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Carbon InitiativesCarbon Development Specialist
Jan. 2023Lead technical operations for nature-based carbon sequestration projects across diverse ecological landscapes, overseeing the full project lifecycle from conception to issuance of verified carbon credits. This includes developing REDD+ initiatives in forest, savanna, and wetland ecosystems aligned with VCS, Gold Standard, and jurisdictional REDD+ methodologies. I design comprehensive Project Design Documents, establish carbon stocking levels through integrated remote sensing and field-based sampling, and verification systems in collaboration with accredited third-party verifiers. Additionally, I develop financial models to evaluate project feasibility, carbon revenue potential, and long-term sustainability within both voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
Kenya Wildlife ServiceProgram Manager, Biodiversity and Conservation
Jul. 2021 - Jul. 2025KenyaLed multidisciplinary team of 17 technical officers managing 24 conservation and climate resilience projects valued at ~USD 100 million across Kenya. Specialized in integrating nature-based solutions including ecological carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable community development into national policy frameworks. Portfolio encompasses large-scale forestry restoration, wildlife conservation, watershed management, REDD+ development, and ecosystem-based climate strategies, delivering measurable environmental and socio-economic outcomes at landscape scale.
• Carbon Strategy & REDD+ Leadership: Served as the technical lead for major REDD+ initiatives including Chyulu Hills and Mount Kenya–Aberdare ecosystem projects. Oversaw MRV systems, project design documents, and carbon credit validation with Verra and national stakeholders.
• Jurisdictional Carbon Policy: Technical lead with Ministry of Environment and Forestry advising on climate standards under LEAF Coalition jurisdictional REDD+ framework, ensuring alignment with global best practices and Kenya's NDC targets.
• Project Design & Feasibility: Directed feasibility studies and project design for key terrestrial and coastal ecosystems including Marsabit Forest, Ruma National Park, Mt. Elgon, Kakamega Forest, and mangrove ecosystems in Watamu and Kiunga.
• Strategic Planning: Led national strategy development to achieve 30% tree cover by 2032. Contributed to carbon offset planning and ecological restoration frameworks.
• Protected Areas Development: Led technical design of Kenya Parks Project phase III covering five terrestrial and one marine protected area, focusing on biodiversity conservation, carbon co-benefits, and community engagement.
• Climate Policy & Capacity Building: Spearheaded drafting the national climate change strategy for Kenya Wildlife Service, integrating ecosystem services, nature-based solutions, and institutional resilience planning.
Kenya Wildlife ServiceSr Natural Resouces Specialist | Project Coordinator French Development Agency
Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2021Nairobi County, KenyaDirected an €11.2 million biodiversity and climate resilience programme in the Marsabit Ecosystem, coordinating 200 multi-agency officers across Northern Kenya. The programme supported ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable resource use, directly benefiting over 100,000 people. • Forest Restoration & Carbon Finance: Restored 200 hectares of degraded forest using indigenous species. Co-developed a REDD+ Project Design Document with Conservation International under the Verified Carbon Standard to generate sustainable financing via carbon credits. Conducted biodiversity assessments to establish a baseline for natural capital accounting. • Policy Influence: Led Kenya Wildlife Service's development of Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations 2024, driving national consultations and aligning policy with the Climate Change Act 2016. Contributed to regulatory development for the Wildlife Management and Conservation Act 2013. • Strategic Planning: Designed an ecosystem management plan for the Mt. Kenya–Marsabit corridor, linking forest conservation with energy, water, and grazing strategies. Introduced a landscape-scale conservation framework integrating ecological restoration, climate resilience, and livelihoods. • Wildlife Conservation & Community Engagement: Reduced human-wildlife conflict by 90% through a 42 km solar-powered fence. Established three community conservancies and Water Resource User Associations. Mobilised over 300 farmers in planned grazing systems. • Water Security & Climate Adaptation: Built four medium-sized dams and household rainwater harvesting systems, storing over 100 million litres annually and reducing water access time by 90%. Impact: Established Marsabit as a model for ecosystem-based conservation, linking nature-based solutions with climate action and community development.
Kenya Wildlife ServiceNatural Resouces Specialist |Project Operations Manager (IFAD/GEF)
Jul. 2008 - Aug. 2012Mt Kenya National ParkLed implementation of a $4.7 million Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded initiative to reduce poverty, enhance ecosystem resilience, and promote sustainable natural resource use in Mount Kenya and Aberdares. Oversaw 200 multi-agency officers delivering integrated conservation, community resilience, and sustainable livelihoods for over 300,000 people.
• Leadership & Impact
Directed multi-sectoral natural resource management across both ecosystems, optimizing ecological services and achieving sustainable resource use.
• Strategic Planning & Ecosystem Management
Developed a comprehensive ecosystem management plan, institutionalized participatory forest management with 4 forest and sub-catchment management plans, and created decision-support tools for water basin management, including 3 sub-catchment plans in Meru zone.
• Human-Wildlife Conflict & Forest Restoration
Achieved 90% reduction in human-wildlife conflict through 86 km of solar-powered barrier fencing. Restored 1,965 hectares of degraded forest and established 633 hectares of new plantations, significantly expanding forest cover.
• Biodiversity Conservation & Carbon Finance
Led biodiversity assessments across wet and dry seasons for primary taxa in Mount Kenya forest, creating a baseline for natural capital accounting. Developed a carbon sequestration simulation model to forecast forest maturation and carbon storage, cutting research costs and preparing communities for carbon market participation.
• Community Engagement & Livelihoods
Used participatory rural appraisal and OCTAGON tools to map community dynamics. Supported local income-generating activities through training and capital investment.
• Key Result: Demonstrated an integrated landscape-scale model linking biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and poverty reduction, positioning Mt. Kenya as a national flagship for sustainable resource management.
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