Kenya - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Komolion Eco-Kilimo envisions to be a leading center for climate-smart agriculture in Tiaty,Baringo, fostering a network of prosperous eco-farmers who are stewards of the environment, drivers of rural economic development and community impact.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

Komolion Eco-Kilimo seeks to empower small-scale farmers in Komolion and Tiaty through clean energy technologies in irrigation,capacity building and market access to farm produce achieving climate-resilient sustainable agriculture, improved livelihoods, and a thriving community. The project is focused on delivering these value propositions. • Training and education: Provide workshops, seminars, and demonstrations on sustainable agricultural practices, including climate-resilient crops, organic methods, and value addition techniques. • Input supply: Facilitate access to high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs at competitive prices through bulk purchasing or partnerships. • Technology adoption: Train farmers on using digital tools for farming, such as weather forecasting apps, market information platforms, and mobile payment systems. • Value addition services: Offer post-harvest training and equipment rentals for processing and preserving produce, such as drying

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

Food insecurity and malnutrition are major issues in arid areas of Tiaty in Baringo County,fortunately,the area of focus Komolion is surrounded by Lake Baringo a major source of fresh water.The residents have to source their food; vegetables from Marigat which is 40kilometres away and sometimes the route is impassible due to banditry attacks, low literacy level which has led to low adoption of clean energy to pump water and irrigate their farms.Komolion Eco-Kilimo was conceptualized to put 100 acres into vegetables and cereals production using clean energy to power solar pumps and modern water application methods.The output realised all year round will be sold to ensure business viability and scale-up while availing the much need nutritionitious crops in their right quality and quantities.

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).

° Improved crop production and bridging the nutrition gap ° Enhanced income levels by selling the farm outputs ° Technological transfer to the farmers I intend to work with who will scale up their production. ° Improved biodiversity; the area of focus is covered by bushes and introducion of new crops will improve biodiversity and edge out charcoal burning as an income source.

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

° 300 Women of Komolion Location ° 200 youths of Komolion Location ° 100 men of Komolion Location ° 1000 households indirect served as the market for the product

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

28/02/2024

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

1

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

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

I've a Agricultural Engineer with 3 years of experience in Arid and semi arid farmers and community mobilization.

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/elvinmangeni?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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

l) Agriculture

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The farmers i'm working with will gain a sustainable income source reducing their poverty index.

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 area experiences extreme drought most parts of the year and the produce realised will be consumed directly enriching the farmers diet requirement and reducing children malnutrition.

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

A well balanced diet and income source will have a great impact on target farmers health and well being.Our target market will also be provided with good vegetables and cereals reducing health complications related to poor diet and lack of food.

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

Children who relied on relief food will now have more time to focus on their education as their parents will have enough food and will be able to afford to buy their kids books,pens and any fees required to keep their children in school as most spend alot of time at home due to lack of money or delayed disbursement of bursary.

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

The project is domiciled in a ni indigenous pastrol community where women are left out in the decision of livestock sale and men keep the money.Women engage in sale of households items like vegetables and cereals.Through Komolion Eco-Kilimo women income will be boosted as they will engage in direct production compared to relying on buying from markets which are 40 kilometres away

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Water from Lake Baringo will be pumped and piped to the farms which are close to homes which reduces the distance covered to access it.Pumping closer to homes reduces susceptability to crocodiles and hippo attacks which roam freely around the shores of the lake. Additional treatment of the water will become easily made and this reduces contamination of the water source through laundry activities and bathing at the source.

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

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 boost introducion of decent work through crop production as opposed to charcoal burning or climate challenged animal production and will cause a massive shift on economic growth innthe community i've focused on and model be scaled to more dry areas in Kenya.

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 project seeks to introduce new technology in Irrigation which will foster innovation among women and youths by over 60% through efficient water application systems and piping methods

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project will elevate women as key production channels and economic decision makers by upto 70%,it will also boost the area standards as it has been categorised as a hard to live area with the potential to feed Kenyans and add over Kshs 5 million per 50 acres of production to the economy annually from the negative as a consumer

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project inculcates impact that will ensure that the community will reduce reliance on relief food by 40% and engage in productive activities not only for their daily consumption but future generation.

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

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02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project will have minimal losses as most of the inputs will be as compost manure reducing the use of artificial fertilisation by upto 60% during production.

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 utilizes clean energy which help reduce damage by harmful gases and its scope will include activities such as tree planting to counter the impacts of deforestation.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Komolion Eco-Kilimo will provide alternative source of economic activity growing of legiums such as beans reduce exploitation of immature fish which is the major source of cheap protein in the diet of most locals preserving the growth of fish to maturity.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Through revitalized crop production it will help combat desertification as more land shall be put into use reduce charcoal burning as an economic activity and help restore degraded biodiversity.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Insecurity is rampant inbtge area which has been causes by drought and lack of income sources and through revitalized Agripreneurs peace will be promoted as the Venture is sustainable and scalable to different areas.More people will be included promoting as sense of a just system for the whole community of women,men and youths.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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.

2

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

3

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.08 Justification de mon projet

Komolion Eco-Kilimo value proposition is specific to farming community who i've understood their challenge and i'm providing a customized yet integrated clean energy ,pumping and efficient Irrigation system which is easy to use and scale-up in future.The system is undergoing alot of test of reliability in harsh climatic conditions such as extreme solar radiations and heavy winds from the water source which most product are not tested to such standards

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

Main competition are established solar and Irrigation companies,my value proposition is specific farming community who i've understood their challenge and i'm providing a customized yet integrated clean energy and efficient Irrigation system which is easy to use and scale-up in future.

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

I'm promoting female entrepreneurs by offering small loan facilities at affordable rates so that they can expand their businesses and also providing knowledge in marketing and sourcing of quality products from cheaper sources so that they can leverage on their profits.