Smart Nyuki

Smart Nyuki is a tech-driven beekeeping initiative that empowers African farmers through IoT-enabled hive monitoring, real-time data analytics, and a digital marketplace. By integrating smart sensors and mobile tools, the platform enhances honey production, tracks hive health, and connects beekeepers to buyers—bridging tradition and innovation for sustainable agriculture.

Innovation Details

Smart Nyuki is an innovative project aimed at leveraging technology to enhance beekeeping practices in Africa, promoting sustainability and economic growth for local farmers. The project integrates IoT-enabled beehive monitoring systems, data analytics, web and mobile applications to help beekeepers track hive health, optimize honey production, and mitigate risks like pests and climate fluctuations. Implemented features include real-time hive temperature and humidity sensors, swarm detection alerts, and a marketplace connecting farmers to buyers. By combining traditional beekeeping with smart technology, Smart Nyuki empowers farmers with actionable insights, improves yield, and supports eco-friendly agricultural practices across the continent.

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The team

Dr.Lawrence Nderu- Principal Investigator

James Karanja- IoT Engineer

Moses Njau- Software Engineer

Charles Mwangi- AI Engineer & Lead researcher

Kerren Hapuch- Data Scientist

Methusselah Nyongesa- Software Engineer

Brian Rop- Technical writer and IOT Engineer