Meet Danton Kipkurui, a Kenyan tech innovator turning AI into a lifeline for cattle farmers battling climate crises. 🌍 His app, Wise AI, combines IoT sensors, satellite data, and weather forecasts to help herders track livestock and predict droughts—saving both animals and livelihoods.
Growing up in Kenya, Kipkurui saw firsthand how droughts devastated communities. 💔 'Losing cattle isn’t just losing income—it’s losing a way of life,' he says. In 2022, he teamed up with friends to create Wise AI, a digital guardian angel for farmers. The app pinpoints herd locations, analyzes grazing patterns, and sends alerts about water shortages—like a weather app, but for survival.
📱 'Tech isn’t just for cities,' Kipkurui emphasizes. 'It’s about solving real problems where they hurt the most.' With over 1,000 users already, Wise AI is proving innovation can thrive in the most unexpected places. 🚀
For young innovators worldwide, Kipkurui’s story is a reminder: Sometimes, the coolest tech isn’t a gadget—it’s a tool that changes lives. 🌱✨
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UN@80: Kenyan engineer's AI tool protects cattle from drought
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