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ENOS ONYUKA

ENOS ONYUKA

Sustainable Agriculture|Agroecology Advisor
Kisumu

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with over 15 years of expertise in developing and managing sustainable agricultural systems, agroecology, food systems management, and sustainable land use management on both regional and global scales. Proficient in conducting comprehensive research, analyzing data, and implementing innovative strategies that enhance crop productivity and resilience. Exceptional leadership skills facilitate the effective management of multidisciplinary teams and the cultivation of collaborative stakeholder relationships to achieve program objectives. A strong background in strategic planning, resource allocation, and budget management ensures adherence to organizational core values while optimizing resource utilization and maintaining financial accountability.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Associate Resilience Expert: Climate Change| Food Systems| Agroecology| Sustainable Agriculture

Bembani Group (Pty)
01.2024 - Current
  • Project areas of coverage: East and Southern Africa
  • Performed thorough research and analysis to support the development and implementation of specialized programs on sustainable livelihoods, resilience, environmental management, food security, and climate change in the African region.
  • Provided support in the design and development of programs focused on resilient livelihoods, management, and climate change.
  • Played a key role in implementing various programs related to agri-food systems, livelihoods, and climate change.
  • Supported project activities, coordinated with partner organizations, and facilitated workshops and training sessions for beneficiaries.
  • Actively participated in capacity building initiatives by delivering training sessions and workshops on sustainable livelihood practices, climate resilience, and natural resource management.
  • Conducted scoping and mapping of the Gender-Responsive Green Growth landscape, aligned with the African Union's Green Recovery Action Plan (GRAP). Identified gender-specific challenges and opportunities in climate finance and developed strategies for gender-responsive interventions.
  • Facilitated effective collaboration and communication with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. Organized stakeholder consultations, facilitated meetings, and fostered partnerships to ensure successful program implementation.
  • Program Management Roles:
  • Actively monitored and evaluated project outcomes to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Develop monitoring M & E and evaluation frameworks, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports to support decision-making processes.
  • Offer technical expertise and guidance in agri-food systems, livelihoods, climate change, and natural resource management. Stayed updated on research, best practices, and emerging trends to deliver high-quality services to clients and beneficiaries.
  • Contribute to knowledge management efforts by documenting project experiences, lessons learned, and best practices.
  • Enhanced organizational knowledge, informed future program design, and shared insights with stakeholders.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations, standards, and policies related to sustainable livelihoods, environmental management, and climate change.
  • Facilitate coordination and collaboration among cross-functional teams involved in program implementation. Organized meetings, fostered communication channels, and resolved conflicts or challenges during project execution.
  • Assist in fundraising and partnership development to secure financial resources and establish collaborations. Prepared grant proposals, conducted donor research, and fostered relationships with potential funding organizations and partners.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Climate Change and Food Systems Lead Expert

Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Technical Assistance to the European Union-funded SADC Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (SADC GCCA+) Program
  • Project areas of coverage: The 16 SADC member states (Botswana, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Namibia, Angola, Eswatini, Mauritius, DR Congo, Comoros)
  • Technical Focus
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of the current status of climate change in the SADC region, managing research activities, coordinating support, and producing high-quality reports.
  • Provided technical support to SADC Regional Organizations in the implementation of climate change programs, collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to program design and execution.
  • Enhanced the negotiation capacities of SADC Member States in collaboration with ACP Regional Organizations, facilitating dialogue and providing technical expertise.
  • Assisted SADC Member States in implementing the Paris Agreement and meeting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), offering guidance on policy development, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.
  • Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) Nexus Projects
  • Provided technical assistance in replicating and scaling up Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) Nexus projects, facilitating knowledge transfer, and supporting the adoption of sustainable practices.
  • Contributed to the strengthening of SADC Regional Technical Institutions and Universities in climate change adaptation and mitigation through capacity building and knowledge transfer.
  • Supported SADC Member States and Regional Institutions in accessing climate change finance, providing guidance on funding mechanisms, and facilitating partnerships.
  • Engaged in climate change research projects, conducting data analysis, interpreting research results, and producing high-quality reports and articles.
  • Outreach and Networking
  • Established partnerships with relevant SADC regional organizations and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Organized and participated in workshops, conferences, and seminars, collaborating with experts to develop outreach and marketing strategies.
  • Contributed to team development by participating in cross-team activities, providing leadership, and facilitating key project activities.
  • Engaged in management responsibilities, including project reporting and coordination with external experts and consultants.
  • Program Management
  • Played a key role in designing and delivering project deliverables, contributing to the overall climate change technical advisory and program development.
  • Ensured effective program implementation by providing leadership, oversight, and support to team members.
  • Monitored program effectiveness and impact through evaluations, stakeholder feedback, and data analysis, reporting findings and making recommendations for improvement.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning among team members.
  • Key Achievements
  • Coordinated and hosted three SADC side events during the UNFCCC COP27 in Egypt, focusing on topics such as the Great Green Wall Initiative and best practices and lessons learned from the Intra-ACP Global Climate Change Alliance program in the SADC region.
  • Developed SADC Negotiations, 2 training manuals and guides for climate change negotiations, which were adopted for use in the SADC region and used for capacity building sessions.
  • Spearheaded the establishment of the SADC regional Climate Change Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) hub for the Southern African countries.
  • Coordinated capacity building for the SADC climate change negotiators and contributed to the development of SADC regional position papers on climate change for the UNFCCC COP26 and COP27.
  • Established a multi-stakeholder forum on Climate Smart Agricultural Techniques within the SADC member states.

