About Keragita Farms
A founder's journey from Berlin to Kilifi, building the future of Kenyan agriculture.
The Story Behind Keragita
Keragita Farms was born from a simple conviction: the future of African agriculture lies at the intersection of traditional farming wisdom and modern technology. Desmond Momanyi Mariita, raised in a Kenyan farming family, carried that conviction through years of professional life in Berlin, Germany — where exposure to European precision agriculture, IoT systems, and data-driven decision-making deepened into a clear plan.
In 2025, that plan became reality. Keragita Farms Ltd was officially registered in Kenya, 6 acres of farmland were secured in Gongoni Ward, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County, and the first livestock and crops were introduced. The name Keragita — drawn from family roots — carries the weight of heritage into a technology-forward future.
Today, Keragita Farms operates as an early-stage agricultural enterprise with active livestock (goats and sheep) and crop production (green grams and maize). The comprehensive technology roadmap — covering IoT soil sensors, drone-based crop monitoring, and AI-powered pest management — is designed for phased deployment as the farm scales.
Our Team
Desmond Momanyi Mariita
Founder & Managing Director
Berlin-based Kenyan entrepreneur with an MSc in Cognitive Systems from the University of Potsdam and a BSc in Mathematics & Statistics from Kenyatta University. Six years of data governance experience at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
- MSc Cognitive Systems, University of Potsdam
- BSc Mathematics & Statistics, Kenyatta University
- 6 years Data Governance, Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Credentials & Experience
Company Registration
- Private Limited Company
- PVT-6Y1YZQM7
- Registered in Kenya
- Registered in Kenya, 2025
Key Milestones
Company Registration
Keragita Farms Ltd officially registered in Kenya, establishing the legal foundation for all farming and commercial operations.
Land Acquisition
Secured 6 acres of farmland in Gongoni Ward, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County. Title deed obtained and verified.
First Livestock
Introduced goats and sheep to the farm, establishing the livestock component of diversified farming operations.
First Crop Planting
Planted green grams and maize as the first crop cycle, beginning active agricultural production on the farm.
Website Launch
Launch of keragita.com as the public-facing platform for the farm, featuring the journal, impact dashboard, and partner contact system.
Precision Agriculture Planning
Comprehensive technology roadmap covering IoT soil sensors, drone-based crop monitoring, and AI/ML pest management systems.
First Technology Deployment
Deployment of initial IoT soil moisture sensors and weather station for data-driven irrigation decisions.
Ready to Build the Future of Farming?
We are looking for partners, investors, and collaborators who believe in the power of technology-driven agriculture in East Africa.