Entrepreneurs from African Food Changemakers

Elias Ngotho

Ishamba Limited

Kenya

Agri-Tech and Digital Services

About Company

iShamba is a mobile based agricultural advisory platform providing critical information to farmers across Kenya. Through SMS services, iShamba delivers timely, localised insights on weather forecasts, crop management, livestock care, and market prices. With over 550,000 farmers already subscribed, iShamba empowers farmers to increase productivity, resilience, and income, ultimately improving livelihoods. The platform is particularly beneficial for smallholder farmers by making expert advice accessible. Through strategic partnerships and regular impact assessments, iShamba is expanding its reach and refining its services to meet diverse agricultural needs, including climate resilience strategies that help farmers adapt to unpredictable weather patterns.