Samuel Kalya Kipsang

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.