Key skills and expertise

With over 26 years of experience in agriculture and environmental governance, the expert excels in agribusiness development, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart practices. They have led regional projects, notably reducing post-harvest grain loss through hermetic storage technologies. As a consultant, they have driven initiatives in environmental impact assessments and capacity building. Their leadership roles include Regional Manager for Food Security and Agribusiness, where they established partnerships and implemented successful agribusiness strategies across sub-Saharan Africa. The expert is proficient in developing training programs, market analysis, and promoting Good Agricultural Practices.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked with USAID (RTI) on projects focusing on climate-smart agriculture and horticulture industry adoption. This collaboration involved capacity building, specifically training trainers and individual groups to support sustainable agricultural practices. The work was regional, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, and aimed at enhancing food security and promoting climate-smart, resilient agricultural systems.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including environment and natural resource management, food security, agriculture, livestock, and marketing. They have held roles such as Lead Consultant and Regional Manager, focusing on agribusiness development, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart practices. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating environmental governance with agribusiness and promoting circular bioeconomy models. The geographic scope of their work spans multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing regional development and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across sub-Saharan Africa, including Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Their work in these regions has involved in-depth engagement with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in agriculture, food security, and environmental governance. This experience has equipped them with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within these diverse contexts.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili, demonstrating excellent proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading. They also have a good command of French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including collaboration with multilingual teams and international projects across several African countries.

The expert is pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Governance and Management at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. They hold an MBA in Strategic Management from Kenya Methodist University, Kenya, and a B.Sc. in Horticultural Sciences from Egerton University, Kenya. This diverse educational background supports their extensive expertise in environmental governance, strategic management, and horticulture.