Kevin Opiyo

Dedicated young professional ready to offer up to date customer care for betterment and excellence of entity and to serve better interest of the organization.- Tree nursery establishment and seedling production

• Agroforestry planning for dry areas
• Timber and firewood woodlot management
• Community tree planting and conservation

Maize Factory Supervisor at Kenya Seed Company (2019-12 – 2020-01)

Attachment at Kenya Forest Service (2020-07 – 2020-09)

Attachment at Kenya Forest Service (2022-06 – 2022-06)

Nursery Volunteer at Kenya Forest Service (2023-08 – 2023-11)

Nursery Attendant at Green Zone Development Project Phase II (2024-01 – 2025-10)

• Assisting the Forester in undertaking seed source survey, identification and documentation.
• Assisting Forester in report writing.
• Ensuring adherence to seedling production standards.
• Monitoring, reporting and control of forest pest and diseases.
• Collection and mixing of nursery soil in the recommended ratio.
• Filling of polytubes and bags.
• Sowing of seeds and pricking out of seedlings.
• Collection and sowing wildings.
• Tending of seedlings; watering, weeding, root pruning, application of fertilizer, manure and pesticides, as well as hardening off of seedlings.
• Cleaning and maintenance of nursery compound, tools and equipment and the general nursery infrastructure.

Farm Manager at Riverhut Coffee Plantation and Tree Nursery (2025-11 – 2026-01)

• Develop and implement strategic plans for crop production.
• Oversee all aspects of crop production, e.g planting, cultivation, irrigation and harvesting.
• Monitor and manage pest disease control measures.
• Prepare and manage the farm budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and resource allocation.
• Lead and manage a team of farm workers, providing guidance and support.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient workflow and goal attainment.
• Oversee the maintenance and operation of farm equipment, including pulping machine.

Diploma in Forestry – Kenya Forestry College (2022 – 2023)

Certificate in Forestry – Kenya Forestry College (2020 – 2022)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Ojode Pala Secondary School (2015 – 2018)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Miranga Primary School (2006 – 2014)