About

I am a digital innovator and data governance specialist with over 12 years of experience across strategic areas including digitalization in agriculture and education, product innovation management, and international development project delivery.

I have worked for CABI since 2017. I currently lead the Digital Development work across Africa, working to drive the use of digital technologies for social impact and the adoption of technology in the agriculture sector. I have deployed CABI digital innovations such as early warning systems and digital tools that support decision-making in crop production and plant health.

Through the FAIR Data Process Framework, tools and resources, I am helping development partners, and public and private organizations across different sectors to realize the value of their data through responsible data stewardship. I have delivered numerous high-profile data access projects and contributed to developing data management strategies and policies for better data governance in several projects for India, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Malawi.

Before CABI, I held various leadership roles in the private sector. I notably led market research and innovative product development such as the Digital Learning Service and M-Farmer Platform which connects smallholder farmers to actionable advice that supports them in their agricultural activities and sustainable farming practices.

I hold a BSc. in Telecommunications Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Makerere University and the University of South Wales respectively.