AI & Technology Expertise
AI & Machine Learning
Implementing intelligent systems and predictive analytics
Data Analytics
Real-time dashboards and AI-powered reporting systems
AI-Powered GIS
Advanced geospatial analysis with machine learning
Computer Vision
Image recognition and spatial pattern detection
Mobile AI Solutions
GPS-enabled apps with intelligent recommendations
Process Automation
AI-driven workflow optimization and automation
Intelligent Databases
AI-enhanced data management and querying
Web AI Integration
Smart web platforms with predictive features
AI & Machine Learning
Implementing intelligent systems and predictive analytics
Data Analytics
Real-time dashboards and AI-powered reporting systems
Sabwa A. Benard
About Me
I'm a passionate software developer and GIS specialist with over 15 years of experience building innovative solutions that bridge technology and real-world impact. From developing market information systems serving farmers across East Africa to creating UN peacekeeping GIS infrastructure in South Sudan, I thrive on solving complex challenges.
My expertise spans full-stack development, enterprise systems integration, mobile applications, and advanced geospatial analysis. I've worked with organizations like the UN, FAO, UNICEF, and leading tech companies to deliver scalable, user-centered solutions.
Currently a board trustee at Internet Society, Kenyan Chapter and teaching advanced AI, GIS and Remote Sensing while continuing to innovate in the tech space.
Product Portfolio
Software products and systems I've built — from concept to deployment
SIRKAL
Kenya Government Finance Explorer
Interactive public-finance platform tracking Kenya's budgets, funds, levies, MDAs, and development projects across every financial year since 2013. Features county-level choropleth maps (Esri ArcGIS JS), a statutory-deductions pay calculator, debt & lender analysis, a graft tracker, NG-CDF spending for all 290 constituencies, procurement/tender data, plus live forex and EPRA fuel prices. Includes user accounts, scheduled report subscriptions, and CSV/JSON/HTML exports — built entirely from open data (Treasury, CBK, PPRA, Controller of Budget).
Wajuze
AI-Powered Citizen Infrastructure Reporting (evolution of M-Power)
Report potholes, illegal dumpsites, and broken infrastructure with just a photo. Advanced AI automatically identifies issue type, severity, and generates descriptions — GPS geotagging pinpoints the exact location. Government teams manage everything through an interactive GIS portal with analytics, team assignment, and CSV/PDF export. Citizens track reports from submission to resolution with email notifications at every stage.
SpeedGuard KE
Speed Camera Alerts, Flood Warnings & Road Reports
Privacy-first road-safety companion for Nairobi drivers. Real-time speed tracking with alerts for 15 mapped speed cameras, vehicle-specific limits per the Kenya Traffic Act (private, PSV, boda, truck), plus community road reports for speed guns, roadblocks, potholes, and accidents. Includes a full flood module — 7-day rainfall forecasts, a Nairobi flood-risk map, and rainfall simulation. All GPS processing happens on-device; nothing is stored or transmitted, in line with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019.
HMS
Full-Stack Hospital Management System
End-to-end hospital platform covering the complete patient journey: triage with vitals capture, urgency-sorted doctor worklists, consultations with ICD-10 coding, laboratory with test pricing, and a pharmacy running a 186-drug formulary with walk-in sales, batch tracking, and expiry alerts. Payment-gated workflow holds outpatient lab orders and prescriptions until the cashier confirms payment (M-Pesa, NHIF/SHA, cash, insurance). Includes admissions with ward/bed management, HR & payroll, supply chain, income & expenditure reporting, and full audit logging with session control.
Mahneeberg Mining
Sustainable Artisanal Gold Mining Cooperative
Mahneeberg Mining Cooperative Society Ltd in Masiyenze, Ikolomani — a cooperative practicing responsible artisanal gold mining with landscape restoration and community empowerment at its core. The site showcases leadership, impact metrics (1,000+ members, 75% of revenue to community, 200+ hectares earmarked for restoration), a photo/video gallery, and ongoing projects — including the GIS/RS mapping and World Bank ESF training programme that I lead as the cooperative's Trustee and GIS Expert.
Experience
Founder & CEO
Founded and lead Accadius, a Nairobi-based product studio at the intersection of AI, GIS and ICT — designing, building and operating software products for the Kenyan and East African market, alongside delivering web platforms for client organizations.
