As Senior Manager in Policy at Food for Education, I am committed to driving transformative change in food and nutrition security across Africa. With over a decade of experience across both clinical and NGO sectors, I specialize in developing and advocating for policies that create sustainable, equitable food systems and protect every child’s right to quality nutrition and education. My expertise spans food systems transformation, rights-based programming, nutrition governance, and… Show more As Senior Manager in Policy at Food for Education, I am committed to driving transformative change in food and nutrition security across Africa. With over a decade of experience across both clinical and NGO sectors, I specialize in developing and advocating for policies that create sustainable, equitable food systems and protect every child’s right to quality nutrition and education. My expertise spans food systems transformation, rights-based programming, nutrition governance, and child-centered nutrition initiatives.In my role, I advance Food for Education’s mission by crafting data-driven policies that empower school feeding programs to improve children’s health, educational outcomes, and overall well-being. I collaborate strategically with government entities, international organizations, and stakeholders in education, agriculture, health, and finance to embed these programs into national and county policy frameworks, ultimately aiming to impact over a million learners. As an African Food Fellow, I am dedicated to building resilient food systems across the continent, championing policies that support food sovereignty, sustainable resource distribution, and inclusive governance. Show less

PROJECT BRIEF:'Advancing Gender Transformative Agrifood Systems & Nutrition Governance in Kenya'The project aims to improve food security and living conditions in Kiambu County through a gender-equitable agricultural and food system. It focuses on empowering women by increasing their participation in governance and decision-making within agricultural value chains, advocating for equitable land ownership, and addressing gender-based violence (GBV). The goal is to create a more… Show more PROJECT BRIEF:'Advancing Gender Transformative Agrifood Systems & Nutrition Governance in Kenya'The project aims to improve food security and living conditions in Kiambu County through a gender-equitable agricultural and food system. It focuses on empowering women by increasing their participation in governance and decision-making within agricultural value chains, advocating for equitable land ownership, and addressing gender-based violence (GBV). The goal is to create a more inclusive and resilient agri-food system that fosters gender equality and improves nutrition and food security.The initiative will train 2,627 actors within the agri-food system in Kiambu County and nationally in gender-transformative approaches and accountability. This training will enable these actors to actively engage in agri-food systems and food policy.OVERALL OBJECTIVE (Impact):To enhance food security and living conditions in Kiambu through a gender-equitable agricultural and food system.PROJECT OBJECTIVE (Outcome):To enable 2,627 actors to use their knowledge of gender-transformative approaches to actively participate in the agri-food system and influence food policy.SUB-GOALS: Increase the decision-making power of women and marginalized groups in the agri-food sector. Improve gender equality in agricultural systems and food policy. Strengthen social responsibility and inclusivity in agricultural governance. Enhance the capacities of implementing partners and stakeholders in gender-responsive and transformative agri-food systems.AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Project design and implementation. Coordination and collaboration with implementing partners. Grant management. Capacity development for WHH and partners. Planning, review, and financial monitoring. Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning, including outcome mapping and evaluation tool development. Show less

The Project Envisages to Realize:1. Effective interface between empowered citizens as rightsholders and well-equipped service providers as duty bearers at micro and meso levels grounded on principles of human rights.2. At county, national, and, in Africa, it seeks to ensure legal and policy frameworks are in place, supported by the necessary institutional arrangements, resources and accountability mechanisms, to translate entitlements in national constitutions and global… Show more The Project Envisages to Realize:1. Effective interface between empowered citizens as rightsholders and well-equipped service providers as duty bearers at micro and meso levels grounded on principles of human rights.2. At county, national, and, in Africa, it seeks to ensure legal and policy frameworks are in place, supported by the necessary institutional arrangements, resources and accountability mechanisms, to translate entitlements in national constitutions and global standards to respect, protect, and fulfil the right to adequate food to vulnerable groups.AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 1. Project design and implementation. 2. Program coordination and collaboration with implementing countries and Partners ( Phase 1: Kenya, Malawi, Burkina Faso and India; Phase 2: Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, India) 3. Grant management 4. Capacity development of WHH and implementing Partners. 5. Quarterly and annual planning and review, including development of implementation / operational plans, financial plans and expenditure monitoring. 6. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (including outcome mapping, theory of change, outcome harvesting, evaluation tools design and development) KEY ACHIEVEMENTS :1. In 2022, I presented the state of hunger in the Horn of Africa in the EU Parliament in Brussels and to German MPs in Berlin. I advocated for increased transitional and resilience programs funding, longer implementation periods for resilience programs to enhance impact and stronger focus on HDP Nexus and Climate financing in the HoA. Additionally, I highlighted the power imbalance in EU and African trade agreements, with strong focus on exportation of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) from Europe into Africa, most of which are banned for use within Europe and highlighted the extra burden they pose to Africa's Healthcare systems. 2. Spearhed Formation of 2 Coalitions (a) Right to Food Coalition (b) Lake Region Food Systems Network Show less

