UjuziKilimo Analysis
What is UjuziKilimo?
UjuziKilimo delivers sensor-based soil testing and farm data analytics to smallholder farmers in Kenya. Their SoilPal device measures soil nutrients and sends results via SMS. The FarmSuite platform provides cloud-based farm management and agronomic recommendations. The company partners with global institutions including the World Bank and Google.
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employees
11-50
Founded
2016
Product Features & Capabilities
- SoilPal sensor device measuring soil nutrients and sending results via SMS
- FarmSuite cloud platform for farm management and agronomic recommendations
- UjuziData API for accessing millions of soil and agronomic data points
Use Cases
Farmers in Kenya receive soil test results via SMS within minutes; Extension agents use SoilPal to assess soil health on farms; Smallholder farmers receive planting recommendations based on soil data; Farmers adjust irrigation and fertilizer use based on real-time soil insights; Agri-service providers access aggregated soil data for market analysis
Other Considerations
Partners with World Bank and Google; Featured in Harvard Business Review; Over 70% of Kenyan farmers have used ICT in farming; Launched in Nyeri County in 2020; Founder Brian Bosire previously worked at Google and has a background in data science
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