- Built and operate civic-tech platforms: SIRKAL (Kenya Government Finance Explorer), Wajuze (AI-powered citizen infrastructure reporting), and SpeedGuard Nairobi (privacy-first road safety and flood alerts)
Tutor/Lecturer - GIS & Remote Sensing
- Conduct pre-training needs assessment to tailor content to audience
- Develop comprehensive training plans and curriculum for advanced geospatial topics
- Create training materials, datasets, tools and user guides
- Deliver in-person/virtual training on ArcGIS Enterprise, GIS and Remote Sensing
World Bank ESF Expert - Tutor/Facilitator
- Taught Environmental and Social Safeguard Data Management using Geo-Enabling Tools
- Trained on Field Data Collection for Environmental and Social Impact monitoring
- Facilitated Gender Equality, Social Inclusion (GESI), and GBV/SEAH mainstreaming
- Provided training on Grievance Redress Mechanisms and Biodiversity Management
GIS Consultant
- Prepared topographic maps including contours, elevations, and landmarks
- Conducted flood risk analysis using advanced GIS techniques
- Generated 3D and 2D visualization maps from topographic data
- Delivered maps in GIS formats with comprehensive reports and recommendations
ERP Developer - MS Dynamics Business Central
- Developed and integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system
- Customized Microsoft Dynamics Business Central for organizational needs
- Implemented modules for finance, inventory, and operations management
System Developer / Data Analyst
- Developed Integrated Immunization Repository and Dashboard for Decision Making
- Enabled integration with DHIS2, Chanjo, NexLeaf, and ODK systems
- Implemented automated monitoring, evaluation, and dynamic report generation
- Created role-based actionable dashboards for health decision makers
GIS Developer - South Sudan
- Designed and maintained web and mobile GIS products for peacekeeping operations
- Published and consumed web GIS services using ArcGIS Server deployment
- Developed Common Operational Picture for mission-wide situational awareness
- Maintained geospatial databases and implemented data security controls
National GIS Technician (Consultant)
- Developed and rolled out GIS systems and databases for all FAO Kenya Programs
- Coordinated GIS efforts from Country office to Regional and Program areas
- Conducted field monitoring and spatial data analysis for impact assessment
- Trained FAO staff and partners on GIS technologies and methodologies
GIS Applications Developer
- Provided technical sales support and customer onboarding for ArcGIS Online
- Developed prototype and proof-of-concept mobile and web applications
- Represented company in hackathons, app contests, and developer meetups
- Collaborated with tech startups and universities to promote ArcGIS adoption
Featured Projects
Kenya National Lands Information Management System (ArdhiSasa)
Comprehensive land administration system integrating GIS, ERP, SharePoint, and EDMS for the National Land Commission. Streamlined land registration, reduced record vulnerabilities, and improved data quality.
RATIN - Market Information System
Mobile and web platform gathering daily trading information for agricultural commodities across 30+ markets in East Africa. GPS-enabled data collection with SMS query capabilities serving farmers and traders since 1994.
HAIPCRM - Humanitarian Aid Integrity
Complaint Referral Mechanism harmonizing how humanitarian organizations handle complaints. Multi-channel reporting (online, SMS, walk-in) with automated tracking and inter-organizational coordination.
Wajuze - Citizen Science App
Mobile application empowering citizens to report issues to government with precise GPS locations. Near-real-time visualization through dynamic geo-portal for enhanced public service delivery.
CrowdPesa - Financial Services Locator
Android app using GPS to find nearest banks, ATMs, and mobile money outlets. Provides turn-by-turn navigation to financial services based on user location and brand preference.
Rwanda Housing Authority Asset Register
Comprehensive GIS-based asset management system for government properties. Integrated surveying, mapping, and valuation with web-based visualization and analysis.
Conferences & Workshops
United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress
Moganshan, Deqing, China
International Astronautical Congress 2024
Millan, Italy
United Nations Enviromental Assembly
Nairobi, Kenya
United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress
Moganshan, Deqing, China
ESRI User Conference
San Diego, California, U.S.A
United Nations International Conference on Space Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Precision Farming
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
Hedera Hashgraph Public Distributed Ledger Summit
Nairobi, Kenya
Secong United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress
Hydrebaad, Telengana, India
Data Privacy Conference Golf Tounament
Windsor Golf and Country Club, Nairobi
World Future Energy Summit
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Identity Managemment for Refugees and IDP's Management
Mogadishu, Somalia
International Astronautical Congress 2024
Millan, Italy
RCMRD International Conference #RIC
Nairobi, Kenya
United Nations Inter Agency Games
Copanhagen, Denmark
United Nations Enviromental Assembly
Nairobi, Kenya
United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress
Moganshan, Deqing, China
Photo Gallery
A visual journey through my work, trainings, and professional experiences
Videos
Talks, demos, training sessions, and project walkthroughs
AlJazeera — Uchaguzi Initiative
Interview about leading the Ushahidi Geo-Location Uchaguzi initiative for Kenya's elections, demonstrating citizen-powered geospatial reporting.
Stella Wangu
Singing once in a while.
Geo Dancing fountain
UNWGIC 2018.
Hobbies & Interests
Beyond code and maps — the passions that keep me inspired
Technology Exploration
Always exploring the bleeding edge — AI, IoT, drone mapping, and emerging geospatial technologies. Building side projects and prototypes that solve everyday problems in East Africa.
Photography & Travel
Capturing landscapes, communities, and the stories behind the maps. Travel across the world has shaped a deep appreciation for geography, culture, and the human impact of technology.
Mentoring & Community
Passionate about growing the next generation of African tech talent. Regular facilitator at hackathons, contributor to open-source GIS projects, and mentor for young developers entering the geospatial industry.
Music & Creative Arts
Music fuels the long coding sessions and creative problem-solving. Interested in the intersection of creativity and technology — digital art, data visualization as art, and sound-mapping projects.
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in new opportunities, collaborations, and innovative projects. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!
Or email me directly:
info@accadius.co.ke