to start the project. Looking forward for your support financially to help me jump start the idea

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

I have an idea to start distributing gas and gas accessories in Kisii, Kenya. In the region most people use firewood which is a climate hazard. For us to protect the forest and avoid global warming, we must come up with mechanisms like moving to green energy

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

First I'll be solving the problem of global warming to ensure we protect our forest and environment. Secondly, I'll be solving employment problem directly and when the business grows I'll be able to create job opportunities to others

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. It will reduce pollution to the environment 2. It will reduce the cutting down of trees as firewood. This will reduce global warming and other effects of climate change 3. It will create job opportunities to me and also to my other partners

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

My project is focused on all the households. This is because everyone use different methods to cook hence if we use the gases we would have moved a step to protect the environment

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-01-01

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.)

1 male who is my friend whom we have been operating bosa bosa business for a period of two years. 1 female who is my spouse and we are trying to mobilize resources to start the business idea

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

By starting this project, I'll be making profit out of it. This will increase our standards of living which will reduce the poverty level in our part

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Through creation of job opportunities I'll get money to purchase food related items hence hunger reduction

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

Gas use have no health related challenges

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The households near where the business will be located learn that gases should emplaced to protect the environment

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

1. One of my partners is a female 2. The project will greatly help the female while preparing meals

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

By protecting our forests, they act as water catchment areas hence ensure their is consistent supply of water

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Use of cookies gases is the affordable and clean energy

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

Through job creation, people will be employed hence economic growth

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

This will be achieved to ensure alm countries avoid emissions to the environment hence we reduce global warming

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Ensures people reside harmonly without environment hazards

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

2

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Use of cooking gases is the only choice we have to ensure we combat climate change and it's impacts

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

3

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

The use of cooking gases will protect the environment, our forests hence ensuring their is no climate change and it's effects

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

3

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

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.

3

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.

4

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

4

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

6

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

4

05.08 Justification

The products are available in the Market but they have not been delivered to every town, village and door

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

The fellow gas suppliers. I stand out from them as I'll locate the business to my customers doorsteps

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

Yes. My business idea have involved a female partner