In early April 2025, the city of Kisumu, Kenya, became a focal point for agricultural innovation as KijaniSpace partners and regional stakeholders came together for a three-day programme of meetings, workshops, and field visits. The event provided a valuable opportunity for in-person interactions, bringing together expertise from across sectors to strengthen collaboration on climate-smart agriculture.
The discussions centred on how Earth observation and IoT data, combined with local knowledge, can support sustainable and climate-resilient farming and aquaculture in the Lake Victoria Basin. From technical planning to practical field insights, the sessions helped align priorities and prepare the ground for the next phase of the ongoing project.
As a data partner in the KijaniSpace consortium, the role of meteoblue will be to provide high-resolution weather information to support climate-resilient farming practices. Our weather data will be integrated into the KijaniBox platform to help farmers and local actors make informed decisions.
Event highlights:
- General Assembly (7 April):
Consortium members met to assess progress and align on upcoming priorities. This was the first opportunity for all 13 partners to meet in person and exchange insights on the project’s implementation. - Multi-Stakeholder Workshop (8 April):
Held at LakeHub in Kisumu, the workshop brought together representatives from government, academia, farming, NGOs, and SMEs. Discussions focused on the use of EO and IoT data to support sustainable agriculture and build regional resilience. - Field visit and wrap-up (9 April):
The team visited a local land-based Tilapia hatchery and a floating fish farm, located just off the coast of Lake Victoria, to observe aquaculture practices and gather input for future development of the project use cases.
Looking ahead:
The Kisumu meetings marked a constructive step towards closer regional collaboration. As KijaniSpace enters its next phase, more tools, data, and partnerships will be rolled out to support smallholder farmers across East Africa.
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming pilots, stakeholder activities, and platform developments!
