Joel has worked in research and management with a focus on science technology and innovation; climate change adaptation and mitigation; water quality, security and access; food security, and sustainable development. He followed a PhD from IHE Delft Institute for water education in conjunction with Wageningen University the Netherlands, researching on effects of agricultural development on natural resources. He holds a MSc (Distinction) from UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, in Limnology and Wetland Ecosystems and a BSc (First Class Honors) from Egerton University, Kenya, in Applied Aquatic Science. He has advanced training in econometrics and statistics, and system analysis and modelling from BOKU University, Vienna; and proficiency trainings on Climate Science and Negotiations from Sustainable Development Solutions Network – SDSNEDU, and Pathways to Sustainability from STEPS Centre, University of Sussex, UK.Joel has worked with intergovernmental organizations, regional NGOs, academic institutions and African government agencies. He has professional experience leading and participating in international research and development projects including World bank’s InfoDev funded Eastern Africa Climate Innovation Network (EACIN); EU Funded Ecology of Livelihoods for Wetlands of Economic Importance (ECOLIVE) project; ADA funded Sustainable Assessment for Water Resources Management (SEAKWARM) project; SIDA funded African Network for Economics of Learning and Innovation Systems (AfricaLics) project; Mastercard funded evaluation of Community and Progress for Youth Empowerment Initiative (CAPYEI); and Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy in Kenya funded evaluation on Kenya Market-led Aquaculture Programme (KMAP) among others. Joel has published extensively in climate smart water innovations, inclusive innovation policy, and resource degradation. Joel is currently CEO at the ARC – a company focused on bespoke research for inclusive innovation and enterprise development.