Lead Expert: Sustainable Land Management, Food Security and Climate Smart Agriculture

Support for Tropical Initiatives in Poverty Alleviation (STIPA) in Kenya
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Project areas of coverage: Western Kenya region
  • Project Design and Technical Coordination
  • Led the project design and coordinated the technical implementation of project components, focusing on climate change and food security improvement.
  • Established and managed multi-stakeholder platforms to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Monitored and evaluated project activities, ensuring adherence to established procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinated closely with county government, state, and private service providers to ensure effective project implementation.
  • Managed partnerships and maintained liaison with relevant stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and effective collaboration.
  • Ensured quality assurance during project implementation by local partners, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Capacity Building and Project Management
  • Conducted capacity needs assessment and capacity building/training for staff and project partners on relevant project areas.
  • Coordinated the activities of local project implementing partners, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
  • Managed contracts and agreements with other locally funded organizations and institutions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Provided technical advisory services on the procurement of inputs, tools, and equipment, verifying their distribution and utilization in project areas.
  • Documented periodic progress reports and shared them with the management team, highlighting achievements and challenges.
  • Key Achievements
  • Enhanced awareness creation through field demonstrations and field days increased the level of awareness of climate-smart, drought-resistant bean seeds by 40%, resulting in a demand for bean seeds by 40% (500 new farmers).
  • Coordinated 22 field demonstrations (awareness sessions) resulting in increased awareness on climate-smart, drought-resistant bean seeds by 40%, leading to a demand for bean seeds by 500 new farmers.
  • Over 60% of the project farmers were linked to markets, resulting in a 30% increase in their household income.
  • Additionally, 40% more markets were established, including schools, hospitals, and grain bulkers.
  • Local seed multiplication and bulking increased youth employment and income by 40%. This expansion also increased access to improved bean seeds by 35% more farmers in the target population.
  • Over 52% of farmers in the project mandate areas were linked to Village Savings and Loaning schemes, enabling them to access financial services.
  • More than 50% of the farmers were trained on new technologies and business development along the bean value chain.
  • Enhanced linkage among the bean farmers, project staff, and County Agricultural Extension Personnel using STIPA’s innovation platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Research Fellow | “Diversifying Food Systems”

Horticultural Innovations and Learning for Improved Nutrition and Livelihood in East Africa (HORTINLEA) Project, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development & Cooperation (BMZ)
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Areas of coverage: Germany, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
  • The project focused on food security and climate change adaptation in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. The primary objective of the program was to enhance the livelihoods and nutritional status of the rural and urban poor. The specific objective of my sub-project was to provide knowledge and information on the current soil fertility status in the key AIV production areas, the productivity of AIV species, and species-specific organic C fluxes in the smallholder AIV production systems in Kenya. The study entailed both experimental and survey research approaches. I tackled the soil-related issues affecting the production of selected African Indigenous Vegetables (AIV) species, plant residue carbon input, C mineralization, and humus carbon production.
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conducted laboratory and on-farm research and disseminated the findings in relevant scientific fora.
  • Supervised and provided research mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students
  • Participated in collaborative research and extension programmes regionally and internationally.
  • Supervised undergraduate students’ and interns’ research projects and conducted part-time lectures/ tutorials to undergraduate programmes on soil fertility and plant nutrition
  • Project Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Technology dissemination through publications, field days & workshops in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders
  • Key Achievements
  • Successfully coordinated, designed, and executed a multi-stakeholder soil fertility survey within the smallholder African Indigenous Vegetables (AIV) production systems in Kenya from 2015 to 2016.
  • Successfully designed and executed research on the “Influence of crop production systems and harvest techniques on soil carbon fluxes in the AIV production systems” (http://blog.tropentag.de/node/506).
  • Successfully designed and conducted research on “Plant Residue-Derived Organic Carbon Input into Soil in African Indigenous Vegetable Production Systems” (http://www.tropentag.de/2016/abstracts/links/Engels_koC2NC5O.pdf)
  • Participated in “The Environmental quality analysis towards the rehabilitation of the heavy metal polluted waste treatment ponds in Berlin, Germany”, 2016, by HU, Berlin.
  • Coordinated the dissemination of the research findings to the policy makers, researchers, and farmers (HORTINLEA scientific conferences and Tropentag conferences included).
  • Conducted research on soil fertility and carbon fluxes in smallholder African Indigenous Vegetable (AIV) production systems in Kenya. I disseminated findings, mentored students, and participated in collaborative research programs in Africa and Germany.
  • Conducted research on soil fertility and carbon fluxes in smallholder African Indigenous Vegetable (AIV). Contributed to the design and implementation of the HORTINLEA household surveys in Western Kenya, Nairobi, and its environs.

Part-time Lecturer | Crop and Soil Sciences

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Kenya, School of Agricultural & Food Science
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparation and effective delivery of lectures to graduate and undergraduate agriculture students
  • Contribute to the University’s collaborative scientific research work, and knowledge dissemination.
  • Supervision and technical support to graduate and undergraduate students’ research projects
  • Key Achievements
  • Technically supported 5 doctoral, 10 master’s, and 20 bachelor’s students’ research projects.
  • Taught and examined over 600 undergraduate students in the School of Agricultural Sciences of the University.
  • Participated in the curriculum review of the Crops and Soil Science-based courses in 2015.
  • Supported two collaborative research projects with development partners in Kenya (GIZ ProSoil Project and World Bank-funded Kenya Climate Smart Agricultural Project in Western Kenya)
  • Participated in collaborative research and extension outreach programmes (e.g. soil and plant tissue testing and on-farm advisory services).

Research Associate

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) - East & Southern Africa Program | Harnessing Opportunities for Productivity Enhancement of Sorghum and Millets (HOPE) project
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Project Coverage areas: Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conducted on-farm and on-station trials, soil analysis and advisory services, and supporting research activities. I contributed to the development of superior sorghum germplasm, facilitated technology dissemination for improved yields, and provided soil fertility management support.
  • Backstopped the breeding & crop improvement research programmes on Legumes and Cereals in Malawi, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
  • Coordinated technology dissemination/ awareness creation activities through field demonstrations, stakeholder field days, farmer field schools, seed fairs, and agricultural exhibitions/ shows
  • Designed and implemented on-farm and on-station trials and demonstrations for the evaluation of dry land cereals germplasm for ecological adaptability, nutrient requirements, and response to both biotic and abiotic stresses across the agro-ecological zones of Kenya and Tanzania.
  • Back-stopped graduate and post-graduate research activities (2 post-doctoral fellows, 3 PhD fellows, 2 master’s students) on germplasm improvement and soil fertility management.
  • Managed over 10 undergraduate interns and over 50 permanent and temporary technical employees through duty assignments, payroll preparations, and dispute resolutions.
  • Coordinated soil analytical services and client technical advisory services regarding the appropriate soil fertility management interventions in the project mandate areas.
  • Conducted research and technology dissemination, and coordinated stakeholder awareness activities
  • Key Achievements
  • Through the technology evaluation trials, a superior sorghum hybrid germplasm (e.g. GADAM x IS 8193) was developed (a flagship product of the HOPE project).
  • Coordinated collaborative participatory technology dissemination in which the combination of superior yielding & adaptable germplasm, and the fertilizer micro-dosing techniques showed up to 150% yield improvement in dryland cereals
  • Coordinated soil analytical services and client technical outreach advisory services in which over 500 project beneficiaries and the general public were supported in soil fertility and crop nutrition management, germplasm selection, and crop protection.
  • Backstopped research activities for 2 post-doctoral fellows, 3 PhD fellows, 2 master’s students

Research Assistant (Crop improvement, protection & soil fertility management)

