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Kenyan scientist Muthoni Masinde created an app that is combining weather station data with the traditional knowledge of African farmers to predict droughts

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Kenyan scientist Muthoni Masinde created an app that is combining weather station data with the traditional knowledge of African farmers to predict droughts

submitted over 5 years ago by africanUnicorn

Kenyan scientist Muthoni Masinde created an app that is combining weather station data with the traditional knowledge of African farmers to predict droughts
  • Kenyan computer scientist Muthoni Masinde created the ITIKI app to help African farmers predict droughts using a combination of weather station data and traditional knowledge.
  • The app, which stands for Information Technology and Indigenous Knowledge, sends farmers drought forecasts via an app or SMS message, helping them make early decisions about their crops and improve their yields.
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