Disclaimer

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using this platform. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.

Important Notice

The data, information, and content provided on this platform are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute professional scientific advice, environmental assessments, or legally binding environmental reports. While we strive to ensure accuracy and reliability, users are strongly encouraged to consult qualified environmental scientists and relevant authorities before taking action based on this data.

Key Points:

  • •Environmental data is collected by citizen scientists using consumer-grade equipment
  • •Measurements may be affected by equipment limitations, environmental conditions, and user error
  • •Data is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind
  • •We are not liable for damages arising from the use of this platform or its data
  • •Location data is aggregated and displayed publicly on maps

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We are continuously improving the platform to bring you the best citizen science data experience.

Welcome to Uhai Citizen Science!

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Join us in monitoring and protecting our environment through collaborative data collection.

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Maai Makwa (indigenous Kikuyu language for My Water) is an open-source, open-data and public domain water quality and quantity monitoring project integrated with practical civic education to empower water-scarce, climate-vulnerable & disenfranchised individuals, households and communities in Kenya to participate in domestic-led sustainable freshwater resource management.

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Real-time readings collected by citizen scientists across Kenya

Getting Started

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Everything You Need

From raw data downloads to structured learning paths, the Uhai platform is built for curious citizens, researchers, and communities.

Open Data

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Every dataset collected by our community is freely downloadable in Excel format. Water quality, air readings, seismic events, and more — all public domain.

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Civic Education

Free courses

Free online courses in citizen science methodology, environmental monitoring, and water resource management. Learn at your own pace and earn certificates.

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Community Leaderboard

Gamified

Earn points for every data upload, course completed, and distance covered during field work. Compete with fellow citizen scientists and track your impact.

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Partner Network

Institutional

Backed by academic institutions, environmental agencies, and international organizations committed to open science and sustainable freshwater management in Kenya.

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