Bob Koigi
Development journalist
Development journalist
Biography
Bob has won multiple awards for his coverage of agriculture, business, the environment and rural development, including FAO Journalist of the Year. He holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in International Studies from the University of Nairobi.
Articles
Offering crop advice and financing in Kenya
by Bob Koigi
A Kenyan agricultural fin-tech company is using machine learning, remote sensing and mobile technology to boost yields and maximise smallholder farmers profits by providing them with customised advice and financing.
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Monitoring livestock vitals with machine learning technology
by Bob Koigi
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled chip and sensor technology, mobile application mapping veterinary services, and drones fitted with thermal sensing, are transforming the way livestock farmers monitor and protect their animals.
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The potential for women to tap into Africa’s free trade area
by Bob Koigi
New initiatives are emerging to empower women traders and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the increased border trade and reduced tariffs as a result of the operationalised Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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Kenyan farmers optimise water use with mobile phones
by Bob Koigi and Toby Penrhys-Evans
Remote monitoring of greenhouses is allowing Kenyan smallholders to irrigate their crops from afar and improve their quality of life.
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