Bangalore: In a move set to transform agricultural innovation in East Africa, SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd has announced a strategic partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). The collaboration leverages cutting-edge satellite data and advanced analytics to drive a new era of productivity and climate resilience across Kenya’s vital agricultural sector.
At the heart of this partnership is the integration of SatSure’s Earth observation technology and artificial intelligence with KALRO’s vast expertise in agricultural research. Together, the organizations aim to usher in a wave of data-driven decision-making, empowering Kenyan farmers and government agencies with near real-time, actionable insights. These insights are tailored to address challenges such as crop monitoring, yield forecasting, soil health evaluation, and adaptation to weather variability and climate change.
Dhruva Rajan, Chief Revenue Officer at SatSure, underscored the significance of the alliance, “We are delighted to collaborate with KALRO to bring cutting-edge geospatial intelligence to Kenya’s agricultural landscape. This strategic partnership is an important step towards developing data-driven policies, strengthening food security, and empowering smallholder farmers through near real-time information on crop health, weather variability, and sustainable practices.”
KALRO, a pillar of agricultural research and extension in Kenya, views the partnership as a turning point for technological integration in its mission. Salim Kinyimu, Director of Information and Communication Technology at KALRO, expressed confidence in the initiative, “Our partnership with SatSure is in line with our vision of integrating technology into agricultural research and extension services. By leveraging satellite analysis, we can better understand the effects of climate, optimize resource use, and provide farmers with accurate and timely information.”
Through this collaboration, satellite imagery and advanced analytics will help unlock new insights into Kenya’s diverse climates and agricultural conditions. The collaboration promises tools for more precise crop mapping, identification of soil degradation, and smarter allocation of water and fertilizers, making every hectare count.
Signed via a formal Memorandum of Understanding, the agreement will establish a framework for pilot projects, joint research, and the creation of digital applications designed to support all stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem—including government agencies, agribusinesses, and, crucially, the smallholder farmer. Jointly developed tools will support real-time tracking of planting cycles, early warning systems for droughts and pests, and, ultimately, more robust food systems for Kenya.
The merger of SatSure’s geospatial intelligence and KALRO’s on-the-ground technical expertise is expected to enhance agricultural resilience and help realize Kenya’s food security and rural development ambitions. By making data accessible and actionable, the initiative stands to reduce smallholder vulnerability to climate shocks and support the design of targeted interventions by policymakers.
SatSure Analytics, headquartered in Bangalore, India, is a global leader in transforming Earth observation data into analytics-ready, industry-specific solutions. The company’s platform refines raw satellite information into actionable insights for a range of sectors, from agriculture and finance to aviation and resource management.
KALRO, meanwhile, is Kenya’s flagship institution for crop science, livestock management, and rural development research. With decades of experience in field trials, technology transfer, and farmer engagement, KALRO’s mission is to drive sustainable agricultural growth and improve livelihoods across Kenya.
As climate challenges mount and food security becomes ever more critical, the SatSure-KALRO partnership stands as a model for collaboration between technology innovators and public research bodies. Their alliance signals a bold step toward a smarter, more resilient agricultural future for Kenya and potentially the broader African continent.
