JuaIT is a neutral platform that helps smallholder farmers in Kenya select the appropriate solar system before any purchase is made. Using satellite imagery, the tool lets farmers map their land, input crop and water details, and receive personalized recommendations with payback estimates, warranty information, and nearby dealer locations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Smallholder farmers in Kenya often lack unbiased, data‑driven guidance when selecting solar irrigation systems, leading to costly mismatches between system size, payback period, and farm needs.
Solution
JuaIT offers a neutral, web‑based platform that helps farmers map their land using satellite imagery, input crop, water, and budget details, and receive personalized solar system recommendations. The tool calculates farm area, identifies the agro‑ecological zone, and matches the farmer’s context to verified product data, providing ROI estimates based on local crop prices, warranty terms, financing options, and nearby dealer locations. Recommendations are presented as ranked comparisons with clear payback ranges and real farmer feedback, all delivered through a map interface, website, or WhatsApp without any sales pressure.
Target Audience
Primary users are smallholder farmers in Kenya who need solar-powered irrigation solutions and want independent, data‑driven advice before purchasing.
Features
- Satellite‑imagery mapping allowing users to delineate farm boundaries with five taps and automatically compute area and agro‑ecological zone
- Contextual input of crops, water source, borehole depth, and budget to generate tailored system suggestions
- ROI calculator using real local crop prices to estimate payback periods (typically 14–20 months)
- Ranked list of compatible solar systems with transparent warranty information and side‑by‑side financing comparisons
- Interactive map of nearby dealers and service centres, plus peer reviews from farmers who purchased similar systems
- Multi‑channel access via web, map interface, and WhatsApp in English and Swahili
- Completely neutral platform with no commission or sales affiliation, ensuring unbiased recommendations