EDUCATION BACKGROUND
BSC. SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION WITH
IT.
MASENO UNIVERSITY
09/2014 - 09/2019, KISUMU
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY
EDUCATION
HENI HIGHSCHOOL
05/2012 - 09/2013, NYANDARUA
GRADE B+
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY
EDUCATION
ST. PATRICIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01/2006 - 09/2008, RONGO
MARKS 340
Professional Summary
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented graduate of Soil Science and Plant
Nutrition with a strong foundation in Information Technology from Maseno
University. I posses a unique blend of agricultural expertise and digital
proficiency, enabling innovative approaches to sustainable land
management, crop productivity, and data-driven agricultural solutions. I am
passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges in soil
health, precision farming, and plant nutrition. Eager to contribute to
multidisciplinary teams and agricultural development initiatives that promote
food security and environmental sustainability.
Break down of technical abilities as a soil scientist.
The course of study focused on the main areas affecting crop
production, covering:
• Agricultural-based Soil Science
• Soil Chemistry:I am conversant with both organic and inorganic
chemistry and they play vital roles in understanding soil
composition, chemical processes, and overall soil health. Organic
chemistry focuses on the carbon-based compounds like humus
, and organic matter, which contribute to soil structure, nutrient
cycling, and water retention. Inorganic chemistry, on the other
hand, examines the non-carbon-based compounds, including
minerals and their interactions, which influence soil properties
like pH, nutrient availability, and cation exchange capacity.
• Plant biochemistry and nutrition : I am comfortable bridging
the gap between the soil's physical and chemical properties and
the health and productivity of plants. This knowledge helps
determine how nutrients are made available to plants, how they
are used by plants, and how plant growth impacts soil health.
• Weed science and entomology: I have knowledge crucial to
understanding the overall health and productivity of agricultural
systems, which in turn affects soil science. By understanding the
roles of weeds and insects, and developing effective
management strategies, it is possible to improve soil health and
promote sustainable agricultural practices.
• Soil water engineering: I rely on information that builds upon
the knowledge and principles of soil science by applying
engineering solutions to manage and protect these valuable
resources. It's an interdisciplinary field that uses engineering
principles to address challenges related to water and soil, such
as water supply, quality, and erosion control.
• Soil management: It involves understanding the principles of
soil science to implement effective strategies for various
purposes, including sustainable agriculture and environmental
conservation. These practices aim to enhance soil's physical,
chemical, and biological properties, ultimately supporting healthy
plant growth and a balanced ecosystem.
• Financial aspect of soil science
• Micro and Macroeconomics:whereby I involve
microeconomics to provide a granular perspective on individual
decisions related to soil, while macroeconomics offers a broader
view of the economic consequences of soil health and
management on the economy as a whole.
• Statistics : This has a significant financial aspect, as it's used to
understand and quantify the economic consequences of soil
health and its degradation. Soil science data, analyzed through
statistical methods, helps determine the costs of soil pollution,
productivity losses, and the financial implications of land
BSC. SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION WITH
IT.
MASENO UNIVERSITY
09/2014 - 09/2019, KISUMU
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY
EDUCATION
HENI HIGHSCHOOL
05/2012 - 09/2013, NYANDARUA
GRADE B+
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY
EDUCATION
ST. PATRICIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01/2006 - 09/2008, RONGO
MARKS 340
Professional Summary
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented graduate of Soil Science and Plant
Nutrition with a strong foundation in Information Technology from Maseno
University. I posses a unique blend of agricultural expertise and digital
proficiency, enabling innovative approaches to sustainable land
management, crop productivity, and data-driven agricultural solutions. I am
passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges in soil
health, precision farming, and plant nutrition. Eager to contribute to
multidisciplinary teams and agricultural development initiatives that promote
food security and environmental sustainability.
Break down of technical abilities as a soil scientist.
The course of study focused on the main areas affecting crop
production, covering:
• Agricultural-based Soil Science
• Soil Chemistry:I am conversant with both organic and inorganic
chemistry and they play vital roles in understanding soil
composition, chemical processes, and overall soil health. Organic
chemistry focuses on the carbon-based compounds like humus
, and organic matter, which contribute to soil structure, nutrient
cycling, and water retention. Inorganic chemistry, on the other
hand, examines the non-carbon-based compounds, including
minerals and their interactions, which influence soil properties
like pH, nutrient availability, and cation exchange capacity.
• Plant biochemistry and nutrition : I am comfortable bridging
the gap between the soil's physical and chemical properties and
the health and productivity of plants. This knowledge helps
determine how nutrients are made available to plants, how they
are used by plants, and how plant growth impacts soil health.
• Weed science and entomology: I have knowledge crucial to
understanding the overall health and productivity of agricultural
systems, which in turn affects soil science. By understanding the
roles of weeds and insects, and developing effective
management strategies, it is possible to improve soil health and
promote sustainable agricultural practices.
• Soil water engineering: I rely on information that builds upon
the knowledge and principles of soil science by applying
engineering solutions to manage and protect these valuable
resources. It's an interdisciplinary field that uses engineering
principles to address challenges related to water and soil, such
as water supply, quality, and erosion control.
• Soil management: It involves understanding the principles of
soil science to implement effective strategies for various
purposes, including sustainable agriculture and environmental
conservation. These practices aim to enhance soil's physical,
chemical, and biological properties, ultimately supporting healthy
plant growth and a balanced ecosystem.
• Financial aspect of soil science
• Micro and Macroeconomics:whereby I involve
microeconomics to provide a granular perspective on individual
decisions related to soil, while macroeconomics offers a broader
view of the economic consequences of soil health and
management on the economy as a whole.
• Statistics : This has a significant financial aspect, as it's used to
understand and quantify the economic consequences of soil
health and its degradation. Soil science data, analyzed through
statistical methods, helps determine the costs of soil pollution,
productivity losses, and the financial implications of land
