Training Manager at Nuru International Kenya (2025-07 – Present)
Reporting to the Managing Director and working in an NGO, I lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of farmer training programs aimed at strengthening household resilience, increasing incomes, and improving food security.
- Developing and delivering training materials that has helped smallholder farmers learn and use better farming practices.
- Providing ongoing technical support to field officers and facilitated Training of Trainers (ToT) programs to strengthen their skills and performance.
- Oversee the implementation of regenerative agriculture models, strengthening farmer cooperatives, and supported agripreneurship initiatives.
- Managing daily operations of the training institution, including staff coordination, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement.
- Spearheading student recruitment, strengthened institutional visibility, and lead community outreach initiatives to increase enrollment and improve program impact.
- Carrying out monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of training programs and applied lessons learned to improve future programs.
- Building and strengthening collaborations with county governments, research institutions, and development partners to promote knowledge sharing and mobilize resources.
- Mentoring and supervising field trainers, strengthening their skills and ensuring high-quality agricultural extension services.
- Preparing technical reports and training plans, while also contributing to the development of grant proposals to support program growth.
Assistant Crop Production Manager at Ecoscapes Kenya Limited (2025-01 – 2025-06)
Reporting to the Crop Production Manager, I managed field operations, guided farm staff while also monitoring crop performance, and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices to achieve organizational and production goals.
- Assisted in managing daily farm crop production operations, including land preparation, planting, crop management, and harvesting to ensure timely and efficient farm activities.
- Helped manage harvesting schedules, estimate crop yields, and forecast production to ensure smooth farm operations.
- Supervised staff in the greenhouse, shade house, and plant propagation units to maintain high-quality work and efficient operations.
- Directed field planting activities and coordinated harvest operations in the pack house to support efficient production processes.
- Supported the growth of organic vegetable production in new areas through careful planning and hands-on implementation.
- Compiled and submitted timely and accurate reports on planting, harvesting, and sales to ensure efficient farm management.
- Updated and managed digital harvest and production data in the farm management system to improve monitoring and reporting.
Field Officer at Farming Systems Kenya (2023-08 – 2024-12)
Reporting to the Project Officer, I collaborated with the county's administration and other stakeholders to enhance agricultural productivity, improve farmers' livelihoods, promote sustainable farming techniques, and contribute to the overall success and impact of agricultural programs and projects within the community.
- Achieved improved stakeholder coordination and communication by proactively organizing farmer contact meetings and executing structured follow-up on key discussions and action points.
- Drove the success of agricultural initiatives by facilitating the selection and recruitment of qualified and capable lead farmers.
- Implemented sustainable land management practices to improve soil fertility and increase farm productivity.
- Provided targeted training and support to lead farmers and farmer groups in sweet potato production and general agricultural practices.
- Built farmer capacity by delivering training in agriculture, kitchen gardening, and appropriate technologies to small- and medium-scale farmers, working closely with county agriculture officers.
- Maintained full compliance with program timelines by delivering work plans, budgets, monthly reports, and monitoring and evaluation reports on schedule.
- Assessed training needs of farmers and key stakeholders and regularly engaged project officers and management to align capacity-building activities with program priorities.
- Supervised and guided the FSK goat pass-on model, helping more families own goats, earn more income, and become more self-reliant.
- Helped farmer groups register their tree nurseries with government authorities, making their products easier to sell and more marketable.
- Supported farmers by connecting them to input suppliers and markets, helping them access resources and sell their products.
- Worked with communities and schools to implement WASH programs that promoted good hygiene and sanitation.
- Supported land restoration initiatives, including soil rehabilitation, erosion control, and reforestation and agroforestry activities.
High School Teacher at Kebeneti Secondary School (2021-01 – 2023-07)
Reporting to the Principal, I create an environment that is conducive to learning, appropriate to the maturity and interests of students while maintaining an organized and focused learning environment.
- Planned and carried out daily learning activities in line with the curriculum, schemes of work, and lesson plans.
- Instructed and supervised students on the safe use and care of equipment and materials during practical lessons.
- Monitored pupils' academic progress and overall growth, and responded to their learning needs.
- Maintained organized records and generated progress reports to track students' development.
- Set high goals for all students and provided feedback to help them understand and achieve these goals.
- Established and enforced rules and policies to maintain good behaviour and order among students.
- Fostered strong, professional, and supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to enhance skills and maintain professional competence.
Data Collection Officer (Survey) at National Cereals and Produce Board Kericho (2022-02 – 2022-04)
Field Extension Officer at Kericho County Government (Climate Smart Agriculture Project) (2021-06 – 2021-08)
Assistant Field Officer at University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited (2020-03 – 2021-04)
Assistant Field Service Coordinator at Momul Tea Factory (2018-04 – 2018-07)