Africa Rice Centre - East and Southern Africa (ESA) Programme
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Preparing African Rice Farmers Against Parasitic Weeds in a Changing Environment (PARASITE) project
  • Duty station: Tanzania, with extensive coverage to Madagascar, Benin, and Kenya
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Technically backstopped the collaborative research programs and contributed to the design and implementation of on-farm and on-station studies on parasitic weed management strategies under the smallholder rice production systems.
  • Specifically contributed to the review of current farm level productivity constraints; identification of relevant project partners; develop action plans and budgets for project interventions implementation; Support the design/set-up of laboratory and on -farm experimentation, field surveys and related data collection; field demonstration farms, organization of field days and training sessions with the stakeholders on appropriate Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies; networking to enhance linkage between key project partners; coordinate participatory learning and capacity building programs to key stakeholders; organization of field demonstration, field days and training sessions with stakeholders; Participation in annual project planning and reporting workshops; contribute to project monitoring; contribute to technical feedback and progress reporting; produce field stories; review and update other communication materials; document challenges and lessons learned in the process of dissemination and adoption of the relevant CSA innovations; feedback and progress reporting; delivery of presentation on project recommendations to the project management team & other stakeholders; provided technical support to post doctorate, postgraduate and intern students research projects; and coordinated the supervision of temporary staff and project interns.
  • Key Achievements
  • Project 1: Preparing African Rice Farmers Against Parasitic Weeds in a Changing Environment (PARASITE) project: a multidisciplinary collaborative research project of Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), Wageningen & Sheffield Universities, National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of Benin (INRAB), Côte d'Ivoire (CNRA), and Tanzania (MARI) & international Research organization.:
  • I backstopped the design and execution of the following studies:
  • “Farmers’ knowledge use and preferences of parasitic weed management strategies in rain-fed rice production systems”. This study assessed farmers’ awareness, use, preference, and adoption criteria of parasitic weed management practices in the diverse rain-fed rice production ecologies in Tanzania (Crop Protection 99: 93 - 107; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317033526).
  • “Locally Adapted Parasitic Weed Management Strategies Based on Soil Fertility Amendments” (http://www.parasite-project.org/documents ).
  • “The potential of timing as a parasitic weed management strategy for smallholder rice farmers”(http://www.parasite-project.org/documents/http://www.parasite-project.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Jonne-Rodenburg_FINAL.pdf; Field Crops Research 214 (2017) 14 - 24).
  • “Do NERICA rice cultivars express resistance to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. and Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze under field conditions?” (Field Crops Research 170: 83–94).
  • “Rice yields under the parasitic weed (Rhamphicarpa fistulosa) - infested field conditions, and variety selection criteria for resistance and tolerance” (Field Crops Research 194 (2016) 21–30) DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2016.04.030).
  • Project 2: USAID’s Africa-Rising project, under Feed the Future Initiative (http://www.africarising.net). Under the project theme of “Building Local and Regional Capacities in Weed Science,” which sought to create awareness on available and appropriate weed management practices among Research & Development partners involved in rice-based production systems in Tanzania to tackle the menace and boost the crop’s production (https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/16864)
  • Achievements
  • Backstopped a key stakeholders’ (22 research & development professionals and 15 weed science students) training on the use of a weed identification tool and weed control and management practices at the Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania. The workshop launched the open-access online African weed science network & weeds book.
  • Facilitated a workshop on manufacturing locally adaptable rotary weeders for lowland rice (“Building Local and Regional Capacities in Weed Science, 10th - 12th July 2012 - Morogoro, Tanzania (http://www.africarising.net).
  • Executed an experimental field study on the weed management technologies, in which two mechanical rotary weeder types were compared against herbicide application and hand weeding in terms of weed control, and labor inputs in Bagomoyo District, Tanzania (See American Journal of Weed Technology, 29(4):751-757 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1614/WT-D-15-00016.1).
  • Coordinated the development of two farmer-to-farmer instruction videos on labor-saving weed management technologies: i) the rotary-hoe weeder in lowland rice and ii) safe and efficient use of herbicides(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U37g5z5a3pE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA8NJ3ZxYII)

Seed Systems Quality Agronomist (Seed Certification and Plant Examination)

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
01.2005 - 12.2011
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Designing field trials and collecting, processing, and reporting of data from the NPT and DUS trials, and making recommendations to the NPT Committee and the National Variety Release Committee on the suitability of candidate varieties for release for commercialization.
  • Preparation of variety descriptors from DUS data for seed certification inspections and grant of Plant Breeders’ Rights.
  • Participation in UPOV committees of technical experts on the development of technical guidelines for DUS examinations for various species of plants.
  • Coordinating stakeholders’ outreach and partnerships program for seed certification and plant variety protection in Kenya.

Agronomy Research Scientist

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) “Strengthening Seed Supply Systems in East & Southern Africa”
02.2003 - 12.2004
  • Project Coverage areas: Western Kenya and Uganda
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reporting to the CIMMYT Project leader, my core duties included coordination of laboratory soil and water testing services, and on-farm fertilization advisory services; evaluation of maize germplasms for adaptability & tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, co-ordination of on-station & on-farm research activities and prepare scientific reports, coordination of stakeholder’s awareness activities, participation in annual project planning and reporting workshops, and supervision of temporary technical staff and interns and prepared payrolls

Education

Master of Science - Soil Science

Egerton University
Njoro, Nakuru
01-2004

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Egerton University
01.1998

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Bungoma Boys High
01.1991

Skills

Strategic Planning

References

Titus, Baloyi, Coordinator, Titus@bembani.com, +27635333796, SADC Global Climate Change Alliance Plus (GCCA+) programme, Johannesburg, South Africa

Awards

UNFCCC/SADC Financial award to participate in the African COP27 in Sharma El Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022., German Federal Ministry for Economic Development & Cooperation (BMZ) Visiting Research Fellowship award to Humboldt University, Germany; Sept. 2015 to Dec. 2017, Special exemplary performance award by the Director General - Africa Rice Centre, Tanzania; 2012, Rockefeller Foundation Research Fellowship for Masters thesis , Egerton University, Kenya; 1999

Affiliations

  • UNFCCC Intergovernmental Negotiations Community of Parties (COP) observer team (No.68G7FJ)
  • Technical Member of the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
  • Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (ACCESS)
  • Technical Member of the Africa Community of Practice (CoP) on Forgotten / Underutilized Food Commodities, Forum For Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
  • Horticultural Association of Kenya (HAK)

Publications

  • Onyuka EA, Nambafu GN, Andika DO, Gweyi-Onyango JP, Mwonga S, and Mairura Franklin. 2025. Biophysical and farm management drivers of soil fertility under African Leafy Vegetable production small-scale systems in Kenya. Journal of Farming Systems. FARMSYS-D-25-00075R1 (Under review).
  • Jonne Rodenburg, Kazuki Saito, Runyambo Irakiza, Derek W. Makokha, Enos A. Onyuka, and Kalimuthu Senthilkumar. 2015. Testing Mechanical Weeders as Labor-saving Weed Management Practice for Lowland Rice Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. American Journal of Weed Technology, 29(4):751-757 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1614/WT-D-15-00016.1).
  • Jonne Rodenburg, Moussa Cissoko, Juma Kayeke, Ibnou Dieng, Zeyaur R. Khan, Charles A.O. Midega, Enos A. Onyuka, Julie D. Scholes. 2015. Do NERICA rice cultivars express resistance to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. And Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze under field conditions? Field Crops Research. 170, 83-94 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2014.10.010).

Training

  • SADC Regional Training Workshop on integrating water security issues into climate negotiations for 46 Climate Negotiators and Water experts, 29th June 2022
  • Backstopped two SADC Regional Finance Training Workshops held in March 2022 in Zanzibar, and 24 – 25 February 2022 in Pemba Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, 25 – 26 July 2023.
  • Regional Climate Finance workshop in Zanzibar, Tanzania as part of the High-Level Zanzibar Water Investment Conference. During the workshops, MSs reviewed the climate finance study reports, and the MS were trained on Climate Finance.
  • SADC Regional Training on integrating water issues in climate negotiation, attended by the Climate Negotiators and Water Experts from 11 SADC member states, 29th June 2022
  • SADC Monitoring, Evaluation and reporting Training for the GCCA+ project staff and Grantees, 28th September 2022
  • SADC-SARUA Climate Change & Sustainable Development Workshop, 23rd March 2023, South Africa
  • Globe-E HORTINLEA 2016 Summer school training on proposal writing, argumentation & logic, teamwork, effective writing & scientific presentation skills, Project planning and management, grant proposal writing, scientific writing and publishing, Berlin, Germany. Aug. - Sept. 2016.
  • Data management and analysis using GENSTAT statistical package, hosted by ICRISAT, Nairobi, Kenya, 18th – 31st May 2013, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Participated in an “Environmental Biosafety Training”, co-hosted by Moi University and Agbios International, held at Moi Chepkoilel Campus, Kenya, 11th – 15th August 2008
  • Leadership & strategic management course, 2nd – 4th April 2007, Strathmore University, Kenya

