Budget & Financials
A climate-smart farm with clear, transparent numbers.
The 10-acre Kijani Hydroponics Farm is designed to be both socially impactful and financially sound. Below is the conservative startup budget alongside projected revenues and expected payback period.
Startup budget
$930,000
Baseline annual revenue
~$120,000
Expected break-even
~4–6 years
Investment snapshot
10-acre hydroponic hub in Kajiado
Water-smart
Hydroponics can cut water use by ~80–90%.
Jobs & training
Core budget lines directly unlock women & youth employment.
Figures are conservative and designed to de-risk the project for mission-aligned partners.
Startup budget (10 acres, conservative)
The budget reflects the full build-out of greenhouses, water systems, infrastructure and training needed to launch a 10-acre climate-smart farm that can grow vegetables year-round.
All figures are in USD and can be phased by module (greenhouse clusters) to match funding tranches.
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Greenhouses & hydroponic systems
$600,000
Modular greenhouses, vertical racks, plumbing, and control systems.
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Water supply & irrigation
$120,000
Borehole / water access, storage, filtration and efficient delivery.
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Seeds & inputs (first cycles)
$30,000
High-quality seed, substrates, nutrients for the initial growing cycles.
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Equipment & machinery
$50,000
Tools, pumps, backup power and essential farm machinery.
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Cold storage & packaging
$70,000
Pre-cooling, cold room and packing line for supermarket-grade produce.
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Training & operations (year 1)
$40,000
Women & youth training, supervision and operating costs in year one.
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Permits, contingency, admin
$20,000
Licensing, legal, compliance and a modest risk buffer.
Total startup budget
$930,000
Budget includes contingency and permits so the project can be delivered without hidden costs, while still leaving room for efficiency gains during implementation.
Revenue & payback
Baseline annual revenue
~$ 120,000 / year
Based on ~120 tonnes of produce per year at a conservative price per tonne. Upside with supermarket contracts, hotel buyers and value-add processing is $200k–$250k/year.
Market potential
Premium and value-add
Hydroponic produce can be positioned for pesticide-conscious buyers and institutional clients who value consistency and traceability. This is where upside beyond the baseline becomes significant.
- Supermarkets & fresh produce chains
- Hotels, hospitals & school feeding programs
- Direct subscription / CSA-style customers
Break-even horizon
~4–6 years
With disciplined cost control and anchor contracts, the project is expected to reach break-even in approximately 4–6 years. This period can shorten with higher-value buyers and scale-up of production.
The farm is designed as a replicable model – once proven in Kajiado, capital and know-how can be deployed into new sites with lower per-acre setup costs.
Every dollar invested is tied to real infrastructure, real training, and real jobs for women and youth.
Kijani’s financial model is built to be auditable and partner-friendly – from greenhouse modules to training cohorts.
Partnering on the financials
Kijani is open to co-designing funding structures – from grants and blended finance to revenue-sharing linked to specific greenhouse blocks or training cohorts.
Detailed financial models, sensitivity analyses, and phased rollout scenarios are available on request for serious partners.