From a passion project to a startup
From a passion project to a startup
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Our journey has been marked by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a significant impact on food security and youth employment in Africa.
June 2022: Incepted as VETSAFE AFRICA out of personal curiosity on small animal nutrition and to solve animal welfare(the strays menace in Nairobi)
September 2022: Registration carrying on business under the business name of PETHAVEN KENYA under Number BN-ZMCXDLG8 pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Business Names Act and Rule there under.
October 2022: Introduction to Mr.Kakai Chevai our Head of Trainings & Community Engagement-Leading to our exploration and the beginning of our research on the efficacy of the Black Soldier Fly larvae as alternative feed for poultry.
December 2022: Registration of the Pethaven Foundation certificate of REG. NO: SOC-ERTEO by the Deputy Registrar of Societies under section 10 of the Societies Act to focus on sustainable solutions in Agriculture and Animal welfare.
Jan 2023: Admission into Microsoft for Founder's Hub- Providing infrastructure and technology support. We developed the Pethaven app for Adoption, Rehoming and Fostering of Pets
August 2023: Part of the Innova Project Future of Work in Africa and admitted into the INNOVA FELLOWSHIP by Learnible Global.
October 2023: Presented research paper findings on “Black Soldier Fly as a Sustainable Source of Protein for Human Consumption" at the 3rd International Nutrition & Dietetics Conference by the Kenya Nutritionists & Dieticians Institute (KNDI) publishing underway in the Journal of Nutrition & Dietetics.
November 2023: Semi-finalist in the Kenya Climate Innovation Center's Vijana na Agribiz Competition, placing in the top 1% out of 2998 innovations leading to our pivoting to JISTAWI POULTRY to reflect our evolved vision.
February 2024: Finalist in the Tech Revolution Challenge at the 11th Sankalp Africa Summit 2024 in Nairobi.
September 2024: Young African Leaders Initiative(YALI) Regional Leadership Center, East Africa Alumnus
It's an exciting journey that combines innovation, sustainability, and social impact!
Where we are today
Where we are today
Today, our team at JISTAWI POULTRY has made significant strides in our mission to revolutionize poultry farming in Kenya. We're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished so far. Here are some of our latest accomplishments:
Welcoming the MUKITE MERCY WOMEN GROUP to our #InuaMamaNaBSF Project: We've partnered with the MUKITE MERCY WOMEN GROUP to empower rural women and youth through sustainable poultry farming practices and technology. This partnership marks a significant step forward in our efforts to support smallholder poultry farmers.
Preparing for our pre-pilot data collection process: We're currently testing our comprehensive data collection tool for farmer profiling and registrations in Webuye, Bungoma County, and Usenge/Ruwe in Siaya County. This data collection process is crucial for understanding the needs and challenges of poultry farmers in these communities.
Collaboration with Farmlogics: We're proud to have Farmlogics as our technology partner, helping us develop innovative solutions for smallholder poultry farmers. Together, we're working towards creating a more sustainable and efficient poultry value chain.
Nominated for FOYA Social Founder of the Year 2024
Nominated for KeOnline Digitally Fit Awards 2024
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