By Philip Mwangangi
NAIROBI, August 4, 2025 – In a significant move to fortify Kenya’s crucial agricultural sector against climate volatility, Bengaluru-based Earth Intelligence leader SatSure has entered a strategic partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO). The collaboration aims to harness satellite data, AI analytics, and remote sensing to transform decision-making for policymakers, agribusinesses, and millions of smallholder farmers.
The memorandum of understanding represents a deepening commitment to data-driven resilience in a nation where agriculture employs over 60% of the workforce and contributes roughly one-third of GDP, yet remains acutely vulnerable to erratic rainfall and rising temperatures. By integrating SatSure’s advanced geospatial analytics platform with KALRO’s extensive on-ground research networks, the partnership seeks to deliver near real-time intelligence on crop health, soil conditions, yield forecasts, and optimal resource use.
“Bringing cutting-edge geospatial intelligence to Kenya’s agricultural landscape marks a significant step toward enabling data-driven policymaking and strengthening food security,” stated Dhruva Rajan, Chief Revenue Officer at SatSure.
For KALRO, Kenya’s premier agricultural research body, the alliance is a technological leap forward. “Harnessing satellite-based analytics allows us to better understand climate impacts, optimise resource utilisation, and empower farmers with precise information,” explained Salim Kinyimu, ICT Director at KALRO.
From data to fields
- Pilot Projects: Initial deployments will focus on key staple crops and high-value agricultural zones
- Joint Research: Co-development of models for improved yield prediction and climate impact assessment
- Digital Tools: Creating accessible platforms to deliver insights directly to extension officers and farmers
A model for Africa?
This partnership arrives as African nations grapple with dual challenges of rapidly growing populations and intensifying climate pressures on food systems. Kenya’s proactive embrace of satellite analytics positions it at the forefront of a continental trend seeking technological solutions.
By converting satellite data into locally relevant intelligence, this Indo-Kenyan venture aims to cultivate not just better harvests, but greater resilience for a foundational sector upon which millions depend.
