This funding will expand the organization’s anchor program, Osiris, which aims to foster and unlock advanced weather and climate data services across the continent.

In 2021, TomorrowNow received a $2 million grant from the Gates Foundation to assist one million African farmers in adapting to climate change.

This initiative demonstrated that enhanced access to localized weather information is crucial for applications within the food system, as much as the quality and precision of the data itself.

With this additional funding, TomorrowNow aims to impact 20 million smallholder farmers over the next three years.

The organization will deliver value-added weather intelligence services across Africa to research organizations, non-profit organizations (NGOs), multilateral organizations, private service providers, farmer cooperatives, and government agencies serving Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs).

The Osiris project utilizes improved historical datasets, observations, and short-term and seasonal weather forecasts from global technology companies such as Tomorrow.io, Salient Predictions, and Arable.

Additionally, it collaborates closely with local government entities and private or non-governmental partners to transform agricultural practices significantly within the region.

The initiative also aims to make next-generation weather and climate information accessible to frontline organizations that support farmers and scientists who are pioneering innovations for the food system.

This enhanced accessibility will improve crop simulation for climate-resilient seed breeding and contribute to the adoption of regenerative farming practices.

This funding comes at a time when the company is undergoing a significant restructuring, including a reduction of its workforce by nearly 40%.

Twiga CEO and Co-Founder Peter Njonjo stated that the funding round is the culmination of a strategic transformation that has enhanced the company’s cost efficiency and improved service delivery to its customers.

“We have made significant progress in streamlining our operations and optimizing our cost structure without compromising the quality of our services,” he said.

Njonjo acknowledged the impact of the workforce reduction, expressing gratitude to both current and departing employees for their contributions to Twiga’s success.

He explained that the restructuring was necessary to align the company’s staffing levels with its current business needs and ensure long-term sustainability.

The funding secured by Twiga will support the company’s ongoing operations and enable it to adapt to the dynamic market conditions.

Njonjo emphasized the company’s commitment to providing affordable goods and services to its customers despite the challenging economic environment.

Twiga’s recent moves reflect the resilience and adaptability of the agritech sector in the face of global economic shifts.

The company’s focus on cost optimization and service improvement highlights its determination to remain one of the leading players in the Kenyan agribusiness landscape.