Prof. Julius Ochuodho
Director, Resource Mobilization and Strategic Initiatives University of Eldoret
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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.
Programme Leadership
Prof. Julius Ochuodho
Director, Resource Mobilization and Strategic Initiatives University of Eldoret
TAGDev 2.0 · University of Eldoret
Biography
Prof. Ochuodho is a seasoned academic and researcher in Seed Science and Plant Pathology with over four decades of experience. He holds a PhD in Plant Science (University of KwaZulu Natal), MSc and BSc in Agriculture (University of Nairobi), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Seed Pathology (Denmark).His career began at the Ministry of Agriculture in 1981, where he rose to Acting Director of the National Seed Quality Control Services (NSQCS), leading innovations in seed certification and research. He joined Moi University in 1997 and later the University of Eldoret, where he served as Dean, School of Agriculture and Biotechnology.He has supervised over 60 postgraduate students, published 70+ journal articles, and led major research collaborations such as RUFORUM CARP and SCIFSA, mobilizing over €3 million in funding. Currently, he directs the Resource Mobilization and Strategic Initiatives office, leads outreach at the University’s Innovation Center, and coordinates the ENABLE Youth Kenya Project and TAGDev 2.0 Program.