Earth Observation for Africa: Insights from the RCMRD International Conference #RIC2024
Author: Victor Eseme Omoit TAHMO Weather station at RCMRD As we edge closer to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, this year, discussions about earth observation and its role in sustainable development are growing louder. At the heart of these conversations was the RCMRD International Conference (RIC) 2024, themed Earth, Our Only Home. With experts from various […]
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TAHMO Attended GSMA MWC Meeting In October, representatives from TAHMO in Rwanda and Tanzania embarked on a transformative journey to the GSMA MWC Kigali Series. The GSMA, a global organization dedicated to unifying the mobile ecosystem and driving innovation for positive change in both business and society, set the stage for an inspiring gathering. As […]
Why Your local Weather Prediction Could Be Wrong
May blog 2023 Why Your Local Weather Prediction Could Be Wrong .tahmo May 2023 blog Have you ever checked the weather forecast, only to find out that it was completely wrong? It can be frustrating, but there are many factors that can influence the accuracy of weather predictions. Let’s take a closer look at why […]
TAHMO provides support for FEWS stations in Kenya
TAHMO country representative for Kenya Victor Omoit joined Faith Wawira – Senior ICT Officer (WRA) and Joseph Mukola – Principal Meteorology Technician (KMD) on a five-day field work to carry out regular maintenance on 10 Automatic Weather Stations installed in the Nzoia basin. The team started their work in the Eldoret sub-region then in the […]
LESSONS FROM COVID
On March 15, Kenya was put on partial lockdown after 2 COVID cases were reported in the country. Alongside the government-imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew, schools were closed and movement restricted. Within a week, the lockdown wave had spread to most East African countries. It created a sense of panic, fear and uncertainty. This hit our team […]