Strategic Agricultural Advisor – Consultant - Fin Agra Kenya Limited - Kenya
(2026 - present)
Providing strategic leadership and advisory support for the development of a large-scale commercial agriculture and inclusive smallholder integration programme in Kenya.
- Supporting programme design and implementation of inclusive agricultural development systems.
- Advising on scalable agricultural financing and rural enterprise development models.
- Supporting institutional development, operational strengthening, and implementation planning.
- Leading stakeholder engagement and agricultural ecosystem partnership development.
- Supporting multidisciplinary team development and programme coordination.
Internal Agricultural Consultant – Palm Oil Development & Transaction Advisory - CPF Financial Services
(2024-03 - 2024-09)
Provided technical and strategic advisory support on the design and development of a proposed large-scale commercial palm oil investment programme in Kenya.
- Supported feasibility assessment, technical evaluation, and implementation planning for large-scale agricultural investment.
- Contributed to environmental and sustainability review frameworks, including ESIA and RSPO considerations.
- Supported investment viability assessment and the development.
- Engaged with investors, governments, regulators, and technical stakeholders to support project preparation.
- Contributed to infrastructure, operational feasibility, and implementation planning.
Country Director & Market Development Lead - Crop Health Vision (CHV) International - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-12 - present)
Leading the establishment and implementation of regenerative agriculture and sustainable crop production operations in Kenya.
- Led the operational establishment and program implementation for CHV Kenya operations.
- Managed strategic planning, implementation oversight, budgeting, and operational coordination.
- Led the development and implementation of regenerative agriculture and sustainable crop production initiatives.
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder partnerships involving regulators, farmers, distributors, and private-sector stakeholders.
- Managed financial oversight, budgeting, and performance reporting.
- Supported regional program scaling and operational efficiency improvements.
Lead Agriculture Specialist - International Finance Corporation (IFC) – World Bank Group
(2019 - 2025)
Provided strategic and technical advisory support to IFC investment and advisory teams across Africa supporting agricultural transformation, climate resilience, market systems development, and private-sector investment programmes.
- Supported project design, implementation planning, and technical review of agricultural investment and advisory programmes across multiple African countries.
- Contributed to the development of agricultural transformation and rural development initiatives aligned with World Bank Group strategic priorities.
- Conducted technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and implementation reviews for agricultural investment projects.
- Supported the development and assessment of inclusive sourcing systems, smallholder commercialization models, and sustainable agricultural supply chains.
- Worked with governments, agribusinesses, financial institutions, and development partners to strengthen agricultural market systems and climate resilience interventions.
- Supported programme implementation oversight and stakeholder coordination involving governments, DFIs, commercial banks, and development partners.
- Contributed to the design and modelling of blended finance and embedded finance mechanisms supporting smallholder and SME agricultural financing.
- Supported implementation and advisory work related to farmer-led irrigation development and sustainable agricultural transformation programmes in East Africa.
- Contributed to monitoring the programme implementation progress, operational performance, and sustainability considerations.
- Participated in the preparation and review of technical reports, investment assessments, and programme evaluation inputs.
International Reviewer – New Project Proposal Assessment - Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
(2025-08-10 - 2025-09-15)
Served as International Reviewer for agricultural research and development project proposals submitted to ACIAR.
- Conducted independent review and assessment of international agricultural research and development project proposals.
- Evaluated project relevance, implementation feasibility, methodological quality, sustainability, and expected development impact.
- Assessed alignment of proposed projects with agricultural transformation, climate resilience, food systems, and rural development priorities.
- Reviewed institutional capacity, partnership arrangements, implementation approaches, and multidisciplinary coordination frameworks.
- Evaluated economic, social, environmental, and operational dimensions of proposed programmes.
- Provided evidence-based recommendations supporting project selection and funding decisions.
- Assessed programme risks, sustainability considerations, and implementation feasibility.
Independent Reviewer - Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
(2024-04 - 2024-06)
Conducted an End-of-Project Review for the programme: "Rapid Breeding for Reduced Cooking Time and Enhanced Nutritional Quality in Common Bean in Kenya."
- Conducted independent end-of-project evaluation and implementation review.
- Assessed programme relevance, implementation effectiveness, outcomes, and sustainability.
- Evaluated institutional collaboration frameworks and programme management effectiveness.
- Reviewed achievement of programme objectives and implementation performance.
- Developed evidence-based recommendations for future programme strengthening and sustainability.
- Contributed to institutional learning and evidence generation within agricultural research systems.
