Trekking to distant lands in search of pasture and water has been his way of life. However, this proved unreliable since the maps lacked detail and were inaccessible to pastoralists on the move. These are displayed on localised grazing maps accessible through the application, enabling pastoralists to make more accurate and cost-effective migration decisions, improve pasture management and reduce the risk of loss. Pastoralists post updates on places they encounter danger and adversity, livestock diseases and wildlife through their phones, thereby warning their fellow herders on apparent dangers. Now up to seven million pastoralists in Kenya, no longer have to spend valuable time and money on a wild goose chase.

Source: Daily Nation February 13, 2018 15:00 UTC