About Edna Andeyo Abasi
Agrifood Systems, Climate & Green Growth Strategist
Who Is Edna Andeyo Abasi?
Edna Andeyo Abasi is a Green and Climate Smart Expert, Senior Agriculture and Food Security Advisor and Curriculum Development Consultant. Edna Abasi brings over 10 years of experience advancing climate-smart agriculture, sustainable food systems, green agribusiness and food security. Her work spans academia, development organizations and the private sector, combining technical expertise with practical programme design and implementation to build resilient agricultural systems and sustainable enterprises. Edna currently serves as an Expert supporting the Green Finance for Youth Employment Programme (IFAD-AGRA-PES), Senior Food Security Programme Advisor to the East African Children's Fund and Curriculum development Consultant with Private Equity Support. She is pursuing a PhD in Agronomy, with research focused on AI-driven crop yield prediction, soil quality and climate adaptation. She brings extensive experience supporting programmes funded and implemented by leading development partners, including IFAD, AGRA, USAID and KOICA, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security and climate-resilient development across Africa.
Qualifications & Expertise
Current Roles
Green and Climate Smart Agriculture Expert for GFYE Programme (IFAD/AGRA); Senior Advisor for EACF; Consultant for Private Equity Support.
Education
Pursuing PhD in Agronomy (AI-driven crop yield prediction and climate adaptation).
Global Impact
Extensive experience supporting IFAD, AGRA, USAID, and KOICA programmes across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sustainable agriculture is not just a profession — it is a calling. Every seed planted in informed soil is a promise kept to the next generation.— Edna Andeyo Abasi
Purpose-Driven
Every project I take on must create tangible, lasting impact for communities and ecosystems.
Community First
Farmers, youth, and women are at the centre of every solution I design.
African Leadership
I believe Africa's agricultural challenges require African expertise, African data, and African solutions.
Professional Experience
Green & Climate-Smart Expert
Jan 2026 – PresentGreen Finance for Youth Employment (GFYE) Project | IFAD-AGRA-Private Equity Support (PES)
- Provide technical expertise to ensure integration of climate-smart, environmentally sustainable and low-emission practices into youth-led on-farm and off-farm enterprises supported under the GFYE/RK-FINFA project.
- Provide technical guidance on climate-smart agriculture and green value chain practices.
- Integrate climate adaptation, mitigation and environmental sustainability into PES-led project activities.
- Support development and delivery of capacity-building and training materials on climate-smart practices.
- Promote sustainable soil, water and natural resource management approaches.
- Support compliance with environmental and climate safeguards.
- Ensure gender-responsive and inclusive implementation of climate-smart interventions.
- Support demonstration activities and documentation of best practices.
Curriculum Review, Development & Implementation Consultant
2025 – PresentIFAD-AGRA-Private Equity Support (PES)
- Development, management and implementation of curriculum content for respective PES projects, including Rural Kenya Financial Inclusion Facility (AGRA RK-FINFA) and Green Finance for Youth Employment (AGRA GFYE).
- Conduct diagnostic reviews and capacity assessments of various SMEs; develop curriculum needs diagnostic reports.
- Co-design curriculum outlines and implementation support plans in close collaboration with PES team members and project consultants.
- Develop capacity-building plans including pedagogy and methodology for various curriculums through workbooks, templates, case studies, guides, and checklists for the PES Academy online platform.
- Review and update curriculums incorporating feedback from pilot roll-outs and scheduling new content.
- Assist in incorporating the green lens (climate adaptation and mitigation measures) and agronomic perspectives for agriculture value chain projects.
- Design, review and implement curriculum on green investment practices for youth-owned and youth-employing Agro-MSMEs.
- Draft and submit monthly reports, including end-of-cohort reports tracking curriculum effectiveness.
Senior Agriculture and Food Security Advisor
2022 – PresentFood Security Programme | East African Children's Fund (EACF)
- Lead technical planning and oversight of climate-smart agriculture programmes across multiple farm sites.
- Conduct comprehensive farm assessments and develop crop production plans to improve productivity and sustainability.
- Provide technical advisory services on soil fertility, irrigation, integrated pest management, post-harvest handling, and sustainable farming systems.
- Supervise farm managers and provide continuous mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance.
- Develop technical reports, donor documentation, monitoring reports, and programme recommendations.
- Support agricultural input planning, procurement, budgeting, and quality assurance.
- Design and deliver training programmes for farm staff, schools, women's groups, and community organizations.
