Kenneth Ngeso

Agricultural Economist and agribusiness professional with over eight years of progressive experience in agricultural extension, farmer capacity development, agribusiness commercialization, participatory farmer training, and technical advisory services across Kenya. Extensive experience supporting farmers, producer groups, agro-dealers, cooperatives, county governments, NGOs, and institutional stakeholders through implementation of agricultural technologies, farmer training programs, and climate-smart agricultural interventions. Demonstrated expertise in facilitating farmer learning, conducting field demonstrations, supporting participatory agricultural extension approaches, and strengthening farmer business capacity development through practical agronomic support, market linkage facilitation, and sustainable agricultural production systems.

Experienced in supervising field teams, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, conducting monitoring and field reporting, and supporting implementation of agricultural development initiatives aligned with food security and resilient agrifood systems. Strong technical background in agronomy, integrated pest management, post-harvest management, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural commercialization, farmer group engagement, and agricultural value chain development. Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, government extension officers, development partners, NGOs, and rural farming communities while promoting knowledge sharing, participatory learning methodologies, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Regional Agribusiness Development & Sustainable Food Systems Manager - Transglobal Distributors Ltd - Eastern Kenya

(2019-02 - 2025-11)

Led regional agricultural development and agribusiness support initiatives across Eastern Kenya, coordinating farmer engagement, livelihoods strengthening interventions, market systems development, and field team leadership to improve farmer productivity, profitability, and resilience. Managed multi-county implementation of community-centered agricultural and economic empowerment activities while building strategic partnerships with private sector actors, county governments, and development stakeholders.

• Supported adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies including hermetic storage systems, greenhouse technologies, solar drying solutions, protective agricultural netting, and improved post-harvest management systems.
• Promoted sustainable agricultural production systems aimed at improving food security, reducing post-harvest losses, and increasing resilience among farming communities.
• Facilitated dissemination of environmentally sustainable farming practices that contributed to improved resource utilization, agricultural productivity, and climate adaptation.
• Supported food systems strengthening through farmer engagement, technology transfer, and promotion of sustainable production approaches.
• Contributed to agricultural transformation efforts by encouraging adoption of innovative technologies and improved farming systems.
• Designed and facilitated farmer training programs, field demonstrations, participatory learning activities, and technical advisory sessions for farmers, cooperatives, agro-dealers, and institutional stakeholders.
• Delivered practical training on crop production, post-harvest management, climate adaptation strategies, sustainable agriculture, and agricultural commercialization.
• Strengthened technical knowledge and capacity among farming communities through continuous mentorship, coaching, and technical support.
• Facilitated knowledge-sharing forums and learning events that enhanced adoption of improved agricultural practices.
• Collaborated closely with county governments, NGOs, agricultural institutions, cooperatives, farmer groups, and private-sector organizations to support implementation of agricultural development initiatives.
• Facilitated multi-stakeholder partnerships aimed at strengthening food systems, improving market access, and enhancing agricultural productivity.
• Participated in stakeholder consultations, technical meetings, agricultural forums, and development planning discussions.
• Coordinated engagement activities among diverse actors involved in agricultural development and community resilience initiatives.
• Conducted field monitoring visits to assess technology adoption, program performance, and effectiveness of agricultural interventions.
• Collected, analyzed, and documented field information to support evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.
• Prepared technical reports, monitoring reports, presentations, market intelligence reports, and implementation updates for management and stakeholders.
• Supported documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for organizational learning and knowledge management.
• Supported livelihood-strengthening initiatives through promotion of productive and commercially viable agricultural enterprises leading to food security and economic sustainability.
• Facilitated linkages among producers, cooperatives, agro-dealers, distributors, and market actors to strengthen agricultural value chains.
• Contributed to increased income generation opportunities through market-oriented production and agribusiness development.
• Supervised and mentored a team of nine field agronomists responsible for implementation of agricultural development activities.
• Coordinated field operations, technical support activities, monitoring processes, and reporting requirements across multiple counties.
• Provided technical leadership and guidance to field teams on community engagement, training delivery, and stakeholder management.

Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems Consultant - Real IPM Kenya - Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Makueni counties

(2017-06 - 2018-12)

Supported implementation of sustainable agricultural production systems through farmer training, agronomic advisory services, participatory extension support, and promotion of integrated pest management solutions across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and Makueni counties.

• Promoted sustainable agricultural production systems through farmer education and technical advisory services.
• Supported implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches that reduced environmental risks while improving agricultural productivity.
• Facilitated adoption of environmentally sound production methods that contributed to sustainable food systems development.
• Assisted farming households in strengthening food security and improving agricultural productivity through sustainable farming practices.
• Facilitated diversification of agricultural enterprises to improve household resilience and reduce vulnerability to economic and environmental shocks.
• Supported livelihood improvement initiatives through promotion of commercially viable agricultural activities.
• Designed and delivered farmer training programs on sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, farm planning, and enterprise development.
• Conducted field demonstrations and practical learning sessions that strengthened farmer knowledge and adoption of best practices.
• Provided ongoing technical advisory support to farmers, producer groups, and agricultural stakeholders.
• Built technical capacity among farming communities to improve productivity, profitability, and resilience.
• Established productive working relationships with farmer groups, cooperatives, agro-dealers, county extension officers, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborated with local institutions and agricultural actors to improve delivery of agricultural advisory services.
• Supported partnership initiatives aimed at increasing access to inputs, technical support, and market opportunities.
• Conducted routine field monitoring visits to assess intervention effectiveness, adoption rates, and farmer progress.
• Collected and analyzed field data to support reporting, program learning, and continuous improvement.
• Prepared technical field reports, implementation updates, and recommendations for management decision-making.
• Documented lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to support organizational knowledge management.
• Supported local agricultural value chain development through technical advisory services and market-readiness preparation.
• Strengthened farmer understanding of quality standards, post-harvest management, and market requirements.
• Facilitated market linkages among producers, agro-dealers, distributors, and buyers.
• Promoted market-oriented agricultural production systems that enhanced farmer participation in commercial agriculture.
• Supervised and mentored a team of nine field agronomists responsible for implementation of agricultural development activities.
• Coordinated field operations, technical support activities, monitoring processes, and reporting requirements across multiple counties.
• Provided technical leadership and guidance to field teams on community engagement, training delivery, and stakeholder management.

Business Development Officer - Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)

(2016-01 - 2017-05)

• Managed proactive customer acquisition and consultative sales of banking products including loans, insurance, asset finance, and mortgage solutions.
• Conducted client relationship management while ensuring compliance with internal risk and documentation standards.
• Maintained accurate sales records and supported branch business development initiatives.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Support Assistant - World Vision Kenya (Winap ADP)

(2014-01 - 2014-07)

Supported Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities for community development programming.

• Conducted field data collection and verification to support project monitoring and evaluation.
• Supported household and beneficiary tracking processes.
• Maintained accurate and timely data entry within project reporting systems.
• Assisted in project documentation, reporting, and evidence-based planning.
• Contributed to accountability and program learning through data quality assurance.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Agricultural Economics and Resource Management - Moi University (2013)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Thurdibuoro Secondary School (2008)

Data Analytics Certification - DataCamp (2024)