Agricultural Consultant – Pilot Phase Operator - Selu Africa - Nairobi, Kenya
(2023-03 - 2024-05)
Served as Lead Consultant supporting implementation of a Public-Private Partnership agricultural production initiative involving the Government of Kenya and private-sector stakeholders.
- Led implementation of pilot agricultural production programmes.
- Supported programme planning, implementation coordination, and operational management.
- Developed crop production, soil management, and sustainable agriculture systems.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement and partnership discussions involving public and private institutions.
- Supported development of scalable and commercially sustainable production models.
Horticultural Value Chain Expert - United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
(2022 - 2023)
Supported the implementation of the EU-funded Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) in Kenya.
- Conducted horticultural competitiveness and export market assessments.
- Supported the implementation of inclusive market systems and value chain strengthening initiatives.
- Engaged stakeholders across public and private sectors to strengthen agricultural market systems.
- Contributed to programme implementation, sustainability, and institutional collaboration activities.
- Supported the development of strategies for sustainable enterprise and export market participation.
Member of the Proposal Review Panel – Evidence Generation Grants - CGIAR
(2021-07 - 2021-08)
Served as a member of the Proposal Review Panel for the CGIAR GENDER Platform Evidence Module.
- Reviewed and evaluated international research and evidence-generation grant proposals.
- Assessed project relevance, methodological quality, implementation feasibility, and alignment with programme objectives.
- Evaluated institutional capacity, partnership structures, and implementation arrangements.
- Supported evidence-based funding recommendations and programme review processes.
- Participated in collaborative panel deliberations involving international research and development stakeholders.
Fresh Produce Specialist – Kigali Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce (KWMFP) - TradeMark Africa (TMA)
(2021-02 - 2021-07)
Provided technical advisory support to the Kigali Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce initiative in Rwanda.
- Supported the development and assessment of modern agro-logistics and wholesale market systems.
- Contributed to implementation planning and operational advisory for agricultural market infrastructure.
- Supported stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and institutional coordination.
- Contributed to the development of systems supporting food safety, traceability, post-harvest management, and regional trade competitiveness.
Independent Investment Committee Member - Self Help Africa – AgriFI Challenge Fund
(2019 - 2021)
Served as an Independent Investment Committee Member supporting the review and assessment of agricultural SME investments under the EU-funded AgriFI Challenge Fund.
- Reviewed and evaluated agribusiness investment proposals and SME development projects.
- Assessed project design, implementation feasibility, commercial sustainability, and development impact.
- Evaluated investment readiness, operational models, and financial sustainability of agricultural enterprises.
- Contributed to investment decision-making processes for inclusive agricultural development programmes.
- Assessed rural development, market inclusion, employment generation, and sustainability outcomes.
- Reviewed risks, implementation capacity, and long-term viability of funded interventions.
Supplier Development Manager – Africa - Tesco PLC
(2014 - 2018)
Led the development and management of agricultural sourcing systems and supplier development programmes across Africa.
- Managed the implementation of inclusive sourcing and supplier development programmes integrating smallholder farmers into international supply chains.
- Coordinated sustainability, food safety, and agricultural capacity strengthening initiatives.
- Managed multi-country sourcing operations and stakeholder engagement programmes.
- Supported the implementation of food waste reduction, value addition, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Managed commercial partnerships and agricultural market access systems across multiple African countries.
Supply Chain Agronomist - The Coca-Cola Company
(2012 - 2014)
Led the development of agricultural sourcing systems supporting juice supply chains across Africa.
- Supported implementation of sustainable agricultural sourcing programmes and commercialization systems.
- Worked with governments, research institutions, development partners, and farming communities under Project Nurture.
- Supported development of sustainable fruit production systems and smallholder commercialization models.
- Contributed to the transition of donor-supported agricultural initiatives into commercially sustainable market systems.
Group Agronomist - Finlays
(2008 - 2012)
Led agronomy and production-support programmes across East African agricultural operations.
- Managed the implementation of regional agronomy programmes and commercial production systems.
- Provided technical advisory support across multiple agricultural production operations.
- Led sustainability, ESG, ethical sourcing, and food safety compliance programmes.
- Supported operational efficiency, irrigation management, and sustainable production systems.
Group Agronomist - East African Growers
(2005 - 2008)
- Managed agronomic systems supporting commercial horticultural production and export supply chains.
- Supported the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices and export compliance systems.
- Strengthened smallholder integration into commercial horticultural production systems.
Production Manager - Flamingo Horticulture
(2001 - 2005)
- Led agronomy management for commercial horticultural operations.
- Supported implementation of sustainable production systems and export compliance programmes.
- Contributed to the development of smallholder-linked commercial production systems.
