About
Davis & Shirtliff is the leading supplier of water and energy-related equipment in East Africa. Davis & Shirtliff has over 60 shops in 11 sub-Saharan countries, as well as assembly and manufacturing facilities in Kenya.
Project Focus
Shell Foundation is supporting Davis & Shirtliff’s learning and capacity development, enabling the creation of a new business unit, DayLipa Finance, focused on the financing needs of lower-income customers. DayLipa Finance provides flexible financing for income-generating energy assets, initially focusing on solar water pumps to reach over 150,000 customers, including 30% women, in five years.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026
FCDO
Fostering Innovation
Smallholder Farmers
East Africa
Post-Harvest Processing
How solar irrigation is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Kenya – lessons and the road ahead
Solar-powered irrigation is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya build resilience to climate shocks, improve nutrition, and reduce post-harvest losses.
28th January 2026