David Kagima, Ph.D.
PO Box 13234 Nakuru, Kenya
Tel: 0713 474 558
drkagima@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A career position with the opportunity to use my education, research skills and diverse
experience for: transfer of knowledge and information, community development, human
livelihoods improvement, protection and conservation of our co-existing global species.
A career with the opportunity for growth and life-long learning, that allows opportunity to
expand horizons, travel, and explore. I am motivated by challenges, and need a career
with a chance to prove my abilities.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A seasoned professional with practical experience in and solid understanding of a diverse
range of community development programs including research, education, training,
marketing, international development programs and team-building; Demonstrated ability
to train and high-caliber presentation; Excellent communication skills, inspirational,
versatile, adventurous, and knowledgeable; Easygoing and good-natured, able to adapt
easily to change, and always looking for new avenues to pursue.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2005 PhD – Agricultural Education & Studies – Iowa State University - USA
Major – Agricultural Extension
– Women’s Studies
2001 MS - Agronomy – Iowa State University - USA
Majors – Weed Science
– Plant pathology
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1998
BS - Entomology - Iowa State University - (Dean’s List) - USA
1983
B.Ed. (Science) - Botany and Zoology - University of Nairobi - Kenya
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PhD Research – Global Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture & Postharvest
Technology: “Training programs in sustainable agriculture for post harvest loss
minimization and storage: A case study in Ethiopia.” The research was on
management of pests, diseases, weeds and environmental problems associated with
crops and produce losses in fields of production and storage. The study used a series
of adult educational programs conducted in a developing country as a case study of
food production challenges and how these challenges could be met. The specific
objectives of the study were to describe a program in sustainable agriculture in
Ethiopia, identify problems described by participants in postharvest technology and
to develop an improved program model for the delivery of the technical information
related to postharvest technology in sustainable agricultural practices.
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MS Research - Weed Science - Variable Rate Herbicide Application (VRA):
“Influence of seed bank augmentation on performance of metolachlor.”
The need to apply pesticides in a way that enhances a clean environment and better
herbicide delivery methods are needed to reduce herbicide output into the
environment. Variable rate application ensures that pesticides are applied only when
and where they are needed across the field. GPS, GIS and equipment that can regulate
flow rates are among the latest technologies that have come up for VRA application.
My research entailed a study to evaluate the feasibility of this sophisticated
technology, introduced recently to farmers in the Mid-Western USA.
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MS Research - Plant Pathology - creative component on post-harvest loss
minimization in grain crops, legumes, fruits, flowers and vegetables in Ethiopia.
Research information was gathered as I conducted training programs for cooperative
managers and field trips made to farmers’ fields.
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PUBLICATIONS
Books:
1. 110 year Old Father: Dreams, Hope and Triumph…from Barak Obama’s
Motherland, AuthorHouse, 1663 Liberty Drive Bloomington, IN 47403, USA,
2009
2. Training Programs in Sustainable Agriculture & Postharvest Technology,
Lightning Source Inc, La Vergne, TN 37086, USA, 2008
3. Variable Rate Herbicide Application: GPS, GIS & VRT Technology, Lightning
Source Inc, La Vergne, TN 37086, USA, 2008
4. Teenage Pregnancies: Sexuality for girls ages 10 – 14 (writing in progress)
Papers:
5. Bibliography & Biology Outline of Galinsoga spp., April 2000,
http://www.agron.iastate.edu/~weeds/WeedBiolLibrary/
6. University Curricula in Agricultural and Extension education, Journal of
International agriculture and extension education vol 11.3, 2004
TRAINING/COURSES
(1) Five Certificates of Achievement Awards for Training on Postharvest Losses & Store
Management International Projects (5) – ACDI/VOCA/USAID - USA
(2) Certificate of Recognition for Commitment to Academic Achievement – Iowa State
University - USA
(3) VEISHEA 2001 Teaching Assistant of the Year - Iowa State University - USA
(4) World Food Prize Programs - 2003, 2004, 2005 – Des Moines, Iowa - USA
(5) International Fertilizer Marketing and Management Programs (1 & 2)
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(6) The Pesticides and Herbicides Use and Management Programs (numerous)
(7) Management Development Programs (1 & 2)
(8) The Effective Administrator Programs (1 & 2)
(9) Management Development Programs (1 & 2)
(10) Stock Control and Stores Management Programs (1 & 2)
(11) Agrochemical Product Knowledge Programs (numerous)
(12) 140 ISU graduate credit hours in: Administration and Management of Organizations,
Botany, Biochemistry, Crop Production and Physiology, Entomology, Evaluation,
Extension Education, Global Agriculture Programs, Horticulture, Philosophy, Plant
Pathology, Program Planning & development, Research, Statistics, Sustainable
Agriculture, Weed Science, Women’s Studies, Zoology
AWARDS/GRANTS
1. Virtual Rural Livelihood School – Ford Foundation
2. Rice Breeding and Production – National Council of Science - Kenya
3. Sorghum Value Chain – DANIDA
4. Renewable Energy – JICA
JOB EXPERIENCE
2010 – to-date – Director, Extension & Technology Transfer Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Kenya
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Director, Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
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Coordinator, Shows and Exhibitions
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Coordinator, Mkulima TV Program
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Coordinator, JKUAT/Mediamax (Kameme Radio, K24 TV, People Newspaper)
partnership in dissemination of technologies and innovations
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Coordinator, Gender
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In charge, Website Management and Update - Research Production and Extension
Division
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Team Member, Steering Committee - Farmer Voice Radio
