About

Idah Nkirote is a Farmer Service Centre (FSC) representative from Meru County who has embraced digital agricultural solutions and climate information to strengthen farmer advisory services, improve decision-making, and enhance the resilience of farming communities.

Through her role as an FSC representative and agro-input dealer, Idah combines digital platforms, climate information, and practical agricultural knowledge to support farmers in making informed decisions throughout the farming season.

ALE Focus

At the AgriFin Learning Event 2026, Idah Nkirote will share practical experiences on:

• Adoption and use of digital tools
• Benefits realized from the platform
• Challenges encountered and lessons learned
• Recommendations for scaling digital agriculture solutions

Key Achievement

Idah Nkirote has participated in the participatory scenario planning in 2025 and 2026. In 2025 there was prediction of  low rainfall which guided her in farmer advisory and as she sells input in her agrovet. Her farmers followed recommendations and had a higher harvest compared to the other farmers in the area. The farmers have gained trust in her which has increased sales in her agrovet. In 2026bthere is prediction of high rainfall which she learned during the PSP. she is using the information to educate farmers. She is also a digital champion and is using TikTok, Facebook and WhatsApp to sensitize farmers.

Idah has actively participated in Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) in both 2025 and 2026, using seasonal climate information to guide farmer advisory and agricultural input services.

In 2025, PSP provided an early prediction of below-normal rainfall. Idah used this information to advise farmers on appropriate farming practices and input choices. Farmers who followed the recommendations recorded better harvests compared to some farmers in the surrounding area. This experience strengthened farmers’ confidence in her advice and contributed to increased customer trust and sales at her agro-input business.

In 2026, PSP provided information indicating the likelihood of higher-than-normal rainfall. Idah is using this information to create awareness among farmers and encourage them to prepare accordingly, including making informed decisions on crop management and farm practices.

Beyond climate information, Idah is also a digital agriculture champion, using platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp to reach and educate farmers. Through digital content, she shares agricultural knowledge in a simple, accessible, and youth-friendly way, helping to increase awareness and interest in agriculture.

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“Digital agriculture has helped me reach more farmers, share timely information, and use climate forecasts to guide farmers in making better decisions. When farmers see the benefits of the information I share, they trust my advice and become more confident in their farming decisions.”