About Maathai

Empowering Farmers Through Expert Agricultural Advice

Our Mission

To democratize access to expert agricultural knowledge by connecting farmers and extension officers with certified agricultural experts through innovative technology. We believe every farmer deserves access to professional advice, regardless of location, language, or connectivity.

Connect

Bridge the gap between farmers and agricultural experts, making professional advice accessible to everyone.

Empower

Empower farmers with knowledge and tools to increase crop yields, prevent losses, and improve livelihoods.

Transform

Transform agriculture in Africa and beyond through accessible technology and expert knowledge sharing.

Our Story

Maathai was born from a simple observation: farmers across Africa face significant challenges accessing expert agricultural advice when they need it most. Whether dealing with crop diseases, pest infestations, or seeking guidance on best practices, many farmers lack immediate access to qualified experts.

We recognized that technology could bridge this gap. By creating a platform that connects farmers with certified agricultural experts, extension officers, and agrovet attendants, we're making professional agricultural advice accessible to everyone - regardless of location, language, or internet connectivity.

Today, Maathai serves thousands of farmers and hundreds of agricultural experts, facilitating thousands of consultations that help farmers make better decisions, increase yields, and improve their livelihoods.

Maathai Agriculture Platform

Honoring Wangari Maathai

Our platform is named in honor of Professor Wangari Maathai (1940-2011), the Kenyan environmentalist, political activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Her Legacy

Professor Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, which has planted over 51 million trees across Kenya and inspired similar initiatives worldwide. She demonstrated how ordinary citizens, especially women, could drive positive change through community-based action and local empowerment.

Our Connection

Just as Maathai brought environmental solutions directly to communities, we bring expert agricultural knowledge directly to farmers. Our platform embodies her values of empowerment, community action, and making a positive impact at the grassroots level.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Accessibility

We believe expert agricultural advice should be accessible to all farmers, regardless of location, language, or connectivity. Our platform works offline and supports multiple languages.

Trust & Quality

We maintain high standards by verifying all experts and ensuring farmers receive accurate, reliable advice from certified professionals.

Community First

We prioritize the needs of farming communities and extension officers, building solutions that truly serve their interests and improve livelihoods.

Innovation

We leverage cutting-edge technology, including AI-powered plant disease detection, to provide farmers with the best tools and solutions.

Local Impact

We focus on creating real, measurable impact in farming communities, helping farmers increase yields, prevent losses, and improve their quality of life.

Transparency

We operate with transparency in our processes, pricing, and expert verification, building trust with both farmers and experts.

Our Technology

Built for farmers, designed for accessibility

Mobile-First Design

Our app is built with Flutter, ensuring a smooth experience on both Android and iOS devices. We optimize for low-end smartphones to reach farmers everywhere.

Offline Capabilities

Core features work without internet connectivity, making Maathai perfect for remote farming areas with limited or no internet access.

AI-Powered Features

Our AI-powered plant disease scanner helps farmers identify issues instantly by simply taking a photo, providing immediate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Multilingual Support

We support 8+ languages including English, Swahili, Zulu, Hausa, Amharic, Arabic, French, and Spanish, ensuring farmers can communicate in their preferred language.

Our Impact

Making a difference in farming communities

10K+

Active Farmers

Farmers using Maathai to improve their agricultural practices

500+

Certified Experts

Agricultural professionals providing expert advice

50K+

Consultations

Expert consultations completed, helping farmers succeed

Join the Maathai Community

Whether you're a farmer seeking expert advice or an extension officer looking to help more farmers, Maathai is here for you.