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Boosting Agricultural Yield in East Africa: The Role of Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps and SunCulture’s Lipa Pole Pole Financing

In East Africa, smallholder farmers face significant challenges in boosting their agricultural yields. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of efficient and affordable irrigation solutions. Traditional irrigation methods are often costly, labor-intensive, and unsustainable, particularly in regions where water scarcity is a growing concern. However, the advent of solar-powered irrigation pumps is […]
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5 Benefits of Using Solar Water Pumps for Irrigation

In the modern agricultural landscape, efficient and sustainable solutions are crucial for farmers. One of the most innovative and beneficial technologies available today is the solar water pump. Solar-powered irrigation systems are transforming the way water is managed on farms, providing numerous advantages. Here are five key benefits of using solar water pumps for irrigation. […]
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Expanding the Market: How SunCulture’s Lipa Pole Pole Model is Revolutionizing Solar Irrigation pumps

In many parts of the world, smallholder farmers face significant barriers to adopting modern irrigation technologies. High upfront costs, limited access to financing, and lack of awareness often hinder their ability to invest in pumps that could enhance their productivity and resilience. SunCulture, a leading provider of solar-powered irrigation pumps, is addressing these challenges through […]
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Maximizing Water Resources

Kenya, like many other African countries, is heavily reliant on agriculture for economic growth and food security. However, unpredictable weather patterns and climate change have made it increasingly challenging for farmers to maintain consistent crop yields. The latest reports indicate that most parts of Kenya are expected to receive depressed rainfall, which is a worrying […]
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The Future of Agriculture in Africa

The agriculture sector in Africa is undergoing a major transformation with the integration of technology and innovation. As a solar irrigation company, SunCulture is at the forefront of this revolution, working to support smallholder farmers to maximize their yields and improve their livelihoods. Smallholder farmers in Africa face numerous challenges, including unpredictable weather patterns, limited […]
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How SunCulture is Building Climate Resilience in Africa

As we kick off the new year, we at SunCulture would like to take a moment to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for smallholder farmers in Africa. One of the biggest challenges facing these farmers is climate change. The effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and increased […]
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Scaling up an IT team through DevOps – Winnie Kiragu

Winnie Kiragu is SunCulture’s first DevOps engineer. A role that sees her build out tools and processes to scale up the software team. Not an easy task in a company to that ever changing and growing Having 5 years of experience prior to SunCulture, Winnie plays a pivotal role in our team moving to a […]
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Building a full app as my first job – Sarah Sindet

Sarah Sindet is currently serving as a junior front end developer in the software team, her first immersion in the world of IT. In a short amount of time she delivered the first version of the my.sunculture.io platform. A growing platform that empowers our customers to take control over their data and engage with our […]
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Brendah Wangari – 5 years in and still enjoying every day

Brendah Wangari joined SunCulture in 2017 as an Agronomy intern, now she oversees the day-to-day activities of the PAYG team in her current position as the PAYG Assistant Manager. Before this position, she was a Relationship Manager handling collections and client relationships in her assigned portfolio. Her agronomy experience provides her with a unique understanding […]
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From Silicon Valley to Silicon Savannah – Max Garnick

Raised near the heart of Silicon Valley, it’s hardly unexpected that Max Garnick would end up working for a tech company. The fact that he ended up working for an agriculture technology (AgTech) company in East Africa, though, was a bit unexpected. Max Garnick joined SunCulture as a Product Manager in 2018, after completing a […]
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