Prof. Julius Ochuodho
Director, Resource Mobilization and Strategic Initiatives University of Eldoret
View ProfileTAGDev 2.0 · Our team
The people behind the programme.
Programme leadership, the work packages team and the secretariat delivering TAGDev 2.0 at the University of Eldoret.
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Programme Leadership
Setting direction for TAGDev 2.0 at the University of Eldoret.
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Work Packages Team
Leading the programme’s work packages day to day.
Dr. Javan Were
Plant Pathologist & Biometrician, University Of Eldoret
WP2 · ASEC Work Package 2
View ProfileDr. Heka Kamau
Food & Nutrition Scientist, University of Eldoret
WP1 · ASEC Work Package 1
View ProfileDr. Ruth Njoroge
Lead, ASEC Work Package 3, TAGDev 2.0
WP3 · ASEC Work Package 3
View ProfileDr. Kenneth Odhiambo
Lead, ASEC Work Package 5, TAGDev 2.0
WP5 · ASEC Work Package 5
View ProfileDr. George Ariya
Head, Business Development Services TAGDev 2.0 Agri-Food Incubation and Mentorship (AIM) Hub
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Secretariat
Coordinating operations, communication and administration.
Mr. Kipkogei Chemitei
Associate Program Officer, TAGDev 2.0
View ProfileMs. Branice Nafula Mutali
Communication and Creative Officer for TAGDev 2.0 at the University of Eldoret
View ProfileMrs. Mary Obiero Kinyua
Gender, Wellness and Careers Officer at TAGDev 2.0, University of Eldoret
View ProfileMr. Eric Otieno
Entrepreneurship and Business Development officer, TAGDev 2.0, University of Eldoret
View ProfileMs. Jackline Khatete
Finance Officer, TAGDev 2.0
View ProfileMr. Emmanuel Nabwana Shikuku
ICT Officer, TAGDev 2.0
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Meet the scholars this team supports.
Work Packages Team
Dr. Javan Were
Plant Pathologist & Biometrician, University Of Eldoret
WP2 · ASEC Work Package 2
TAGDev 2.0 · University of Eldoret
Biography
Dr. Javan Were is a distinguished scholar and development practitioner at the University of Eldoret, actively involved in research, teaching, and community engagement. He plays a leading role in the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) initiative, where he coordinates ASEC Work Package 2, focusing on Research for Development and Diversification of Dairy Value Chain. His work supports agricultural value chains, seed systems and the empowerment of youth through applied research and innovation. Dr. Were is passionate about bridging academia and practice to drive sustainable rural development across Africa.