Esther Kimani was a 2022 YouthADAPT winner in 2022, and on June 13, in Nairobi, Kenya, received the prestigious 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation from the Royal Academy of Engineering. YouthADAPT is sponsored by the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation under the
Solar-powered, the device employs cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and machine learning to identify crop pests and diseases. It provides real-time alerts within seconds of detection and offers customised intervention advice using SMS. It also notifies government agricultural officers to engage in broader pest and disease management strategies.
La Ruche Health by Rory Assandey : An AI chatbot,"Kiko," provides essential health information and services alongside a digital backend solution for healthcare providers. Dr Abubakari Zarouk Imoro received the 'One to Watch' award, which was voted on by live and online audiences. This award recognises the profound impact of his innovation on waste and biomass valorisation in local communities. Established in 2024 to honour the late Martin Bruce, a Ghanaian alumnus of the Africa Prize, the award comes with a £5,000 prize.).