A unique, high-quality, human powered treadle irrigation pump. Benefits include:
• Easy installation and operation with no tools required
• High flow rate – irrigates up to 2 acres of land per day
• Sprays 16 gallons/minute
• Pulls water from depths of up to 23 feet (7 meters)
• Maximum pumping height of 46 feet (14 meters)
• Weighs just 35lbs (16 kg)
• Durable, rust resistant, highly efficient with guaranteed quality
A unique, high-quality, human powered, hip operated irrigation pump. Benefits include:
• Easy installation and operation with no tools required
• High flow rate – irrigates up to 1.25 acres of land per day
• Sprays 10 gallons/minute
• Pulls water from depths of up to 23 feet (7 meters)
• Maximum pumping height of 46 feet (14 meters)
• Weights just 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
• Durable, rust resistant, highly efficient with guaranteed quality
A leader in the appropriate design movement, KickStart develops and mass produces high quality irrigation tools that meet the needs of the poorest farmers in Africa. Our affordable and durable tools are sold through a private sector supply chain to ensure sustainability and promote the broader economic development of the markets in which we work. We promote and mass-market the pumps to farmers, partner companies, and organizations working with farmers in Africa to incorporate the life-changing technologies into their programs.
Read more about our strategy and plans going forward below:
Kenya is home to KickStart’s Innovations Hub where we partner with other companies and organizations to develop and test new high-impact irrigation products and last-mile innovations that will enable millions of additional farmers to irrigate.
To overcome the “Last Mile Challenge”, KickStart has recognized that new, innovative products, marketing and distribution solutions are necessary, and we constantly develop new ways to market and promote our tools, especially among women, youth, and marginalized communities.
KickStart continues to expand its MoneyMaker product line. Our Nairobi-based Product Intelligence and Development (PID) team is always refining and developing new technologies to meet the evolving needs of small-scale farmers.
Some of our new and upcoming products include:
Despite the relatively low cost of KickStart’s pumps, they are still beyond the easy reach of many poor farmers. To meet this need, KickStart developed and is currently testing two farmer friendly financing options to increase access to MoneyMaker pumps for the poorest farming families.