I’m a Kenyan Development Professional passionate about agriculture, food systems and livelihoods; and highly experienced in strategic management, research; and in designing, planning and implementation of development projects.
I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Development Studies, from the University of Nairobi, Kenya; a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences, (Political Science and Sociology), from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Kenya; and currently pursuing a PhD in Development Studies at Kisii University, Kenya.
I’m zealous about enhancing positive transformation of food systems and livelihoods among communities in Africa, with research and academic interests in climate change, agriculture and food security.
In my current role as a Senior Project Development Manager at Easytech Farm Solutions Limited, a leading agri-tech SME since 2021, I have championed the adoption of climate smart agricultural innovations; by working directly with farmers and community groups for improving food security, and successfully collaborated with Organizations such as CGIAR, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and other local agencies and governments in agricultural programmatic work in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burkina Faso. Additionally, I have attended conferences and presented papers touching on these areas including publication of 3 Book Chapters on climate change, agriculture and food security.
Previously I worked with a Development Organization, Swiss League of Catholic Women for 7 years, as a Development Advisor and Consultant and as a University Lecturer for 8 years cumulatively, at Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kisii University and at Marist International University College.
My main skills include Research, Fundraising, Community development, Project management, Monitoring and Evaluation and Report writing.
Out of work, I enjoy travelling and meeting new people and learning new languages and cultures. I currently speak, English, Italian, Kiswahili, basic French and 5 local dialects in Kenya.
I’m currently in Nairobi, Kenya and can be reached on following channels: