{
  "id": 1022115,
  "title": "Kakuzi expands use of digital technology in farming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kakuzi-expands-use-of-digital-technology-in-farming",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T11:24:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kakuzi-expands-use-of-digital-technology-in-farming/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 - Agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc is ramping up its digital technology adoption across its operations to enhance efficiency and bolster climate-smart farming, according to its Managing Director, Chris Flowers. The company has set up a Digital Agricultural Transformation Department, led by a Digital Agricultural Transformation Manager, to oversee the integration of agricultural technology into its operations. This department aims to enhance farm management, decision-making, and operational performance through the use of advanced technologies.\n\nFlowers highlighted the importance of adopting technology in response to changing weather patterns, which have become increasingly unpredictable. \"As we face more and more uncertainty and unpredictability in our traditional climatic patterns, it is essential that agriculture adapts and adopts new technology,\" he emphasized. To support this, Kakuzi is leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics across its operations. At its macadamia processing plant, the firm has introduced an AI-powered optical sorting system that automates the grading of macadamia nuts, aiming to improve product quality.\n\nIn addition to these technological advancements, Kakuzi is also deploying drone-based security surveillance systems in its fields. The company views the increased use of technology as a key component of its broader sustainability and climate-smart agriculture strategy, as it seeks to adapt its operations to the challenges posed by a changing climate.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc is expanding its use of digital technology across its operations as it seeks to improve efficiency and strengthen climate-smart farming.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kakuzi Plc adopts digital technology in farming operations",
    "Digital Agricultural Transformation Department established",
    "AI-powered optical sorting system improves macadamia quality"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}