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Team Member, Monitoring and Evaluation of JKUAT Research and Innovation
Projects
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Supervision, management and administration of the Directorate
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Provide extension services that contribute to the social and economic
development of Kenya
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Coordinate exhibitions, open days, seminars, National Agricultural Shows and
Trade Fare
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Coordinate recording, production and airing of agricultural programs on KBC TV
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Coordinate agricultural information and provide feedback to farmers on KBC
Radio
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Training, demonstrations and extension educational programs for community
groups, schools and entrepreneurs
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Technology transfer, dissemination, value addition and commercialization of
research, innovations, products and services developed by the university
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Socio-economic studies, market surveillance, market intelligence and feedback
response
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Needs assessment, baseline studies, monitoring and evaluation, impact
assessment, environmental impact assessment
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Research projects and grant proposal writing
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Linkages, collaborations and partnerships with multidisciplinary teams,
institutions and industry
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Performance contracting and ISO compliance
2009 - 2010 – Agronomist - Teeter Irrigation Incorporation, Kansas & Colorado USA
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Irrigation systems: center pivots, surface and sub-surface drip irrigation
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Field technical services and advisory
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Conducted educational and training programs for corporate chief executives, sales
managers, store managers, field crew and producers on agronomic irrigation food
production:
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Fertigation
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Chemigation
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Soil management based on soil profile, texture, structure and organic matter
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Water management and efficient use of limited water resources
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Pests, weeds and disease management
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Human, animal and environmental safety
2000 – to-date - Agricultural Management Consultant - ACDI/VOCA/USAID - USA
 Consultant with the above organizations in post harvest loss minimization;
Storage; Store management; Crop production; Agricultural management;
Extension; Sustainable agriculture; Agrochemicals; Global agricultural programs
and Integrated Pest Management
 Fall 2000 - conducted an educational and training program for Coop Managers in
Oromia region of Ethiopia on post harvest loss minimization and storage in
legumes, grain, flowers, fruits and vegetables
 Fall 2001 – conducted an educational and training program for Coop Managers
and Promoters in the Amhara region of Ethiopia on post harvest loss
minimization and storage in legumes, grain, flowers, fruits and vegetables
 Summer 2002 – conducted an educational and training program for Afar,
Somali, Benshangul, Gambella and Addis Ababa Regions in Ethiopia on Storage;
Store management and Postharvest loss minimization of crop and produce.
 Fall 2003 - conducted another program for Afar, Somali, Benshangul, Gambella
and Addis Ababa Regions in Ethiopia.
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Summer 2004 – conducted yet another program for Afar, Somali, Benshangul,
Gambella and Addis Ababa Regions in Ethiopia.
2007 – 2008 - Instructor – Holyoke School District, Colorado - USA
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Biology
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Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Physics
2007 – 2008 – Coach – Athletics - State of Colorado - USA
2007 – Adjunct Instructor - Morgan Community College, Colorado - USA
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Biology
2007 – Adjunct Instructor - Northeastern Junior Community College, Colorado USA
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Biology
2006 - Salem Incorporations, Nebraska - USA
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Agricultural / Education / Training & Management Consultant
2006 – Staples Office Supplies, Massachusetts - USA
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Corporate Training
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Developed educational and training programs for corporate employees (computer
based learning – CBL’s)
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Store management and warehousing
2006 – Wal-Mart Incorporations, Massachusetts - USA
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Corporate Training
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Developed educational and training programs for corporate employees (computer
based learning – CBL’s)
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Store management and warehousing
2005 – 2006 - Extension Projects Coordinator – University of Nebraska – Lincoln USA
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Developed Chemigation Educational Programs
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Disseminated through satellite, videos, online, lectures, seminars, field
demonstrations, extension publications
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New knowledge, information, innovation and technological development from
chemigation research was communicated expeditiously through various channels
amongst agribusiness professionals, faculty and farmers based on the needs of the
community
2004 – 2005 - Instructor – Des Moines Area Community College - USA
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Physiology of Exercise and Sport
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Developed the course and taught juniors and graduating seniors
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Course participants were prepared to become sport and exercise trainers, nurses
and medical professionals
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Lectures and labs were conducted in human anatomy and physiology.