Coordinate Nutrition Specific and Sensitive programmes in all WHH project implementation sites in Kenya;Lead multisectoral approach to Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Food systems; Advocacy on increased Nutrition Financing and prioritization at National and County level;Spearhead Ending of Malnutrition Cycle in project areas; Spearhead progressive achievement of SDG 2, Zero Hunger; Right to Adequate Food and Rights-Based Approach mainstreaming; Programming… Show more Coordinate Nutrition Specific and Sensitive programmes in all WHH project implementation sites in Kenya;Lead multisectoral approach to Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Food systems; Advocacy on increased Nutrition Financing and prioritization at National and County level;Spearhead Ending of Malnutrition Cycle in project areas; Spearhead progressive achievement of SDG 2, Zero Hunger; Right to Adequate Food and Rights-Based Approach mainstreaming; Programming towards Improved Nutrition (PtIN); Capacity strengthing of WHH and over 20 Implementing Partner Organizations' Staff.MULTISECTORAL COORDINATION:I represent WHH Kenya in the following key forums (among others):1. Nutrition Inter agency Coordinating Committee (NICC)2. National Nutrition Technical Forum 3. National Food Systems Technical Working Group Show less

Nutrition Association of Kenya (NAK) is a membership association with over 1,500 committed Nutritionists and Dietitians. The Association was registered in 1989 under the Societies Act. Our Vision;To be the Authority and resource for promoting efficient and quality nutrition.Our Mission;Inspiring quality nutrition and dietetics services through excellence in training, research, empowering of members and strategic leadership.Our Motto;Nourishing… Show more Nutrition Association of Kenya (NAK) is a membership association with over 1,500 committed Nutritionists and Dietitians. The Association was registered in 1989 under the Societies Act. Our Vision;To be the Authority and resource for promoting efficient and quality nutrition.Our Mission;Inspiring quality nutrition and dietetics services through excellence in training, research, empowering of members and strategic leadership.Our Motto;Nourishing KenyaAssociation Regional Coverage;NairobiCentralRift ValleyEasternWesternNyanzaNorth Eastern Show less

Business Development and Spearhed Programs (Disease Management; Work Place Wellness; Weight Management and Community Wellness); Brand Promotion and Growth; Capacity Development and Training; Nutraceuticals Brand Promotion and Marketing **( only for vetted brands); Nutrition and Wellness Talks; Local and Regional Advocacy.

Medical Nutrition Therapy; Fundraised for NHIF Program, among other programs; Strategic Planning, Annual Work Plans and budgets development; Organized the Hope for Cancer Kids Annual Walk and Fun Day; Organized Hospital Fun Days, School Outreach Program. www.hopeforcancerkids.org

Program management; Fundraised for project activities; Organized and hosted campaign activities and events; Project M&E; Public and Media Relations; Partnerships management; Advocacy (at national and county level); public education.

Implemented Community Health Strategy in partnership with Ministry of Health Community Health Unit; Participated in various Technical Working Groups; Conducted research, situational analyses and reviews; Community Health Volunteers/Promoters capacity development .

Implemented Community strategy; participated in development, Developed, pretested and disseminated reference and training materials; Provided technical support, capacity building and supportive supervision of Community Health Personnel at County level; Developed budgeted annual work plans; M&E of various projects and tools development; Research, among other duties.

Implemented nutrition interventions; provided health education in support groups (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer, Renal and HIV support groups) and specialist clinics, participated in community outreach projects.

Executed Clinical Nutritionist duties in all wards an specialist clinics in the hospital (Paediatrics, Oncology, Renal, Surgical Department, Cardiac Unit, Obstetrics and gynecology Unit, Diabetes Unit, Medical Ward, Kitchen department). Gained experience and skills in Enteral and Parenteral nutrition.