Boosting Water Resilience for Kenyan Farmers

Collaboration to Transform Water Access for Smallholder Farmers in Kenya by Grekkon Ltd. and Access2Innovation, supported by GrowthAfrica, TEMCompany, Nordic Impact Funds & P4G.

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between GrowthAfrica, Grekkon Limited-Irrigation Hub, TEMCompany and Access2innovation. The partnership is aimed at enhancing water resilience for Kenyan smallholder farmers and represents a significant step towards a more water-resilient future.

This is a promising partnership between a Kenyan and a Danish company that aims to tackle critical challenges such as erratic rainfall and poor groundwater quality, transforming water access in arid and salinity-affected regions. By introducing climate-smart agricultural solutions, we aim to empower farmers to manage water more effectively in the face of unpredictable weather patterns. This initiative is set to reshape the agricultural landscape, equipping farmers with essential tools and knowledge for long-term success, explains Thomas Augustinus, program manager at Access2innovation.

Increasing challenges for farmers

Smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa face increasing challenges due to unpredictable rainfall and low-quality groundwater. This partnership will deliver reliable, cost-effective water and irrigation solutions to farmers in Kenya’s arid and saline areas, addressing their need for stable water supplies and resilient irrigation practices.

In addition to technical expertise from TEMcompany, Access2innovation will contribute business acceleration support, while GrowthAfrica provides access to a network of stakeholders in East Africa. Nordic Impact Funds will support due diligence and investor relations, with each partner tailoring their contributions to advance Grekkon Limited’s investment readiness.

Over the course of the partnership, Grekkon Limited will strengthen its business model, aiming to secure an additional $50,000 in funding. It will also test new mapping technology to raise borehole success rates from 60% to 80%.

The partnership comprises the following partners:

• Grekkon Limited (lead business partner)
• Access2innovation (lead administrative partner)
• TEMcompany
• GrowthAfrica
• Nordic Impact Funds

Meet the Partners

Grekkon Limited: Empowering Farmers with Climate-Smart Solutions

Grekkon Limited, a Kenyan agribusiness, provides smallholder farmers with water-resilient agricultural solutions, including high-quality boreholes, drip and overhead irrigation systems, solar drying equipment, and water pumps. By exploring local manufacturing options, Grekkon aims to lower costs and make irrigation technology more affordable through Pay-As-You-Use services in partnership with financial providers like SACCOs.

Grekkon’s competitive advantage lies in its range of climate-smart agricultural products, along with expert training and technical support. The team is a trusted resource for farmers seeking guidance on sustainable crop production.

TEMcompany: Groundbreaking Technology

TEMcompany, a Danish firm, has developed high-accuracy groundwater mapping technology that significantly reduces the risk of dry wells and assesses water quality before drilling. This innovative solution scans areas 10 times larger within the same time frame as conventional methods, boosting borehole success rates from 60% to 80% and providing farmers with access to safe and reliable water sources.

GrowthAfrica: Runway to business succes

GrowthAfrica accelerates business success by providing strategic advice, access to investments, and business acceleration services, positioning itself as “the business runway to success” for both local and international companies entering the African market.

Nordic Impact Funds: Patient and Flexible Capital

Nordic Impact Funds supports Grekkon by facilitating due diligence and investor connections, with a mission to enable scalable, economically viable solutions that improve livelihoods and climate resilience across East Africa. Nordic Impact Funds is currently an investor in Grekkon Ltd.

P4G: Supporting Projects for People and the Planet

P4G mobilizes finance to support early-stage enterprises that advance net-zero transitions in food, water, and energy systems. By offering grant funding and technical assistance, P4G aids partnerships working on climate-smart agriculture, water resilience, and renewable energy.

Read more about the project here.