A Proactive Early Warning System for Food Security in Kenya.
The KS-ARDAP initiative is a data-driven platform designed to empower smallholder farmers and build a sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural sector in East Africa.
Explore the SystemThe Challenge: A Cycle of Crisis
Smallholder farming communities in East Africa are severely threatened by recurring climate shocks, primarily extreme drought. The current humanitarian framework is often reactive, mobilizing resources only after a disaster strikes, leading to irreversible losses for vulnerable populations, especially women and youth.
The KS-ARDAP Operation
Our system is a proactive, data-driven early warning platform that fuses satellite, IoT, and AI technologies to mitigate the effects of extreme climate events. Click each card to learn more.
Satellite Data Fusion
Utilizing tools like FAO WaPOR for macro-level analysis.
How it Works
The system analyzes satellite data on water productivity and biomass to establish baseline conditions and detect early signs of water stress.
IoT Sensor Network
Low-cost sensors for real-time, on-the-ground validation.
Ground-Truthing
Sensors collect real-time soil moisture and temperature data, refining satellite data for specific microclimates and enhancing prediction accuracy.
Federated AI Engine
Processes combined data to predict drought events with 95% confidence.
Hyperlocal Alerts
The AI processes both data streams to predict the onset of a water-related crisis, moving from a general forecast to a specific, farm-level alert.
Automated Action
Smart contracts deliver timely alerts and support to farmers.
Anticipatory Action
When confidence is high, the system automatically sends SMS/email alerts with actionable advice, enabling farmers to prepare before the crisis hits.
How It Works: From Data to Action
The system follows an automated four-step process to turn data into decisive action for farmers. Click each step to see the details.
Data Fusion
AI Prediction
Automated Alert
Farmer Action
Target Impact
By shifting from reactive aid to proactive resilience, KS-ARDAP will deliver transformative results for farming communities.
% Increase in Farmer Income
By reducing crop and livestock losses from drought.
Farmers Trained
In Baringo, Kitui, Narok, and Isiolo counties.
Hectares Rehabilitated
Contributing to environmental and ecosystem resilience.
Capacity Building: The Core of Our Approach
The project's innovation lies in its focus on creating a self-sustaining ecosystem of knowledge. We will train a new generation of students and experts to manage and scale the technology.
Our Partners
This project is a multi-disciplinary partnership with a strong track record of cooperation.