UjuziKilimo introduces smartphone-based soil testing solution
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 20 - Kenyan agri-tech firm UjuziKilimo has launched what it says is the world’s first smartphone-based soil testing solution, a move Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenyan agri-tech firm UjuziKilimo has launched SoilPal Pro, a smartphone-based soil testing solution, aiming to significantly reduce the cost and time for soil analysis for farmers. This innovative device provides instant, laboratory-grade soil health insights by connecting to a smartphone.
- The SoilPal Pro uses a smartphone-connected spectral soil sensor and delivers results within seconds, analyzing over 13 key soil parameters.
- Developed by UjuziKilimo, the solution was announced by Chief Executive Officer Brian Bosire.
- The new device works globally without local calibration and is designed to support the company's expansion into international markets, including Europe, the United States, Asia, and South America.
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New Technology Initiatives Launched in Kenya and AI Job Impact Warning Issued - December 2025
Chinese tech giant Huawei and Kenya’s Safaricom have launched a low-cost internet service specifically for residents of Kenya’s Affordable Housing Program. In a separate development, Kenyan agri-tech firm UjuziKilimo has introduced SoilPal Pro, a new smartphone-based soil testing solution. This device aims to significantly reduce the cost and time of soil analysis for farmers by providing instant, laboratory-grade soil health insights. Meanwhile, the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, stated that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence is likely to displace jobs. He emphasized the necessity for Kenya to invest in training and education to prepare its workforce for this technological shift.
