SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; KENYA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Solar Lamps.
Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Econome is a one-stop trusted distribution brand for a variety of affordable utility products such as clean energy and productive use appliances for low-income households across Kenya. Our vision is to make life better for African households, one product at a time.
The Econome model is based on building a trusted and cost-effective last mile distribution channel through sales of a range of quality, affordable and impactful energy products to rural households. We work with mainly women entrepreneurs by offering them a business opportunity to make good sales that can sustain their livelihoods. With a full basket of different products, the probability of one making sales in each household is higher than if it were only one product being sold by the same entrepreneur. The pilot location is in western Kenya counties of Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia where we aim to work with over 30 women entrepreneurs during this period.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach 3,000 beneficiaries within three months
Distribute 600 products comprising of solar lights, cook stoves and water storage tanks within three months
Raise $20,000 from sales revenues and other sources within 3 months
FOUNDING TEAM
Linda Wamune - Managing Director
Martin Theuri - Business Advisor