Strategic Agricultural Advisor – Consultant - Fin Agra Kenya Limited - Kenya
(2026-01)
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 and commercially scalable agricultural production models.
- Advising on commercialization pathways for integrated agricultural enterprises and smallholder-linked market systems.
- Supporting institutional development, operational strengthening, governance systems, and implementation planning.
- Leading stakeholder engagement and agricultural ecosystem partnership development involving private investors, government institutions, and technical partners.
- Supporting multidisciplinary team leadership, operational coordination, and programme implementation oversight.
- Advising on sustainable agricultural financing, rural enterprise development, and climate-smart production systems.
Internal Agricultural Consultant – Palm Oil Development & Transaction Advisory - CPF Financial Services - Kenya
(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 assessments, technical due diligence, implementation planning, and investment readiness assessments for large-scale agricultural investments.
- Contributed to environmental and sustainability review frameworks, including ESIA and RSPO compliance considerations.
- Supported commercial viability analysis, investment structuring, and operational planning.
- Engaged regulators, investors, government agencies, and technical stakeholders to support project preparation and approval processes.
- Contributed to infrastructure planning, operational feasibility assessments, and commercialization strategy development.
- Supported the development of scalable production and market deployment systems aligned with sustainability and commercial objectives.
Country Director & Market Development Lead - Crop Health Vision (CHV) International - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-12)
Led the establishment, strategic growth, regulatory engagement, product commercialization, and the implementation of regenerative agriculture and sustainable crop production operations in Kenya.
- Led the establishment and operationalization of CHV Kenya operations, including strategic planning, business development, market positioning, and operational management.
- Spearheaded the introduction, adaptation, field validation, and commercialization of regenerative agriculture technologies and sustainable crop production solutions for Kenyan and regional markets.
- Led engagement with regulatory agencies, technical institutions, and government stakeholders to support product registration, compliance, stewardship, and market authorization processes.
- Coordinated development and implementation of commercialization strategies for biologicals, regenerative agriculture technologies, crop nutrition systems, and sustainable agricultural inputs.
- Developed and managed strategic partnerships with distributors, farmer organizations, agribusinesses, regulators, research institutions, and development partners to accelerate market adoption and scaling.
- Led multi-location field evaluations, demonstration systems, farmer validation programmes, and market-entry activities that supported product positioning and adoption.
- Supported product portfolio development through technical assessment, market intelligence, commercialization planning, and customer engagement.
- Coordinated technical training, stewardship programmes, and farmer adoption initiatives to support sustainable technology deployment.
- Managed financial oversight, budgeting, performance reporting, operational planning, and business development activities.
- Supported regional scaling initiatives and operational efficiency improvements across East African markets.
Lead Agriculture Specialist (Consultant) - International Finance Corporation (IFC) – World Bank Group - Africa
(2019-01)
Provided strategic and technical advisory support to IFC investment and advisory teams across Africa supporting agricultural transformation, climate resilience, market systems development, commercialization systems, and private-sector investment programmes.
- Supported design, technical review, and implementation planning for agricultural transformation and commercialization programmes across multiple African countries.
- Contributed to the development of commercially viable agricultural investment programmes aligned with the World Bank Group strategic priorities and private-sector development objectives.
- Conducted technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, implementation reviews, and sustainability evaluations for agricultural investment and technology deployment projects.
- Supported development of inclusive sourcing systems, commercialization pathways, and sustainable smallholder market integration models.
- Worked with governments, agribusinesses, DFIs, commercial banks, development partners, and private-sector actors to strengthen agricultural market systems and investment ecosystems.
- Supported advisory work related to farmer-led irrigation development, climate resilience, sustainable agricultural intensification, and the commercialization of production systems.
- Contributed to the design of blended finance and embedded finance mechanisms supporting agricultural SMEs and smallholder commercialization.
- Supported programme governance, implementation oversight, stakeholder coordination, and operational performance monitoring.
- Participated in the preparation and review of technical reports, investment assessments, commercialization strategies, 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 an International Reviewer for agricultural research and development project proposals submitted to ACIAR.
- Conducted an independent technical review and assessment of agricultural research and development proposals.
- Evaluated the commercialization potential, implementation feasibility, scalability, sustainability, and expected development impact of the proposed projects.
- Assessed alignment with agricultural transformation, climate resilience, food systems development, and farmer adoption priorities.
- Reviewed institutional capacity, partnership arrangements, implementation approaches, and multidisciplinary coordination frameworks.
- Evaluated the economic, social, environmental, operational, and commercialization dimensions of the proposed programmes.
- Provided evidence-based recommendations supporting project selection, investment prioritization, and funding decisions.
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 an independent end-of-project evaluation and an implementation review.
- Assessed programme relevance, implementation effectiveness, commercialization potential, outcomes, and sustainability.
- Evaluated institutional collaboration frameworks, programme governance, and research-to-market transition considerations.
- Reviewed achievement of programme objectives, implementation performance, and adoption pathways.
