Samuel Kalya Kipsang
2025-2026 Obama Foundation Africa Leader
Chief Executive Officer, Foresta
Kenya
Samuel Kalya Kipsang is the chief executive officer of Foresta, an advanced forest management system that is a comprehensive platform integrating AI, software, and hardware solutions for end-to-end forest restoration and management. Foresta supports the entire reforestation lifecycle from initial planning and site analysis to recommending optimal planting methods based on area-specific conditions, executing restoration through various techniques including drone technology, and providing long-term monitoring of planted areas. The platform combines geospatial intelligence for tracking deforestation trends, AI-powered species identification, and Guardian Sensor Networks for real-time environmental monitoring and threat detection.
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