The objective is to mature the commercial distribution model of the SaWa (safe water) solar-purified, affordable, and climate-friendly drinking water solutions in Kenya. This will be done while generating income for women and reducing risks of water-borne diseases and greenhouse…
The objective is to create a commercially viable circular economy model for household organic waste, that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves household waste services, and transforms the lives of informal waste workers. Household organic waste makes up over 60% of…
The objective is to validate how to reduce CO2 emissions by use of agri-waste while creating improved income and livelihoods for 3.750 nut farmers in Coastal Kenya. The project will work on creating waste management hubs at nut processing sites where…
The project objective is to develop a sustainable business model and financing solution for smallholder farmers to address the loss of food and income, through energy-efficient cold storage of harvest. The project will target the Nakuru and Nyandarua counties in…
WaterStarters (WS) uses an ecosystem approach to protect people, animals and the environment from climate change impact. The project aims at establishing sustainable water solutions for selected and interested communities, providing safe and clean water. The water starter model uses a…
One of the major challenges in Kenya’s waste and recycling sector is that the urban waste is either not collected and recycled at all, or it is collected by waste pickers who are perceived as outcasts and live in poverty,…
It is estimated that one-third of Kenya’s post-harvest seafood is lost before it can be sold and safely consumed with loss of income for small-scale fishers as a consequence. Two obstacles must be overcome to solve this problem: First, many…
Globally, consumers and retailers are becoming increasingly aware of the need for responsible production and consumption. There is therefore a market push to reduce the impact of harmful pesticides and other farm inputs on the environment, promote biodiversity and ensure…
Tourism is one of the strongest drivers of world trade and prosperity and contributes to 10% of global GDP. Its capacity to generate jobs, increase exports, and adopt new technologies makes it an important pillar for economic growth. However, according to…
The Taveta Banana Project will roll out interventions geared towards enhancing the competitiveness of the banana value chain and improving market access for the targeted farmers. It will deliver a socially and environmentally responsible fruit pulp processing factory that is…
