Solarizing Agricultural Value Chains Across East Africa
Empowering youth and women entrepreneurs through productive use of solar energy, driving climate action and sustainable development across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Driving Tangible Change
Empowering communities and transforming the region through sustainable innovation and direct action.
Entrepreneurs Supported
Jobs Created
Tons of CO2e Reduced
Funding Mobilized
The DREEM 3.0 Framework
A Hub-and-Spoke Model for Scalable Impact
The DREEM Hub operates on a 'Hub-and-Spoke' model where a central coordination unit (The Hub) works with specialized partners (Spokes) to provide services across agricultural value chains. This ecosystem approach ensures that technology, finance, and skills development are delivered effectively to last-mile communities.
The Hub
Central coordination unit (KCIC/WWF) managing strategy, partnerships, and funding.
The Spokes
Specialized partners providing finance, technology, and training services.
The Value Chains
Bounded productive systems (Dairy, Horticulture, Fisheries) where impact is maximized.
Tailored Interventions Across East Africa
We adapt our approach to the unique agricultural landscapes and challenges of each country, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
Kenya Hub
KCIC
Primary Focus
About the Hub
Launched in June 2024, the DREEM Hub Kenya is a flagship initiative by the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC). It focuses on reducing GHG emissions and transforming livelihoods in Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo, and Laikipia counties.
Key Milestones
- Partnerships established with 8 specialized spoke partners.
- Onboarded 23 dairy and horticulture farmer cooperatives.
- Mobilized USD 460,000 concessional loan facility.
- Established agrisolar demonstration farms in Kitui county.
Low technical capacity
Tailored training programs for 1,000+ entrepreneurs.
Financing barriers
Concessional loans and blended finance models.
Market awareness gaps
Demonstration farms and partner-led outreach.
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Value Chain Solutions
Deploying targeted solar technologies to unlock productivity, reduce losses, and empower communities across key sectors.
Dairy
Solarizing milk cooling and processing to reduce spoilage and increase income.
Key Technologies
Horticulture
Empowering farmers with solar irrigation and cold storage for fruits and vegetables.
Key Technologies
Fisheries
Transforming the blue economy with solar fishing lights and drying technologies.
Key Technologies
Our Strategic Partners
Collaborating with leading organizations to drive sustainable impact across East Africa
