Dr. Benson Kenduiywo is a Data Science specialist with over 13 years experience offering spatial data related solutions including surveying, mapping, remote sensing, machine learning, crop modelling, and index insurance. He is interested in the use of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to build spatial solutions in Agriculture and beyond.

At the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, he leads and supports spatial and related data analysis for the Climate Security Observatory (CSO), Livestock and Climate, Fragility Migration and Conflict amongst other initiatives. In addition, he is the lead for East Africa region stationed in Nairobi where he helps coordinate CGIAR climate security activities and engagement with partners in East Africa.

Session: Towards a common position on climate security for Africa: Principles and priorities for the African Climate Action Summit and COP28