CONSULTANCIES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXECUTED

  • Oct. 2024 – (Aug. 2025 on need basis) Climate Change & Food Systems Resilience Expert in Overall technical supports to the project in the three key components: (i) Building Producer capacity for climate resilient sorghum value chains; (ii) Climate Smart Value Chain Ecosystem Investments; (iii) Piloting Climate Smart Safer Urban Food Systems: National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) Project - Kenya, Panel of Experts
  • May - Sept. 2024 Lead Expert in undertaking a diagnostic study to start the African Union Transformative Climate finance program (GRAP), which is part of the African Union green recovery action plan for scoping and mapping the gender-responsive green landscape. Global Green Growth Institute/ African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), ADAPT Africa Consultants
  • July – August 2024 Lead Agroecology Expert in undertaking the Participatory baseline assessment and Landscape strategy development for the UNDP supported GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) for the Samburu - Isiolo Conservancy Area (SICA), UNDP - Kenya/ Pastoralist Community Initiative Development Assistance (PACIDA), ADAPT Africa Consultants
  • August -Dec. 2023 Key expert in the Development of the SADC regional Climate Smart Agricultural Handbook and associated Manuals, Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)/ SADC, Bembani Group (Pty)
  • May -August 2023 Lead expert in documenting “Designing a WEF Nexus Demonstration project lessons learnt” report for the SADC region, South African Development Community (SADC), Bembani Group (Pty)
  • August 2022 - April 2023 Lead Climate Change Expert for the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Sustainable Land Management, climate smart agriculture (CSA) and Agroecology in the SADC region, and the Development of knowledge products and training manuals for farmers and extension officers in the Provision of technical assistance to the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)/ SADC, Bembani Group (Pty) Ltd/ SADC
  • Jan - March 2022 National Technical Advisor on Biodiversity for the Soil Protection and Rehabilitation Project (Prosoil) and the European Union Co-Funded Proresilience project, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Sole consultant
  • August-Dec. 2020: Associate Expert in the Development of Climate Smart capacity development strategy for the GIZ _Kenya “Soil protection and rehabilitation of degraded soils (ProSoil) Project Kenya, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, STIPA Consultants, Kenya (Contract No. 83343574) (GIZ) GmbH.
  • Nov. 2019-Feb.2020 Lead Expert for the Training Needs Assessment for the CARE - Kenya/ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Green Innovation Centre SBOSH project in Western Kenya, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Green Innovation Centre SBOSH project Kenya, STIPA Consultants, Kenya
  • Sept. 2018 – Dec. 2019 Technical Advisor to the National Sector Skills Advisory Committee (SSAC) on Sustainable Agriculture (CCDAC - TVET)., Curriculum Development, Assessment & Certification Council (CCDAC - TVET), Sole Consultant
  • May 2019 Training Facilitator – Grant Proposal Development, Project design, management and implementation for the World Bank Funded Kenya Climate Smart Agricultural Project (KCSAP), Siaya County Unit, Kenya, Sole consultant

Accomplishments

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Certification

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Interests

Agroecology

Carbon Credit Scheme

Timeline

Associate Resilience Expert: Climate Change| Food Systems| Agroecology| Sustainable Agriculture

Bembani Group (Pty)
01.2024 - Current

Climate Change and Food Systems Lead Expert

Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat
01.2021 - 12.2023

Lead Expert: Sustainable Land Management, Food Security and Climate Smart Agriculture

Support for Tropical Initiatives in Poverty Alleviation (STIPA) in Kenya
01.2018 - 12.2020

Part-time Lecturer | Crop and Soil Sciences

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Kenya, School of Agricultural & Food Science
06.2014 - 09.2015

Research Fellow | “Diversifying Food Systems”

Horticultural Innovations and Learning for Improved Nutrition and Livelihood in East Africa (HORTINLEA) Project, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development & Cooperation (BMZ)
01.2014 - 12.2017

Research Associate

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) - East & Southern Africa Program | Harnessing Opportunities for Productivity Enhancement of Sorghum and Millets (HOPE) project
02.2013 - 05.2014

Research Assistant (Crop improvement, protection & soil fertility management)

Africa Rice Centre - East and Southern Africa (ESA) Programme
01.2012 - 01.2013

Seed Systems Quality Agronomist (Seed Certification and Plant Examination)

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
01.2005 - 12.2011

Agronomy Research Scientist

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) “Strengthening Seed Supply Systems in East & Southern Africa”
02.2003 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Egerton University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Bungoma Boys High

Master of Science - Soil Science

Egerton University

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