GEOHABARI Geohabari Pod

On this episode, Kory Stephen, a Spatial AgData Scientist, takes us through the world of productization of EO Data for Agriculture with design thinking. He talks about his first project on sugarcane poaching, which opened his eyes to the massive opportunities in agriculture. Kory explains what sets productization apart from the usual creation process. We also explore intersecting roles, the gaps in creating models such as yield forecasting, and the opportunities available. Tune in f...

This episode is part of the Career Transitions Series where we explore different career paths with a laser focus on the geospatial industry. Laura Mugeha shares her journey navigating an unconventional career path where the work to impact ratio is her primary driver. She comprehensively explains technical community management as a role, highlighting monumental engagements such as Youth Mappers, Map Kibera, Nairobi Ideation, Africa Women in Tech ( ust to name a few) and her evolving skill...

- What is career capital and how can you best build it?- How can you position your referees to accurately speak to your skills and capabilities- How to sequentially organize your thoughts to respond to technical questions in an interview.In this subsequent segment, Njeri Murage and Yariwo Kitiyo delve into the concepts of career capital, optimizing referee representation, and give examples from our professional experiences to illustrate these ideas. Additionally, we address some of the questi...

How do I position myself as an asset?How do I determine an appropriate salary to request for a position I've applied to?How do I write a high impact resume?On this episode we have a candid conversation with Njeri Murage, looking into her career journey leading to her current role as Head of Systems at Conflict Armament Research. We explore her various roles, the considerations guiding her some of her decisions like pursuing a masters or leaving survey work to pursue Geomatics and the car...

In this thrilling episode, Angela Moturi - GIS Researcher at KEMRI - Wellcome Trust, leads us through the intricate objectives of the Malaria vaccine pilot project. We uncover the compelling context behind the urgent need for a malaria vaccine, illuminating the staggering impact of this disease on communities across Kenya.A vital component in the intricate puzzle of the malaria vaccine rollout, is the creation of a comprehensive master facility list, Angie takes us through how this important ...

We'd like to think of this conversation as a buildup from the COP 28 Conference. Dolphine Mongina, a senior location analyst at Dalberg unpacks Africa's renewable energy potential in terms of numbers, connectivity and why this conversation is very important.We discuss the pivotal role of geospatial data in not only situating and sizing this energy potential but in also creating powerful investment propositions for investors. This is a comprehensive conversation, outlining the creation of...