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All human body systems were discussed including, muscle, skeleton, nervous
system, blood, digestive system, skin, reproductive system, endocrine system, etc
1997 - 2005 – Teaching & Research Assistant - Iowa State University - USA
Teaching
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Actively taught Courses in Agronomy & Interdisciplinary programs:
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Agronomy 114: Fundamentals of Agronomy: plant production systems –
specifically crop plant anatomy, classification and identification, crop physiology,
climate, soils, soil water, tillage and seeding, plant breeding, seed and grain
quality, weed management, insect management, crop disease management, crop
harvesting and storage
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Agronomy 121: Renewable Resources – specifically agroecology and the impact
of crop production on the environment, earth biomes, forests, deserts, grasslands
and rangelands, wildlife and fisheries ecology, and wildfires
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Women’s Studies – specifically gender equality, women in international
development, women health and sexuality
Research
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Global Agricultural Programs
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Agricultural education training model - Ethiopia
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Weed Science/Agronomy – variable rate herbicide application
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Office of the Dean of Graduate College - administration
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Assistant Food Court Manager
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Biggest fundraiser - Iowa State University Foundation
1996 - Field Sales Manager - Amiran Kenya limited
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Floriculture (roses, summer cut flowers) in Kenya and Eastern Africa
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Dealt with Large scale and small scale flower enterprises
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Carried out field technical advisory services for flower production
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Farm Management
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Sales and marketing of Irrigation equipment - drip, overhead, fertigation, other
equipment
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Planting materials ( seeds and cultivars )
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Green houses ( Azrom), Polythene & Shade netting based on light intensities
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Fertilizers - both technical and field grades for fertigation and field use
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Agrochemicals - for drip application and spraying ( fungicides, Insecticides,
herbicides, preservatives, growth hormones, soil fumigants )
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Spraying equipment - Greenhouse & field sprayers
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Worked directly with small scale flower producers in production and marketing
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Coordinated export market business for flowers
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Extensive rural field travel for crop protection, Pest management and crop
production
1995 - Sales & Marketing Manager - Nova Chemicals
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Managed and supervised a larger national agrochemical sales team which
included a Technical Sales Manager, Sales Coordinator, Field Sales Executives
covering various Agricultural zones in Kenya and Eastern Africa
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Managed and supervised the Factory Manager and agrochemical production
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Managed all agrochemical production and formulations
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Conducted research trials, demonstrations, product launching and development,
safe pesticide use projects, promotion of our agrochemical formulations and
imported finished products
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Sales and marketing of agrochemicals in Kenya and East Africa
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Implemented the company's management strategies and sales plan
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Promoted short, medium & long-term company sales and marketing objectives
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Prepared sales projections and sales budgets
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Acquisitioned agrochemical finished products, technical and raw materials for
formulations from local and overseas suppliers
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Coordinated flower export market
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Extensive rural field travel for crop protection, pest management and crop
production
1994 - Sales Manager - Howse & McGeorge Limited
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Launched an Agrochemical Division in the company
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Marketed agrochemicals, animal health products, medicine, laboratory reagents,
chemicals & glassware, surveying & drawing equipment, scientific & medical
equipment
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Personally carried out research, promotion, development and sales to a wide
range of market which included farmers, schools, hospitals, agents, laboratories,
Industries, Research stations, Architects, Engineers
 Coordinated the launch of Agrochemical Division at the Headquarters and in the
National network of branches
 Extensive rural field travel for crop protection, pest management and crop
production
1992-94 - Sales Manager - Nova Chemicals
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Managed and supervised a national agrochemical field sales team
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Implemented the company's management strategies and sales plan
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Promoted short, medium & long-term company sales and marketing objectives
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Prepared sales projections and sales budgets
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Acquisitioned products locally and abroad
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Researched and did intensive field market evaluation on demand of
agrochemicals and recommended products accordingly
 Conducted research trials, demonstrations, product launching and development,
safe pesticide use projects, promotion of our agrochemical formulations and
imported finished products
 Extensive rural field travel for crop protection, pest management and crop
production
1989 - 92 - Area Sales Manager - Kenya Farmers Association
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Worked in various agricultural zones of Kenya
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Major Enterprises included - coffee, tea, rice, maize, wheat, beans, fruits,
