Kenya - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

A low lift pump using the energy of flowing water to lift water to heights of up to 12m for use in small scale irrigation farms and other domestic requirements. The project targets small scale farmers facilities to pump water from flowing streams.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

The project involves designing a low lift pump that utilises the energy of flowing water to lift water to heights of up to 12m for use in small scale irrigation farms. The project targets small scale farmers and car wash facilities to pump water from flowing streams either directly to the farms or into elevated tanks where the water flows via gravity to point of use. The water will be pumped using the energy of flowing water from a small stream and combine this energy with the principle of air lock to move water up elevated heights of up to 12m.

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

The project aims to improve access to water for irrigation and other small scale uses to the disadvantaged groups especially small scale farmers with improved crop yields. I have learnt from my job as a sales engineer that water pumps are expensive and usually beyond the affordability of many farmers. Furthermore, inadequate access to the electricity grid in remote areas forces small scale farmers to depend on petroleum fuel driven pumps. Increasing prices of petroleum fuel has made it more difficult for these farmers to continue with their activities. access to solar pumps is also hampered by high initial costs leaving farmers with little choice but to take unsustainable loans to purchase these pumps. The project aims to provide a means for the small scale farmers to harness the energy of flowing water to pump water to their farms sustainably.

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

Access to water for irrigation with increased yields. Use of readily available energy in flowing streams with no environmental pollution. Use of readily available and affordable parts to assemble the pump.

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

The project targets small scale farmers and tree seedling growers with operations near flowing streams.

01.05 Quand avez-vous commencé à travailler sur votre projet ?

01/05/2024

01.06 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires sur votre projet en plus de vous ?

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01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

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

I am a sales engineer with Davis and Shirtliff Ltd with its headquarters in Kenya. I have worked with the company for 6 years primarily dealing with the provision of water and energy solutions in Kenya. I am particularly experienced in the design of water supply and solar power systems.

01.09 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://www.linkedin.com/in/milton-o-baa8b611a/

01.10 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre projet ?

a) Énergie (équipements, services, énergie durable et fossiles)

02.01.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project aims to improve access to water for small scale farmers situated alongside flowing streams with increased yields. The affordability and no running costs of the pump will ensure many farmers adopt it to cultivate their farms. Reducing poverty is a key element in a policy for food security, because poor people spend such a large share of their incomes on food, leaving them vulnerable to high food prices, and many poor people obtain much of their income from farming, leaving them vulnerable to declines in agricultural output.

02.02.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project has a particular focus on enabling small scale farmers access water for irrigation affordably and sustainably. The affordability and no running costs of the pump will ensure many farmers adopt it to cultivate their farms and produce food for their daily consumption and sale at local markets. Increased yields as a result of access to water will ensure increased yields and food security.

02.03.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Access to food and income generating activity through sustainable agriculture will ensure good health and wellbeing holistically. Availability of food and income contributes to good health as nutrition ensures improved immunity to common diseases while access to income contributes to general well being.

02.04.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Éducaiton de Qualité'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

When farmers can access cheaper energy sources they can use their incomes on paying school fees for their children. The access to water will also ensure that farmers release their children to attend school since they will not need manual labour in the farms to water the crops as happens in many smallholder farms. The extra income from the sale of surplus crops will also ensure that farmers have enough money to pay for school fees and purchase such items as books for their children.

02.05.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Women mostly are responsible for collecting water for domestic use and tending to smallholder farms. Access to affordable means of pumping water would release the tension on women while attending to the farms.

02.06.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

6

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project's main aim involves provision of water from flowing streams for smallholder farmers. Access to water is closely related to sanitation.

02.07.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project intends to harness the energy of flowing water to supply water to point of use. The source of energy is affordable and clean ensuring sustainability.

02.08.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project will contribute to economic growth as it will allow many farmers to engage in an economic activity that would yield an income eventually.

02.09.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovaiton et Infrastructure'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The innovation is not yet available in Kenya therefore will be revolutionary. The project will use locally available resources allowing farmers to use what they have within their disposal to assemble their pumps. The main aim is for farmers to have access to this technology and better their lives.

02.10.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

4

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.11.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

6

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The use of a sustainable source of energy will enable communities to live sustainably while protecting their environments.

02.12.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsable'

4

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.13.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Luttle contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project allows farmers to access water for irrigation with no environmental emissions.

02.14.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

2

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.15.01 Mon projetp contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

6

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project will allow seedling growers with operations near flowing streams to increase their operations with access to affordable means of pumping water. The seedlings are usually replanted to combat desertification and halt biodiversity loss.

02.16.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

4

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.17.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

3

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

05.01 Il existe un grand nombre de clients qui utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire à celui que nous envisageons de créer.

6

05.02 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.03 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

6

05.04 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

4

05.05 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

5

05.06 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.07 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

2

05.08 Justification de mon projet

Many farmers use pumps to move water to their farms, therefore the project taps into a field where there are many users. However, the financial implications of the existing pumps on the farmers exclude many farmers from using pumps to improve yields in their farms. The project will bring a new way of pumping water to the fields at no extra cost ensuring that farmers are introduced to a new technology for sustaining yields.

05.09 Qui sont vos principaux potentiels concurrents et qu'est-ce qui vous différencie d'eux ?

The main competitors are suppliers of engine driven pumps, electric pumps and solar pumps. However, this project stands out because it uses readily available energy from flowing stream of water to deliver water needed by smallholder farmers. The project targets farmers with limited access to capital to purchase and operate engine driven, electric or solar pumps.

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

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