Dynamic and results-driven Food Systems & Program Leadership Expert with 10+ years of experience managing multi-country initiatives across Africa. Skilled in food systems transformation, program design, gender mainstreaming, leadership development, and cross-sector partnerships. Proven ability to drive systemic change through innovation, capacity building, and ecosystem curation.

Education

• MSc. Management & Leadership, Management University of Africa (2018–2021)

• BSc. Agricultural Economics & Resource Management, Moi University (2008)

Key Skills

• Multi-country program leadership & donor compliance

• Food systems & agriculture leadership

• Gender & social equity mainstreaming

• Cross-sector partnerships & resource mobilization

• Innovation & data-driven programming

• Leadership development & coaching

Professional Experience

EA Regional Manager – Akvo Foundation (2024–Present)

• Leads regional innovation and data-driven food systems programming.

• Builds partnerships with governments, donors & private sector.

Senior Program Manager – World Vision Somalia (2021–2023)

• Oversaw BHA-funded consortium across fragile contexts.

• Strengthened local systems through participatory approaches.

EA Regional Coordinator – Agriterra (2020–2021)

• Coordinated programs across 4 East African countries.

• Led funding proposals and capacity-building tools.

Business Advisor – Agriterra (2016–2020)

• Supported agri-businesses & cooperatives in poultry, dairy & coffee value chains.

• Facilitated leadership development & policy formulation.

General Manager – Programs – KENAFF (2013–2016)

• Implemented KAPAP in 24 counties, empowering smallholder farmers.

Earlier Roles: Credit Officer (Agricultural Finance Corporation, 2011–2013), Agricultural Relationship Officer (Equity Bank, 2010–2011), Coast Provincial Coordinator (KENAFF, 2008–2010)

Consultancy & Training

• Food Systems Leadership Course Coordinator (Kenya) – NFP, 2025

• Lead Trainer & Gender Consultant – ICR Facility & Agriterra (2018–Present)

• Developed curricula, toolkits, and training for women’s economic empowerment across Africa.

Professional Recognition

• Certified Trainer, BER for Women’s Economic Empowerment (ICR Facility, 2022)

• Certified Mentor & Coach, Gender Mainstreaming (Land Accelerator Africa, 2023)

• Food Systems e-course, Wageningen University & NFP (2025)

Languages & Countries Experience

• Languages: English, Kiswahili (fluent)

• Country Experience: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi