Irrigation Manager - Pearl of Africa Oil and Nut Company - Kassanda, Uganda
(2025-08 - 2026-04)
Managing irrigation operations across multiple farm blocks, ensuring efficient water distribution and optimal crop performance.
- Developing and implement irrigation schedules based on crop stage, soil conditions, and climate data.
- Monitoring soil moisture using sensors and tensiometers to guide irrigation decisions.
- Supporting fertigation processes including monitoring and adjustment of EC and pH levels to optimize nutrient uptake.
- Applying practical understanding of crop nutrition to improve irrigation and fertigation efficiency.
- Analysing system performance including flow rates and water usage to improve efficiency.
- Supervising installation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure including pumps, pipelines, and storage systems.
- Diagnosing and resolve system faults including pressure losses, leaks, and blockages.
- Training field technicians on irrigation operation, maintenance, and best practices.
- Preparing irrigation performance reports and recommend system improvements.
Irrigation & Construction Manager - Stable Foods Ltd - Homabay, Kenya
(2022-11 - 2025-08)
- Led design and installation of irrigation systems covering 200+ acres including drip, sprinkler, and rain gun systems.
- Designed hydraulic systems including pump sizing, pipeline layouts, and reservoir structures.
- Integrated fertigation practices into irrigation systems, applying knowledge of EC, pH, and crop nutrient requirements.
- Carrying out soil tests like EC, PH and subsequently planning for "leaching irrigation" in cases of high salinity.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams for irrigation installation, borehole development, and water infrastructure projects.
- Oversaw procurement of irrigation materials ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.
- Supervised installation and commissioning of irrigation systems in compliance with technical specifications.
- Conducted system performance evaluations and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Supported regulatory compliance including water abstraction permits and environmental requirements.
- Trained junior technicians on system installation and maintenance.
Operations Associate Manager - Agrikick Farm Solutions - Nairobi, Kenya
(2021-07 - 2022-07)
- Conducted field assessments to determine irrigation requirements and water availability.
- Designed customized irrigation systems based on crop and site conditions.
- Prepared BoQs, quotations, and technical proposals for irrigation projects.
- Managed client relationships and successfully closed projects worth over KES 4 million.
- Provided technical advisory to farmers on irrigation system operation and water management.
- Supported marketing and outreach initiatives promoting irrigation technologies.
Technical Assistant - Drip Masters East Africa - Nairobi, Kenya
(2020-01 - 2021-06)
- Conducted site surveys and collected field data for irrigation system design.
- Prepared Bills of Quantities and cost estimates for irrigation installations.
- Supported project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Supervised technicians during irrigation system installation.
- Monitored project progress and reported technical challenges.
- Provided after-sales support including troubleshooting and system inspections.
