- UN Specialised Agency
- National
Government of Uganda — UN Specialized Agency Supported case study
Uganda Drought Monitoring System
National early warning infrastructure powered by AI, IoT sensor networks, and satellite intelligence — developed with a UN food security agency
- People served
- 300K+People served
- Coverage across Uganda
- NationalCoverage across Uganda
- Fused data sources
- Satellite + IoTFused data sources
- Drought forecasting engine
- AIDrought forecasting engine
Case Study: Uganda Drought Monitoring System
Background
Uganda faces increasing climate variability, with droughts threatening food security, water resources, and rural livelihoods. To strengthen resilience and preparedness, the Government of Uganda in collaboration with a leading UN food security agency partnered with Rosewill Bome Technologies to design and deploy a national drought monitoring and early warning system.
Challenge
Prior to this system, drought risk monitoring was fragmented and reactive, often relying on delayed manual reports. This limited the ability of decision-makers to anticipate crises, allocate resources, and protect vulnerable communities. A robust, real-time, and scalable solution was urgently needed.
Solution
Rosewill Bome Technologies developed a comprehensive drought monitoring platform that integrates:
Satellite Intelligence
High-resolution imagery for vegetation, soil moisture, and rainfall anomaly detection.
IoT Sensors
Ground sensors measuring soil health, rainfall, and water availability in real-time.
Predictive Analytics
AI models forecasting drought risks and projecting their potential impact across regions.
Decision Support Dashboard
Government-ready dashboard for early warnings, resource planning, and policy action.
Key Features
- National-level drought risk mapping updated in real-time
- Community-level alerts and farmer advisories
- Integration of satellite, sensor, and local data sources
- Scalable to other countries facing climate challenges
Impact
The Uganda Drought Monitoring System has already benefitted over 300,000 people across agriculture, water management, and disaster preparedness sectors. By delivering timely and actionable insights, it helps safeguard crops, livestock, and livelihoods.
Scaling the Innovation
With UN agency support, Uganda has become the first country in Africa to deploy this system at a national scale. Building on this success, Rosewill Bome Technologies is working to replicate and adapt the solution across the region, creating a model for climate resilience in East Africa and beyond.