Alinafe Kaliwo
Alinafe Kaliwo is a Malawian tech entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Mechro Limited, recognized for his innovative contributions to agriculture through technology. He gained international acclaim by being named one of Africa’s top 10 innovators in the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Innovation Challenge 2025. Kaliwo developed Chameleon Tools, a smart soil moisture system designed to assist smallholder farmers in making informed irrigation decisions, thereby enhancing crop yields and promoting sustainable farming practices. He is also working on Chameleon AI, a digital platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide real-time agricultural insights to farmers. Kaliwo’s work highlights the potential of local innovation in addressing the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in Malawi and beyond.
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Tanzania:
Mr Alinafe Kaliwo, chief executive of Mechro, highlighted the need for enabling policies and access to capital for AI-driven climate solutions in Africa.
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Malawi:
Alinafe Kaliwo, Founder and CEO of Mechro Limited, has brought pride to Malawi by earning a spot among Africa’s top 10 innovators in the prestigious African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Innovation Challenge 2025.
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