flowers, pastures, pyrethrum, cotton, sisal, livestock
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2 years in Mt. Kenya zone - covering Meru, Embu, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua
Districts
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2 years in Nairobi zone - covering Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang'a, Machakos,
Kajiado, Kitui Districts & Coast Province
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6 months in the Rift Valley Province - Nakuru, Narok, Uasin-Gishu,
Trans-Nzoia, Districts
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Technical field advisory services in crop protection; pest control; safe use
projects; research; extension; farm management consultancy services; pesticide
trials; demonstrations & launching of pesticides; seminars; local & International
agricultural shows; and demonstrations in fields of production
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Coordinated sales and marketing activities between the corporations branches
and farmers
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Recruited distributors, trained them in marketing and handling of agrochemicals
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Coordinated business with cooperative societies, government departments,
Institutions, small scale or peasant farmers, and large scale farmers
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Over 2500 codes of items existed - agrochemicals, fertilizers, seeds, farm tools,
feeds
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Extensive rural field travel for crop protection, pest management and crop
production
1987 - 89 - Administrative Manager - Kenya Farmers Association
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Assistant to the Corporate Secretary
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Managed the Corporate Properties and Assets (Movable & Immovable)
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Corporate Housing, Corporate Headquarters, 56 Branches , Warehouse, Staff
Houses in all Branches & Headquarters, Leased property, Undeveloped property,
Furniture & Equipment, and a fleet of about 150 trucks with a Transport Officer
working under my office
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Managed service departments which included - Printing & Stationary, Dispatch,
Transport, Works
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Acquisitioned and maintained office equipment
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Handled Legal matters pertaining to Leases and other property matters
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Maintained Inventories of all Properties & Assets
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Assisted the Corporate Secretary in administrative duties
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Conducted Union membership recruitment
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Traveled extensively countrywide for membership recruitment
1985 - 87 - Warehouse Manager - Kenya Farmers Association
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Dealt with overseas and local manufacturers and suppliers
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Conducted quarterly stock checking, annual stock taking, reconciliation and
inventory maintenance
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Assured safety of merchandise both in the main warehouse and on transit
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Ensured safety against fire, pilferage, pests
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Raised claims to the Insurers when necessary
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Documentation and Stock Control
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Inter-branch transfers, Freight, Deliveries
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Ensured timely supplies to the 56 branches from the main warehouse
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Managed a fleet of the Corporate trailers, trucks, railway transportation, Public
and hired transportation
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Management and stock control of agrochemical and farm inputs in 14 stores, godowns and the main warehouse
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Managed and supervised a work force of 250 employees
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Managed and controlled over 2500 different codes of agrochemical products
 Performed administrative duties, supervision, staff appraisal reports and welfare
1984 - 85 - Management Trainee - Kenya Farmers Association
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A one year training program both in-house and by experts
 Was trained on the job in each department of the KFA Headquarters
 Departments included, Administration, Marketing, Cereals and Produce,
Shipping Office, Travel Bureau, Finance, Supplies & Stock Control, Branch
Administration, Warehouse
 Traveled extensively to the union’s branch network in Kenya to study operations
1983 - 84 - Teacher – Nakuru High School – Kenya
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Taught Biology grades 13 & 14 (Advanced level or Pre-University)
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Taught Biology & Chemistry grades 11 & 12 (Secondary Level)
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Prepared graduating seniors (grades 12 & 14) for the rigorous and highly
competitive East African Examinations
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Was Sponsor/Patron of Nakuru High School Wildlife Club
MEMBERSHIPS
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
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American Society of Agronomy
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Weed Science Society of America
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Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
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American Association for Agricultural Education
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President - African Students Association - Iowa State University
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President - Kenya Students Association - Iowa State University
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Agricultural Society of Kenya
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Kenya Rice Researchers Forum
REFERENCES
Prof. Esther Kahangi
RPE, JKUAT
PO Box 62000, Nairobi, Kenya
Estherkahangi@yahoo.com
Monty Teeter – President/CEO
Teeter Irrigation Incorporation
125 N Frontage Road
Johnson, KS 67855, USA
mteeter@pld.com
Dr. Robert Martin – Professor and Department Head
Curtis Hall, Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011, USA
drmartin@iastate.edu
Dr. Russ Mullen - Professor of Agronomy
Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011, USA
remullen@iastate.edu
Dr. Mark Gleason – Professor of Plant Pathology
Bessy Hall, Iowa State University
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Ames, IA 50011, USA
mgleason@iastate.edu
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