Organisation

We are WaterStarters

As a social enterprise we are founded by two divergent organizations:
Amref Health Africa, a leading health NGO and MegaGroup, a Dutch water solutions company. Together we unite different worlds to build future-proof franchisees that have real impact, on real people. Where everyone is invested, motivated and ready to make a difference. We’re stepping away from aid and moving to trade by encouraging communities that can, to co-invest in this solution and pay back. The foundation is located in the Netherlands.

The largest non-governmental health organization in Africa, working towards better health by collaborating with, and empowering communities. Committed to achieve lasting health change in Africa using an entrepreneurial approach.

An international trading company active in the water sector and based in the Netherlands. Committed to use their knowledge in water solutions and business know-how to enhance other people’s lives.

Proudly partnering with us:

Kenya County Governments

Support by creating an enabling environment: policies, guidelines and regulations. Participation from the government can also be in the form of funding and subsidising.

Maji Water Storage

Maji Water Storage produces, supplies, and installs water storage and treatment systems. Maji has more than 65 years of experience by its founders; Genap and Irrico.

Maji Milele

Maji Milele is a for-profit social enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya. Its mission is to provide safe water for all Kenyan people through high quality prepaid water metering solutions. Not only for a few years, but ‘forever’, ‘Maji Milele’ meaning 'Water Forever'.

Upande

Upande Limited is a private Kenyan social enterprise that provides data driven decision services. Upande develops digital platforms that track assets. Smart devices collect live data on the conditions in the field and can be used to trigger changes remotely, giving customers the power to manage operations from anywhere in the world.

KCIC Consulting

KCIC Consulting (KCL) is an Africa-based sustainability consulting firm that provides sustainable and practical solutions to companies seeking global impact.

Our Financiers: