James Nyamai

BIOAFRIQ ENERGY

• The hybrid solar dehydrators have been embraced by over 2200 farmers;
• His solutions utilizes clean energy derived from recycled waste agricultural biomass and solar power, and produces zero carbon dioxide emissions;
• Builds all dryers in-house and has diversified the products’ portfolio offering more than 10 solutions among dryers’ types, accessories and heating systems;
• Provides training on solar and cabinet dehydration technologies to farmers and processors;
• Is a leading hub for hybrid dehydration technologies in Kenya
• Has opened the first dryer installation in Uganda and is working towards introducing its solutions Tanzania;
• Forged strategic partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Vision Fund, Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), BopInc International etc;
• Won the STARTUPPER OF THE YEAR prize (2nd place with a grant award of KES. 1,500,000) in the Total Startupper Challenge 2019, organized by TotalEnergies Kenya;
• Overall Winner at the 2023 Agrihack Challenge, initiative by The Rallying Cry,  Alliance of Bioversity International – CIAT, and Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA);
• Received recognition from the President of the Republic of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto, for its efforts in postharvest losses to enhance food security;
• Started a partnership with GIZ Kenya through the Energising Development (EnDev) program to raise awareness and improve access to Hybrid Solar Dryers in Kenya;
• 23 counties reached across Kenya to date.