Sapunu Laizer, Maganga, Tanzania
I saw alerts on Chronic Bovine Pleuro-Pneumonia (CBPP) in the neighboring village of Oerendeke andseveral alerts on deadly Ormilo. We therefore decided to vaccinate out cattle and de-worm our shoats. While our neighbours’ herds were highly affected with many of their animals dying, our herd was safe. None of our animal died
Kedir Jibril, Harena Buluk, Ethiopia
Previously, we have been moving with livestock for long while from place to place. In the midst of that journey our cows and calves used to die. So, these maps have enormously benefits. Now, we have ridden ourselves of those challenges. Our cattle, calves and children are safe.
Kitabo Wele, (Afriscout promoter) Hamer Woreda, Ethiopia
I joined Afriscout because it is a way for me to serve my community.
Dr. Mshana (Veterinarian) Simanjiro, Tanzania
I get preliminary diseases incidence information via the AfriScout app alerts which are posted by herders themselves. Now if there is an outbreak, he can notice and take action within a day.
Sankole Solitei, Kajiado, Kenya
It has reduced livestock mortality during the dry season and many herdsmen are happy with it.
Abraham Isaya (Traditional Leader), Simanjiro, Tanzania
The application helps us do away with the practice of keeping a large herds as security against mortality in case of drought or disease outbreak.
Kole Kilkila, Hamer Woreda, Ethiopia
Conflict between tribes has almost completely been reduced or is near zero… AfriScout has helped reduce this because the application has provided options for migration and grazing.
David Narokwe (Disaster management officer), Merille, Kenya
The AfriScout app is very resourceful. There was a time an alert was posted that the Merille Melako market was razed by fire. We were able to respond to it immediately.
Francisco Lokuru (Afriscout Field Agent), Laisamis, Kenya
I have used AfriScout and trained others how to use the app for more than two years now. I can attest that the app is digitizing pastoralism. Can you imagine knowing the exact distance to where you are migrating your livestock to and planning your route in advance? That was unthinkable just a few years […]
Abdi Dida, (Chief), Isiolo, Kenya
The Meru-Isiolo border has always been rife with conflicts. Now, when I hear any hint, I post the conflict alert on the AfriScout app and herders on the way to the border who see my alert turn back immediately. This has helped us to save many lives.