DANIEL KIRAGU

Supported farmers with digital registration using ODK and KIAMIS and trained farmer groups in coffee nursery establishment, pruning, pest and disease management, and soil fertility practices. Helped link farmers to service providers and markets to strengthen the coffee value chain and improve farm profitability.

Managed farm operations across crops, livestock, nurseries, and rentals while introducing training on irrigation and in-house seedling propagation to reduce production costs. Increased team productivity through contractual task-based work and expanded income streams by diversifying into short-term crops.

Developed 30+ fundable proposals for farmer groups, including coffee value chain projects, and trained farmers on animal production and farming as a business. Managed procurement, financial, and grievance records while mobilizing communities and disseminating agricultural information.

Facilitated farmer trainings on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for coffee and horticultural crops and promoted conservation agriculture and value addition activities. Coordinated agricultural fairs and farmer field schools and oversaw community nurseries for coffee and tree seedlings.

Taught Agriculture (Forms 1–4) and Mathematics (Form 2), supporting student learning through structured instruction and mentorship. Provided support to Christian Union activities and mentored students in school life.

Earned a BSc in Horticulture with IT from Maseno University (2012–2016).

Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kimunyu Secondary School from 2008 to 2011.

Completed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Karangi Primary School from 1999 to 2007.