James Anyumba

Highly accomplished and results-driven Animal Production Specialist and Farm Management Consultant with 10+ years of experience in leading sustainable livestock programs, optimizing farm operations, and building farmer capacity. Proven expertise in dairy, sheep, apiculture, poultry, and general farm management, A.I. program coordination, feed formulation, and climate-smart agriculture. Dedicated to leveraging technical knowledge and supervisory skills to drive measurable improvements in agricultural productivity and financial performance.

Lead Livestock Production and Farm Management Consultant at Ukulima Matters Agency (2018-01 – Present)

• Providing expert advisory services to a diverse client base on crop and livestock production, farm business management, and climate-smart agriculture practices.
• Successfully authored agricultural business project proposals and follow up support for client agricultural initiatives.
• Drive adoption of sustainable practices, resulting in increased productivity and resilience for client farms.

Last Mile Breeding Services Manager at Geneplus Global Ltd (2025-03 – 2025-09)

• Led the planning and execution of last-mile Artificial Insemination (A.I.) breeding programs across 4 regions in Kenya.
• Successfully managed and coordinated a large network of A.I. technicians, veterinary service providers, and extension officers.
• Implemented digital solutions for data management, M&E, and reporting to track program impact and efficiency.
• Conducted farmer engagement and capacity building field days on best breeding practices.

Dairy Supervisor at Chema Farm (2022-06 – 2024-08)

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the dairy herd, ensuring optimal health, nutrition, and breeding schedules.
• Increased milk production by more than 50% through specialized ration formulation, improved feeding regimes, and enhanced record-keeping systems.
• Oversaw fodder establishment, management and conservation and maintained all dairy facilities and equipment.
• Supervised a team of farm workers (4), ensuring adherence to best practices in herd care and milk handling.
• Ensured proper record keeping for the dairy herd through computer software.

Farm Manager at Running Springs Farm (2014-03 – 2020-06)

• Achieved significant farm diversification and efficiency improvements: introduced indigenous chicken and apiculture, established improved pastures and fodder trees, and upgraded livestock genetics (cattle and sheep).
• Implemented robust farm and finance record-keeping systems that improved profitability tracking and decision-making.

Office Administrator and finance manager at International Maestro Centre (2012-11 – 2014-01)

Responsibilities: Coordinating all secretarial activities, customer care, and public relations, supervising all departments, organizing music teacher's timetables, finance management and administrative support to the director.

Consultant at Jetspan Ltd & Hesper Investment Company (2010-01 – 2011-12)

• Facilitated participatory planning workshops on feed conservation and livestock nutrition.

Consultant at Davensight Consultants (2010-01 – 2011-12)

• Coordinated and supervised data collection for 320 dairy farmers, including GPS mapping.

Dairy Consultant and Facilitator at Land O' Lakes Int'l Development Division (2008-05 – 2009-08)

• Led farmer training, seminars, and workshops.
• Assisted with data collection and dairy development work.

Poultry Supervisor at Sigma Supplies Company (2007-10 – 2008-02)

• Successfully raised 20,000+ chicks for breeding and supervised all brooding and farm activities.

Intern at Delamere, Manera Farm (2006-02 – 2006-04)

Gained experience in managing more than 500 herd of cattle and worked in the various dairy farm sections.

B.Sc. in Animal Production – Egerton University (2002-08 – 2007-04)