About Me
A highly motivated and results-driven professional with a background in agricultural biotechnology and a commitment to ensuring plant health and agricultural sustainability. Possessing a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology and a Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Eldoret, I have acquired a diverse skill set through academic pursuits and hands-on experience. My journey has led to impactful roles, notably as an Assistant Inspector at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), contributing significantly to pest and disease detection and identification in imported plants.
Key Strengths:
1. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in pest surveillance, plant pest identification, and inspection protocols, ensuring compliance with international standards.
2. Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills gained through professional training in strategic management and leadership.
3. Communication Skills: Effective communication skills honed through collaborative efforts in research, scientific work, and providing farmer advisory.
4. Quality Management: Experience in implementing Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
5. Market Access: Proven involvement in Pest Risk Analysis initiatives, facilitating market access for Kenyan agricultural produce.
Professional Experience:
1. KEPHIS (August 2020 - Present): Assistant Inspector
• Proficient in pest and disease detection and identification.
• Conducted plant health clinics, provided farmer advisory, and facilitated resource mobilization.
• Developed scientific publications, reports, and performed data analysis.
• Executed Pest Risk Analysis for import certification and market access.
2. Southern Cross Kenya Nursery & Primary School (July 2019 - July 2020): Volunteer
• Collaborated with educators to develop and implement inclusive educational programs.
• Organized and supervised extracurricular activities for holistic student development.
• Adapted teaching materials for diverse learning abilities.
3. KEPHIS Internship (March 2018 - April 2019)
• Ensured data accuracy and integrity in technical databases.
• Collaborated on data analysis and prepared comprehensive reports.
• Assisted in the Seed Certification process, inspections, and quality control.
Professional Training:
• Sanitary and Phytosanitary Training (Jan 2022 - May 2022):
• Covered various aspects, including Pest Surveillance, Pest Risk Assessment, and Market Access processes.
• Certification in Strategic Management and Leadership (Jan 2018 - April 2018):
• Enhanced strategic thinking and leadership skills.
Scientific Work, Conferences, and Workshops:
• Active participation in international conferences and scientific work, contributing to discussions on plant health and quarantine pests.
Skills and Competences:
1. Organizational Skills:
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
2. Technical Skills:
• Expertise in pest surveillance and identification.
• Knowledge of urban and rural farming challenges and opportunities.
• Proficiency in phytosanitary inspections and quality control.
3. Computer Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Skilled in data processing and data mining.
4. Social Skills and Leadership:
• Ability to adapt to multicultural environments.
• Strong teamwork skills.
