CEO, Eastern Africa Farmers Federation

Stephen has been working in the Agriculture sector for the last 20 years. He is the CEO of Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) which is a regional network of 23 national farmer unions, federations and apex co-operatives in 10 countries covering EAC, Horn of Africa and DRC and with over 20million members. EAFFs mandate is to represent, advocate, lobby, build capacity and provide information to farmers of Eastern Africa with the view of building cohesion and realizing prosperity of her members. EAFF executes its mandate through organization of farmers.

Previously Stephen worked with leading Horticulture export companies in Kenya in senior management as a Company Agronomist, Farms General Manager & as an Outgrowers Manager, he currently also serves in other capacities including as a Board member of RUFORUM and as a member of the Steering Committee on East Africa Climate Smart Agriculture with FAO.