Open Citizen Sciencefor People & Planet
UhAI {/u-ˈha.i/}; translates as *life *in the indigenous Swahili language. We deploy artificial intelligence, low-cost sensors, open data & direct community engagement for actionable insights towards environmental stewardship.
Environmental Categories
Real-time readings collected by citizen scientists across Kenya
How the Dashboard Works
Three simple steps to explore Kenya's open environmental data, contribute your own readings, and connect with a growing citizen science community.
Explore the Map
Toggle between 7 environmental data layers — Air Quality, Water, Seismic, Noise, Weather, Soil, and Oil Exploration — to see real-time citizen science readings pinned across Kenya.
Dive Into the Data
Select any category from the sidebar to view detailed charts, time-series trends, and filterable data tables. Download raw datasets in Excel for your own research.
Contribute & Learn
Upload your own environmental readings to grow the dataset, climb the community leaderboard, and take free citizen science courses to deepen your knowledge.
Everything You Need
From raw data downloads to structured learning paths, the Uhai platform is built for curious citizens, researchers, and communities.
Open Data
7 categoriesEvery dataset collected by our community is freely downloadable in Excel format. Water quality, air readings, seismic events, and more — all public domain.
Civic Education
Free coursesFree online courses in citizen science methodology, environmental monitoring, and water resource management. Learn at your own pace and earn certificates.
Community Leaderboard
GamifiedEarn points for every data upload, course completed, and distance covered during field work. Compete with fellow citizen scientists and track your impact.
Partner Network
InstitutionalBacked by academic institutions, environmental agencies, and international organizations committed to open science and sustainable freshwater management in Kenya.
Stories
Latest insights, research & updates from the field
