Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

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Hamara Africa Energy is a last-mile distributor of cleaner, affordable, & efficient cooking energy (LPG) in communities located in rural and marginalized areas using a pay-as-you-go model with as littles as $5 per month

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Hamara Africa Energy is a social enterprise for profit that focuses on the adoption of cleaner, affordable, efficient, and reliable clean cooking energy in rural and marginalized areas of Kenya. Our business focuses on communities in the last mile, where we ensure that they can acquire a clean cooking set that uses LPG, access refills, and is also able to contribute to carbon credits by saving more trees. , Our model is customer-dependent on customers as we allow a rent-to-own model where the customer pays in installments until they own the products. More so, we provide energy-efficient cooking appliances that, in combination, ensure that a customer saves up to 37% on clean cooking. We don't just transform kitchens; we transform lives too

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

The problem Hamara Africa Energy is trying to solve is the lack of access to cleaner, affordable, and efficient cooking energy in rural and marginalized areas of Kenya by reducing the high initial cost of purchase and refill. Moreso, fuel stalking occurs in our homes. This lack of access leads to several issues, including: Health problems arise from the use of traditional cooking methods, such as burning wood or dung, that produce harmful smoke that contributes to respiratory illnesses. Environmental damage: traditional cooking methods do contribute to deforestation as people cut down trees for firewood. Economic hardship that will eliminate the high cost of traditional cooking fuels can strain household budgets. Hamara Africa Energy's solution is to provide clean cooking sets that use LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) to these communities. LPG is a cleaner burning fuel that produces less smoke and is more efficient than traditional methods. Hamara Africa Energy also makes these cooking se

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Traditional cooking methods do produce dangerous fumes, causing respiratory problems our clean cooking sets, fueled by LPG, burn significantly cleaner, reducing health risks and creating a safer, more pleasant cooking environment. Traditional methods often rely on firewood, leading to deforestation, soil erosion, and a decline in biodiversity. Our solution translates to less deforestation and a smaller environmental footprint. Plus, our rent-to-own model makes clean cooking affordable, freeing up your hard-earned money for other necessities. Accessibility of LPG and energy-efficient appliances can be a hurdle in rural and marginalized areas, our solutions ensures reliable, timely access and as close as to the customer as possible

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

Our product and service are directed towards households in the rural areas. These households rely on firewood, coal, and fuel stalking depending on seasons and economic situations, Where there is money they use different fuel mode. These household can afford a minimum of $15 a month to afford both our products/ service and refill service for sustainability.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

21/03/2022

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

2

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

- Steve Andrews is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience leading businesses, ten of which were focused on last-mile distribution of clean energy products in rural Africa. He is passionate about clean and renewable energy and environmental sustainability. He is driven by a deep desire to create positive change in Africa through sustainable business practices

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://hamara-africa.co.ke/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamara-africa-energy/

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Énergie (équipements, services, énergie durable et fossiles)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

3

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02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

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02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

2

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02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

2

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02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

2

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02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Transitioning households to cleaner cooking: Hamara Africa reduces dependence on polluting fuels, creating cleaner air, especially important for rural communities often shrouded in smoke. Last-mile distribution: We ensure accessibility by reaching remote areas typically lacking infrastructure for clean energy solutions. This expands access to clean cooking for those who wouldn't have it otherwise. Pay-as-you-go Model: The innovative payment plan removes upfront cost barriers, making clean energy solutions affordable for low-income households. This empowers them to adopt cleaner cooking methods. Overall, Hamara Africa's work directly addresses the core objectives of SDG #7 by promoting access to affordable and clean energy for rural Kenyans, contributing to a healthier environment and economic development.

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

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02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

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02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

2

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02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

3

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02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

3

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02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

5

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Hamara Africa's focus on clean and efficient cooking solutions aligns with SDG #12's goals of sustainable production and consumption by reducing reliance on unsustainable resources and promoting responsible use of energy.

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

2

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02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

4

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06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

4

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

3

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

3

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

3

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

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06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

3

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

4

06.08 Justification

THe products used have been in existence before at high cost. Our model is the innovative one that we have applied and helped lower upfront cost of adoption of clean cooking energy.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

In the market space there are key players especially cash sales, and recently M-gas. However these don't pose as huge competitors and Hamara focusses on rural and marginalized areas where there are no players. The challenge we face is more on adoption process due to heavy reliance of firewood and coal

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

By ensuring we work with women, who are key stakeholders in the adoption of cleaner cooking in households and community. Our team of Agents (Over 50) are all women who have ensured the success of Hamara in transitioning communities to cleaner cooking energy.