Michael M. Simiyu

Geospatial Engineer, interested in health and humanitarian work

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

@FAOSWALIM delegation led by SWALIM Technical Adviser @ugoleonardi, paid a courtesy visit to Minister of @moerccpl in Puntland, Hon. Aidarus Ahmed Farah Oday, to discuss strengthening collaboration climate, water & environmental information.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

FAOR @EPeterschmitt met Puntland’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management to strengthen collaboration on early warning, anticipatory action & resilience. Discussions also highlighted FAO’s support through #FSNAU analysis to inform timely response to climate shocks

[Michael M. Simiyu @MichaelSimiyu]

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” — Charles Darwin
In the age of AI, this truth has never been more relevant & @FAOSWALIM is not being left behind.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

From data to decision: faster, smarter & still human-verified. #SWALIM’s AI Masterclass in Nairobi explored how AI can strengthen Somalia’s climate, water & land information systems: automating QA, detecting anomalies, improving metadata & turning data into actionable E-Warning.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#Mapping Somalia's urban future!
With @cooperazione_it support, #FAOSWALIM trained @imc_puntland & line ministries on urban sprawl assessment & land cover mapping — building skills for smarter, evidence-based planning and land management.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#FAO, MoAI, MoEWR, HSS, UN partners & donors convened the 2nd #JOSP Programme Steering Committee to review progress, reaffirm commitment and align next steps. JOSP represents a long-term solution to the drought emergency v. flood risk paradigm the country faces yet again in 2026.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

.@SwedeninSomalia approves lifesaving new anticipatory and early action project to protect drought-affected communities. @FAOSomalia says the funding will play a crucial role in building long term resilience against climate shocks and the current drought. https://t.co/11tfCbVrxm

[Michael M. Simiyu @MichaelSimiyu]

The work we do towards a world without hunger!

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#FAOSWALIM enhanced Somalia’s capacity in land suitability analysis for major crops, training staff from @NBS_Somalia, @imcsomalialand and @imcpuntland. Delivered through 3 weeks online plus 1 week practical, the course supports evidence-based agricultural planning.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#Somalia faces recurrent crises, but how does the latest drought compare to past shocks? @FAOSomalia combines historical and current data to track long-term climate, food security and nutrition trends and anticipate what the coming months may bring.

https://t.co/E0YhT9TIf0

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

#FAOSWALIM has concluded a training on Impact-Based Flood Forecasting & Anticipatory Action targeting SODMA, MoEWR, MoECC, MOLFR, SNBS & FMS States, to strengthen flood risk analysis, define triggers, apply models, and  inform early action to protect vulnerable communities.

[Etienne Peterschmitt @EPeterschmitt]

My end-of-year message to @FAOSomalia staff.
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

With support from @EU_in_Somalia, @FAOSomalia- #SWALIM, with @NBS_Somalia, @imcsomaliland/ @imc_puntland, strengthened national capacity to monitor water and land resources through a 2-week RPL drone operations and data processing course delivered by #RCMRD and #FahariAviation.

[Michael M. Simiyu @MichaelSimiyu]

FAO, IMC & SNBS teams are training in drone piloting with Fahari Aviation and RCMRD in Nairobi. These skills will boost natural-resource mapping, food-security analysis & resilience efforts—advancing FAO’s strategic vision for a more resilient, food-secure Somalia. 🚁🌍🇸🇴

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

.@FAOSomalia today briefed participants of the Country Humanitarian Forum @SoDMA_Somalia in Jowhar on the progress of #JOSP implementation, acknowledging government leadership and partners’ commitment of resources to address floods and droughts in Middle & Lower Shabelle regions.

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

FAOR @EPeterschmitt joined @SoDMA_Somalia's 2nd Somalia Disaster Resilience Conference, reaffirming @FAO’s commitment to strengthening early warning, anticipatory action, and community-based #Resilience to protect lives and livelihoods across #Somalia.

#BetterTogether #4Betters

[FAO in Somalia @FAOSomalia]

.@imcsomaliland, supported by #FAOSWALIM, carried out field validation of soil erosion and degradation in #Gebiley. The mission confirmed remote sensing results with on-the-ground data on erosion processes, soil conditions, vegetation, and key land degradation factors.
#FAO