Water, Food & Energy, Kenya

Ecorich Solutions produces organic fertiliser through their AI-enabled WasteBot device. The business converts household waste into high-quality, affordable fertiliser for small-scale farmers, enhancing soil health and increasing farm yields.

Ecorich Solutions contributes to the circular economy by transforming household waste into valuable organic fertiliser, reducing methane emissions from dumpsites, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Their WasteBot device provides a closed-loop system that reduces waste, minimises environmental impact, and improves soil health and productivity.

Social impact

• Reaching 2,250 farmers countrywide who increased their farm yields by 36% (2023)
• Improving farmers’ soil fertility by selling 5,000 bags of organic fertiliser to 2,250 farmers (2023)
• Offering job opportunities to youth

Environmental impact

• Turning 21 tonnes of waste into affordable organic fertiliser in 12 months (2023), helping keep the environment clean and preserving the natural resources
• Preventing 1 tonne of methane from being emitted into the atmosphere (2023)
• Reducing the massive use of synthetic fertilizer by 55% (2023)

Economic impact

• Offering affordable fertiliser to smallholder farmers, 70% cheaper than other chemical fertilisers
• Supporting farmers increase their income by 52% (2023)