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Popular TV show puts climate services into the hands of Kenyan farmers

Recent episodes of Shamba Shape Up offer one of the clearest public demonstrations of how Kenya’s climate services function end-to-end from national data collection to county-level interpretation to last mile advisory delivery.

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Popular TV show puts climate services into the hands of Kenyan farmers

Recent episodes of Shamba Shape Up offer one of the clearest public demonstrations of how Kenya’s climate services function end-to-end from national data collection to county-level interpretation to last mile advisory delivery.

Many smallholder farmers in Kenya are living with the everyday realities of climate change, including unpredictable rainfall, shifting seasons and rising risks that affect every decision they make on the farm.

For them, knowing when to plant, what to grow, or how to prepare for the season ahead can determine whether they achieve a good harvest or face significant losses. Access to reliable climate information is therefore essential.

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