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Kevin Ouda

@kevinouda

Agronomist and soil scientist driving climate-smart, GIS-enabled, sustainable agriculture that improves productivity and rural livelihoods.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for climate-resilient agriculture roles where I can combine soil science, GIS-enabled precision farming, and agroforestry with Agritech and blockchain-enabled traceability—strengthening sustainable supply chains while empowering rural communities through innovation and policy advocacy.

I’m an agronomist and soil scientist with a strong passion for sustainable agriculture and rural development. I focus on climate-smart agriculture, precision farming, agroforestry, and environmental stewardship—turning research and field evidence into practical outcomes.

As a Credit Officer Intern at Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), I supported smallholder farmers in acquiring affordable farm credits, increasing agricultural productivity by 20–40%. I also helped bridge gaps for marginalized farmers, improving loan access by 15–30% through officer-mediated collateral flexibility, and I developed soil-indexed collateral strategies for 100+ farmers, boosting credit access by 25%.

At KALRO, I collected and processed 200+ soil samples across research sites using FAO soil description protocols, maintaining 95% accuracy in labeling and documentation. I conducted physicochemical analysis (pH, Organic Carbon, N-P-K via spectrophotometry), supported biochar and NPK field trials, and contributed to a 15% yield improvement report; I also compiled and validated 300+ datasets using CSPro and Excel to accelerate analysis.

Through my agronomy and capacity-building work, I’ve helped scale adoption of climate-resilient practices: I trained 300+ farmers on Viazi Power Seed Technology (with 30% pesticide reduction goals), supported partnerships with cooperatives, and contributed to eco-friendly seed treatment adoption across 1,000+ farmers—boosting yields by 50% and reducing pesticide use by 30%. I bring a research-driven, technology-aware approach, with a keen interest in Agritech and blockchain-enabled traceability to strengthen sustainable supply chains.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Credit Officer Intern

Current

Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Supported smallholder farmers in accessing affordable farm credits, increasing agricultural productivity by 20–40% and improving loan access by 15–30% through collateral flexibility. Developed soil-indexed collateral strategies for 100+ farmers and used GIS land productivity layers to reduce default risk by 10%.

Credit Risk Assessment Soil Indexed Collateral

Soil Scientist Intern

KALRO

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Collected 200+ soil samples across 8 sites using FAO protocols with 95% labeling/data accuracy, and processed 80+ samples for physicochemical analysis to achieve 100% SOP and lab ISO compliance. Supported 5 biochar and fertilizer efficacy field trials and improved adoption of soil health testing tools by 15% in target cooperatives.

FAO Soil Description Protocols Spectrophotometry PH And Nutrient Testing (N P K)Biochar Field Trials Data Management (CSPro Excel)Soil Health Demonstrations Soil Degradation Mitigation

Field Agronomist Volunteer

Lachlan Kenya Limited

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Trained 300+ smallholder farmers on Viazi Power Seed Technology, supporting ~30% pesticide reduction and yield optimization. Achieved 85% adoption of potato seed treatments and contributed to 50%+ average yield increases in pilot farms while gathering soil/performance data from 50+ farms to refine highland conditions.

Viazi Power Seed Technology Pest And Pesticide Reduction Yield Optimization Farmer Adoption Enablement Cooperative Capacity Building Seed Treatment Recommendations

Supervisor

Benoa Auto Spares And Garage

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated end-to-end repair operations for 15+ county government vehicles per month, ensuring 100% SLA compliance and uninterrupted communication with key officials. Maintained 100% on-time, accurate VAT/WHT filings and managed workshop/procurement documentation to support audit readiness.

Repair Coordination SLA Job Cards And LPO Management Procurement Support Parts Sales Supervision

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KARI

May 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)

Provided technical advice to 100+ farmers, contributing to a 25% yield increase, and participated in a 1,200-hectare GIS soil survey to zone nitrogen-fixing tree areas. Collected 100+ soil samples using FAO protocols, processed samples for spectrophotometric analysis with 100% SOP/lab ISO compliance, and documented SOPs for lab equipment coding.

Farmer Technical Advisory FAO Soil Description Protocols Spectrophotometry Soil Sample Processing Nitrogen Fixing Tree Zoning SOP Development Intercropping Field Trials Soil Lab Data Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Soil Science (Agriculture)

2011 - 2018

Activities and societies: Thesis: “Soil Carbon Stocks Under Agroforestry vs. Monocropping in Western Kenya”. Relevant coursework: Agroecology, Soil Chemistry, GIS for Agriculture.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a Soil Science major. Completed a thesis on soil carbon stocks under agroforestry versus monocropping in Western Kenya.