Joseph Mburu Njoroge
Nairobi
Summary
Agriculture and pesticides specialist with 15+ years’ experience in crop protection, farmer training, and agrochemical consultancy. Certified ISO 9000 lead auditor and PIP trainer, skilled in improving farm productivity, ensuring food safety, and guiding farmers on best practices. Passionate about sustainable agriculture and empowering growers to succeed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Eco Harmony East Africa Ltd.
09.2012 - Current
- Pesticides registration consultancy
- Farmer training on good agricultural practices
Dipchem East Africa Ltd
Nairobi
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Sourcing of agrochemicals and establishing cooperation with overseas suppliers.
- Registration of pesticides in Kenya
- Marketing of registered products
Pesticides and Agricultural Resource Centre
Nairobi
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Preparation of training and demonstration materials on Integrated Pest Management.
- Studying and summarizing pesticides related information for their registration in Kenya.
Osho chemical industries
Nairobi
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Promotion of the company's agrochemical products and training of farmers on the safe use and handling of pesticides.
- Worked in collaboration with regional technical staff to ensure satisfaction of farmers and distributors with Osho chemical's products.
Pesticides and Agricultural Resource Centre
Nairobi
07.2004 - 04.2005
- Participated in carrying out a survey on pesticide use among Kenya Horticultural Exporters' out-growers in Thika and South Kinangop areas
- Gained knowledge about the EUREPGAP requirements, growing and handling of French beans, snow peas, passion fruits, mangoes, okra, chilies and avocados in relation to advising farmers.
- Farmer training on good agricultural practices.
Wamu investments Limited
Nairobi
10.2004 - 02.2005
- Development of production schedules for company and out grower farms.
- Routine scouting for pests and subsequent recommendation for control measures.
- Setting up and ensuring maintenance of a traceability system
- Farmer training on good agricultural practices
Education
Msc. - Crop Protection
University of Nairobi
01.2026
Bsc. - Horticulture
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
01.2008
Diploma - Horticulture
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
01.2004
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Auditing expertise
- Training and development
- Pest control strategies
- Agricultural consulting
Accomplishments
- Lead auditor Certificate in Quality Management Systems, ISO 9000 Series
- Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) Certificate for training experts
- Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) Certificate of training in crop protection, safe use of pesticides and European regulation on pesticides and food safety.
- Agrochemicals Association of Kenya Certificate of achievement in training in the safe and effective use of pesticides.
- Pesticides Initiative Programme certificate of Pack-house managers training in HACCP.
- An award for government sponsored scholarship to study BSc. in Horticulture.
References
- Mr. Moses Kaagu, Farmfix Africa Co. Ltd, P.O. Box 378-00521, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00521, Kenya, 0724295292
- Dr. John Wesonga, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O Box 62,000-00200, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya, 0151 - 52711
- Ms. Catherine Wangu, Osho Chemical Industries, P.O.BOX 49918-00100, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya, 020-532939
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Photography
Timeline
Eco Harmony East Africa Ltd.
09.2012 - Current
Dipchem East Africa Ltd
07.2009 - 08.2012
Pesticides and Agricultural Resource Centre
09.2008 - 03.2009
Osho chemical industries
05.2006 - 08.2006
Wamu investments Limited
10.2004 - 02.2005
Pesticides and Agricultural Resource Centre
07.2004 - 04.2005
Msc. - Crop Protection
University of Nairobi
Bsc. - Horticulture
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Diploma - Horticulture
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology