Your farm. Your future.
Mkulima Alert delivers daily weather forecasts in local languages to basic phones, helping smallholder farmers make informed decisions and adapt to climate change.
Agriculture contributes over 33% of Kenya's GDP and employs more than 70% of the rural population. Yet, smallholder farmers face unprecedented challenges due to climate change, with unpredictable weather patterns threatening crop yields and food security.
Traditional farming knowledge is no longer reliable as climate shifts accelerate, making modern weather forecasting essential. However, this information remains largely inaccessible to rural farming communities who lack smartphones, internet access, and technical literacy.
Mkulima Alert bridges the gap between meteorological science and rural farming communities.
Traditional farming knowledge is failing as climate patterns shift beyond historical norms, leaving farmers vulnerable.
"I don't have Google. I don't read charts. I just need to know … will it rain tomorrow?"
Climate patterns are shifting faster than generational knowledge can adapt, making traditional farming cues increasingly unreliable.
Most rural farmers use basic phones without internet, making app-based weather services inaccessible.
Weather forecasts are presented in technical formats that require interpretation skills most farmers don't have.
Weather information is rarely available in local languages that rural farmers understand.
Farmers lack a reliable, consistent channel for receiving weather information when they need it.
Most farmers cannot afford expensive data plans or premium weather services.
Mkulima Alert contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals
Eight key objectives to transform climate information for Kenyan farmers
Develop and deploy an AI-powered weather analysis engine tailored to Kenya's agro-ecological zones
Integrate data from KMD, NASA POWER, and ECMWF for comprehensive forecasting
Translate complex weather data into simple, actionable messages in local dialects
Establish SMS delivery infrastructure using Africa's Talking and direct carrier partnerships
Create a farmer profiling system to deliver personalized agricultural advisories
Implement a radio amplification system for community-wide dissemination
Establish a feedback loop for continuous model improvement
Develop a sustainable freemium revenue model ensuring long-term viability
Our unique approach combines technology with local understanding
Integration with KMD, NASA POWER, and ECMWF for accurate, reliable weather predictions.
Advanced AI specifically trained on Kenyan agricultural patterns and local conditions.
NLP-powered translation into Kiswahili and major local dialects for better understanding.
Optimized for basic phones - no smartphone or internet required to receive alerts.
Partner with community radio stations to reach even more farmers in the region.
Personalized advisories based on location, crop type, and farming practices.
Our system runs automatically every day to deliver timely weather forecasts
Simple, actionable weather messages in Kiswahili with English translations
Mkulima Alert: Kesho utapata mvua nguvu katika eneo lako. Panda mbwa za majani mwanzoni mwa Aprili.
Mkulima Alert: Tomorrow you will receive heavy rain in your area. Start planting vegetables early in April.
Mkulima Alert: Jua kali sana leo! Hakikisha umenyunyiza mimea yako asubuhi na jioni.
Mkulima Alert: Very hot sun today! Make sure to water your plants in the morning and evening.
Mkulima Alert: Msimu wa kupanda ni wa Aprili-Mei. Subiri mvua za kwanza kabla ya kupanda.
Mkulima Alert: The planting season is April-May. Wait for the first rains before planting.
Mkulima Alert: Mvua kubwa inatarajiwa wikiendi hii. Chelewesha upanzi hadi Jumanne.
Mkulima Alert: Heavy rain expected this weekend. Delay planting until Tuesday.
Built with robust, scalable technologies
We continuously monitor our performance to ensure we deliver value to farmers
Starting small to make a big impact
A sustainable business model that keeps farmers at the center
Basic weather forecasts free for all farmers
KES 100/month for detailed advisories
County government subsidies for vulnerable farmers
Easy mobile payments for premium services
We are committed to protecting farmer data and privacy
Mkulima Alert is committed to responsible data handling practices that prioritize farmer privacy and security. All data collection and usage follows strict ethical guidelines and complies with Kenya's Data Protection Act (2019).
Strategic partnerships to maximize our impact
Official weather data and forecast collaboration
Agricultural expertise and validation
SMS infrastructure and connectivity
Farmer mobilization and payment collection
Policy support and resource mobilization
Farmer training and community engagement
Join thousands of Kenyan farmers who are already benefiting from climate-smart weather alerts.