- Developed evidence-based recommendations to support future programme strengthening and scaling.
Agricultural Consultant – Pilot Phase Operator - Selu Africa - Nairobi, Kenya
(2023-03 - 2024-05)
Served as Lead Consultant supporting the implementation of a Public-Private Partnership agricultural production initiative involving the Government of Kenya and private-sector stakeholders.
- Led the implementation of pilot agricultural production and commercialization programmes.
- Supported development of scalable and commercially sustainable agricultural production models.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement and partnership discussions involving government agencies, investors, farmers, and private-sector institutions.
- Developed sustainable crop production, soil management, and regenerative agriculture systems.
- Supported implementation planning, operational management, and programme coordination.
- Contributed to the development of farmer adoption systems and commercialization pathways.
Horticultural Value Chain Expert - United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - Kenya
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
Supported the implementation of the EU-funded Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) in Kenya.
- Conducted horticultural competitiveness and export market assessments.
- Supported the development of inclusive market systems, export competitiveness, and value chain strengthening interventions.
- Engaged public and private-sector stakeholders to strengthen agricultural market systems and commercialization opportunities.
- Supported the implementation of sustainability, quality assurance, food safety, and export compliance systems.
- Contributed to enterprise development strategies that support market expansion and commercial 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 implementation feasibility, institutional capacity, partnership structures, and expected development outcomes.
- Evaluated programme quality, sustainability considerations, and implementation arrangements.
- Participated in collaborative technical review and funding recommendation processes involving international research stakeholders.
Fresh Produce Specialist - Kigali Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce (KWMFP) – TradeMark Africa (TMA) - Rwanda
(2021-02 - 2021-07)
Provided technical advisory support to the Kigali Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce initiative in Rwanda.
- Supported development and assessment of modern agro-logistics and wholesale market systems.
- Contributed to operational planning and commercialization systems supporting regional agricultural trade.
- Supported stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, institutional coordination, and governance discussions.
- Contributed to the development of systems supporting food safety, traceability, post-harvest management, and market competitiveness.
Independent Investment Committee Member - Self Help Africa – AgriFI Challenge Fund
(2019-01 - 2021-12)
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 commercial sustainability, implementation feasibility, scalability, and development impact.
- Evaluated commercialization models, investment readiness, operational sustainability, and market deployment strategies.
- Contributed to investment decision-making processes supporting inclusive agricultural transformation.
- Assessed risks, implementation capacity, long-term viability, and sustainability of funded interventions.
Supplier Development Manager – Africa - Tesco PLC - Africa
(2014-01 - 2018-12)
Led agricultural sourcing systems, supplier development programmes, sustainability initiatives, and commercial supply-chain partnerships across Africa.
- Led the development and implementation of inclusive sourcing and supplier development programmes, integrating smallholder farmers into international retail supply chains.
- Designed sourcing strategies and commercialization systems supporting sustainable market access and long-term supplier development.
- Managed multi-country agricultural sourcing operations, supplier performance systems, and stakeholder engagement programmes.
- Coordinated sustainability, ESG, food safety, traceability, and agricultural compliance initiatives across supplier networks.
- Led partnership engagement with exporters, governments, certification bodies, logistics providers, and producer organizations.
- Supported development of commercially sustainable sourcing systems, value-addition initiatives, and food waste reduction programmes.
- Strengthened supply chain governance, operational efficiency, and responsible sourcing frameworks.
Supply Chain Agronomist - The Coca-Cola Company - Africa
(2012-01 - 2014-12)
Led the development of agricultural sourcing systems supporting innovative juice supply chains across Africa.
- Supported the implementation of sustainable agricultural sourcing programmes and commercialization systems.
- Worked with governments, research institutions, development partners, and farming communities under Project Nurture.
- Supported the development of sustainable fruit production systems and smallholder commercialization models.
- Contributed to the transition of donor-supported agricultural initiatives into commercially sustainable market systems.
- Coordinated stakeholder partnerships supporting farmer adoption, sourcing reliability, and sustainable supply chain development.
Group Agronomist - Finlays - East Africa
(2008-01 - 2012-12)
Led agronomy and production-support programmes across East African agricultural operations.
- Managed the implementation of regional agronomy programmes and commercial production systems.
- Led sustainability, ESG, ethical sourcing, and food safety compliance programmes.
- Supported operational efficiency, irrigation management, and sustainable production systems.
- Coordinated technical advisory support across multiple agricultural production operations.
- Supported the development of commercially viable production systems aligned with export market requirements.
Group Agronomist - East African Growers
(2005-01 - 2008-12)
- 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.
- Coordinated quality assurance, production management, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Production Manager - Flamingo Horticulture
(2001-01 - 2005-12)
- Led agronomy management for commercial horticultural operations.
- Supported the implementation of sustainable production systems and export compliance programmes.
- Contributed to the development of commercially viable smallholder-linked production systems.
- Co-ordinated production operations, quality management, and operational performance improvement initiatives.