- Contribute technical content for donor proposals, grant applications, and programme documentation.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Programs Manager
2024 – April 2026Fortuana Harvesters Company
- Develop and implement agricultural policies and strategies for sustainable crop production across multiple farm sites.
- Coordinate planning and evaluation of agricultural projects focusing on soil fertility and irrigation management.
- Provide technical guidance to agricultural staff and farm workers on modern agricultural practices.
- Promote mechanization and climate-smart agriculture approaches.
- Monitor production trends and ensure compliance with agricultural regulations.
- Conducted farmer capacity-building programs on sustainable farming practices.
Climate-Smart Agriculture & Extension Consultant
March 2024World Vision Kenya / Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) / Isiolo County Government | Isiolo Women Economic Empowerment Project (IWEEP)
- Trained women farmers on fruit orchard management, vegetable production, organic farming, kitchen gardening and integrated farming systems.
- Promoted soil fertility improvement and sustainable resource use.
- Conducted field demonstrations and farmer field schools on sustainable production practices.
- Mentored lead farmers and community facilitators to cascade knowledge.
- Facilitated community dialogue on inclusive and sustainable food systems.
- Promoted climate-resilient cropping systems and diversified farming enterprises.
- Supported farmers to adopt adaptive practices such as mulching, crop rotation, and agroecology.
Part-Time Lecturer
2021 – 2025Department of Dryland and Natural Resources, Tharaka University
- Supervised student projects on sustainable dryland farming and soil management.
- Developed and reviewed departmental curricula aligned with national agricultural goals.
- Partnered with institutions for collaborative research and student fieldwork.
- Trained students on agribusiness, crop production, and modern farming techniques.
- Coordinated agricultural education and extension programs in the Department of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Part-Time Lecturer
September 2023 – December 2024Department of Agriculture, Meru University of Science and Technology
- Delivered lectures and practical lessons in dryland agriculture and crop production.
- Supervised student research and farm-based assignments.
- Contributed to curriculum development and climate-smart education.
- Mentored students in research methodology and data interpretation.
Agricultural Extension Coordinator
May 2021 – December 2022Tharaka University Farm
- Oversaw agricultural demonstrations and farmer training.
- Promoted irrigation, soil fertility, and water management.
- Developed orchard and irrigation systems for dryland productivity.
- Documented best practices for student and farmer use.
Head of Guidance and Counseling / Agriculture Teacher
January 2015 – March 2021Teachers Service Commission
- Implemented agricultural education and supervised student projects.
- Managed departmental resources and ensured academic compliance.
- Led guidance and counseling initiatives supporting career development.
Extension Officer
May – August 2014Quest Agriculture Limited (Meru) | USAID-Feed the Future Project
- Data collection and management.
- Training of farmers in the field.
- Recruitment and registration of new farmers.
- Monitoring of ongoing farming projects.
- Farm enterprise management and marketing.
Academic Background
PhD in Agronomy
Tharaka University
2022 – Current — Grant by IAS-Kenya
Master of Science (MSc) in Agronomy
Kenyatta University
2017 – 2019 — Funded by RUFORUM Grant
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural Education & Extension
Chuka University
2010 – 2014 — First Class Honors
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Limuru Girls' School
2005 – 2008
Skills & Competencies
Core Competencies
- Climate-Smart & Sustainable Farming Systems
- Agricultural Extension & Capacity Building
- Agricultural Policy Development & Implementation
- Project Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
- Soil & Water Conservation Management
- Value Chain Development & Agribusiness Promotion
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
Technical Skills
- Process-Based Modelling & Simulation (APSIM)
- Data Analysis (R, SAS, SPSS, Python, Excel, MATLAB)
- Irrigation & Soil Fertility Management
- Pest & Disease Control Strategies
- Agricultural Research Design & Academic Publishing
- ICT Tools for Agricultural Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation of Agricultural Programs
Soft Skills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Policy Advisory & Strategic Planning
- Communication & Knowledge Transfer
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Training & Mentorship
- Report Writing & Presentation
- Collaboration & Negotiation Skills
Certifications & Memberships
Research & Grants
Conferences, Seminars & Workshops
Export Compliance & Sustainable Management of False Codling Moth
Financial Institutions In-person training. Designed curriculum for the training.
African Universities Agenda 2063
Agricultural Development
Professional References
Prof. Levi Musalia
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning & Development)
Tharaka University
Prof. Maina Mwangi
Senior Lecturer & Director, Research Support and Dissemination
Kenyatta University
Prof. Moses Muraya
Senior Lecturer & Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies
Chuka University
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