PATRICK SIGEI
SENIOR PROGRAMME & MARKET SYSTEMS LEADER
Nairobi
Summary
Senior programme and market systems professional with 14+ years of leadership experience designing and scaling inclusive agribusiness, renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and private sector development initiatives across East Africa. Extensive expertise in inclusive business design, BoP market activation, market systems facilitation, SME acceleration, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem development. Track record of leading donor-funded and consortium-driven programmes with organisations including Bopinc, SNV, IFDC, Oxfam, Hivos, IKEA Foundation, Gates Foundation initiatives, Tony Elumelu Foundation, and WRI Land Accelerator. Experienced in structuring market-led solutions that strengthen food systems, accelerate renewable energy adoption, improve farmer integration into markets, and unlock inclusive economic opportunities. Recognised for combining systems thinking, private sector engagement, and strategic advisory to drive scalable and commercially viable development models.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Advisory & Inclusive Business Lead
BOPINC
01.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic advisory and inclusive business design initiatives across regenerative agriculture and Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) portfolios under the IKEA Foundation-funded Power for Food Partnership.
- Lead business acceleration and market systems development support for SMEs operating across regenerative agriculture, food systems, and renewable energy sectors.
- Designed inclusive marketing and BoP engagement frameworks integrating customer behaviour, market activation, and adoption pathways.
- Advised SMEs on business model innovation, market positioning, ecosystem partnerships, and investment readiness.
- Led ecosystem engagement with private sector actors, distributors, farmer organisations, financial institutions, and technical partners to strengthen the RA–PURE nexus.
- Supported implementation of inclusive product and service models under initiatives including 2SCALE, Urban Food Hives, and Gates Foundation-linked studies.
- Facilitated strategic advisory and coaching processes for SMEs, local distribution hubs, and ecosystem actors across multiple counties.
Agribusiness Advisor & Business Case Manager
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led market systems and regenerative agriculture advisory under the IKEA Foundation-funded REALMS programme in Kenya and Rwanda.
- Directed development of commercial linkages, inclusive business models, and regenerative agriculture market strategies targeting 10,000+ farmers.
- Led enterprise coaching and market acceleration support for agribusiness SMEs and ecosystem actors.
- Spearheaded development of a €6M African Biodigester proposal secured through Energising Development (EnDev).
- Represented Kenya in the design of REALMS II using systems transformation frameworks focused on scaling impact and institutional sustainability.
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder partnerships involving government, private sector, research institutions, and development actors.
Project Field Advisor-Renewable Energy
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led implementation of innovative wastewater treatment and renewable energy pilots integrating circular economy and clean energy solutions.
- Structured biodigester financing and market uptake models involving SACCOs, corporates, and smallholder farmers.
- Directed technology adoption and awareness initiatives reaching 1,000+ farmers under the Kericho IDH programme.
- Managed donor reporting, stakeholder engagement, socio-economic assessments, and implementation strategy reviews.
Regional Programme Officer
HIVOS International
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed regional agribusiness and renewable energy portfolios across East Africa.
- Coordinated the 4S@Scale coffee programme targeting 80,000 coffee farmers in Kenya and Uganda.
- Led programme partnerships, technical advisory, contract management, and ecosystem coordination with multiple implementing partners.
- Structured biodigester finance and bio-slurry commercialisation models that increased SME credit uptake and market penetration.
- Generated strategic technical content informing regional and international policy and sector dialogue.
Regional Agribusiness & Income Generation Specialist
GOOD NEIGHBORS INTERNATIONAL
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw agribusiness and livelihoods programming across 13 African country offices.
- Led proposal reviews, programme quality assurance, partnership mobilisation, and regional strategic planning.
- Strengthened sustainability and enterprise development capacities across 50+ income generation initiatives.
Education
MBA - Strategic Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, 30BSc - Agricultural Economics
Egerton University
Skills
Inclusive business design,
BoP market activation,
Market systems facilitation,
SME acceleration,
strategic partnerships and ecosystem development
STRATEGIC ADVISORY & COACHING
- Business Coach – Tony Elumelu Foundation
- Business Coach – WRI Land Accelerator
- Advisory Lead – Inclusive Business & BoP Marketing
- SME Acceleration & Market Systems Development Specialist
Timeline
Senior Business Advisory & Inclusive Business Lead
BOPINC
01.2024 - Current
Agribusiness Advisor & Business Case Manager
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
01.2021 - 01.2024
Project Field Advisor-Renewable Energy
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
01.2020 - 01.2021
Regional Programme Officer
HIVOS International
01.2018 - 01.2020
Regional Agribusiness & Income Generation Specialist
GOOD NEIGHBORS INTERNATIONAL
01.2016 - 01.2018
MBA - Strategic Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
BSc - Agricultural Economics
Egerton University