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TITUS K. — Mid-Level Agricultural Quality Assurance Officer from Kenya

TITUS K.

Mid-Level Agricultural Quality Assurance Officer

Kenya 3-6 years
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Titus C. is an Agricultural Economics graduate with significant hands-on experience in Kenya’s agriculture and agrochemical sectors. As a Quality Assurance Officer at Kentegra Pyrethrum Company Ltd, he led quality improvement initiatives in the North Rift region, overseeing field inspections, enforcing compliance with Good Agricultural Practices, and training more than 1,000 farmers to boost production quality and traceability. Previously, as a Field Sales Agronomist at Agrosolutions Ltd and Territory Manager at Twiga Chemicals Limited, he was responsible for product sales, agronomic field advisory, and market development, driving substantial commercial growth and supporting extensive farmer training programs. Titus’s roles encompassed project management, field data analysis, and value chain development across agrochemical, agriculture, and NGO domains, supporting sustainable practices and effective farmer engagement to enhance efficiency and market outcomes.

Experience

  • Quality Assurance Officer

    Kentegra Pyrethrum Company Ltd · 2023 — 2025
    Oversaw regular farm visits to review crop growth, field hygiene, and plant health while monitoring pest, disease, and weed control practices. Provided technical guidance on land preparation, fertilization, safe agrochemical use, and sustainable farming. Supervised harvesting activities to ensure correct flower maturity and minimize post-harvest damage. Managed monitoring of drying methods, moisture level checks, and storage recommendations. Conducted grading of flowers at collection centers, maintaining traceability records and enforcing company and regulatory quality standards. Delivered farmer training sessions on Good Agricultural Practices, harvesting, drying techniques, and post-harvest handling, alongside maintaining data on yields, quality, and farmer practices. Identified problems affecting produce quality and provided technical solutions.
  • Field Sales Agronomist

    Agrosolutions Ltd · 2019 — 2023
    Led development and marketing of both new and existing agrochemical products targeting small-scale holders through demonstrations, distributor engagement, and farmer training. Formulated and executed marketing strategies, organized promotional activities, and handled direct sales negotiations. Managed territory sales, maintained relationships with end-users and distributors, and collaborated on debt collection and debtor management. Supported marketing staff recruitment, provided guidance and supervision to technical marketing assistants and product promoters, responded to client complaints, and conducted market analysis for competitive positioning.
  • Territory Manager

    Twiga Chemicals Limited Company · 2018 — 2018
    Directed commercialization of agrochemical products by delivering technical services, orchestrating on-farm trials, product launches, and developing product diffusion strategies. Facilitated promotional activities including field days, distributor and farmer training, and exhibitions. Supervised promoters by identifying training needs, setting targets, and evaluating performance. Cultivated relationships with customers through communication and support, ensured transparency in transactions, and managed marketing budgets for sales staff.
  • Technical Sales Assistant

    Twiga Chemicals Ltd · 2018 — 2018
    Identified and onboarded potential distributors to expand product distribution. Executed marketing activities such as farmers’ field days and distributor training, conducted market surveys, managed territorial sales, and oversaw debt collection from distributors.
  • Volunteer

    Anglican Development Services-NorthRift (ADS) · 2017 — 2017
    Participated in community mobilization through organizing meetings, training, and awareness campaigns. Assisted with implementation and coordination of agricultural, livelihood, and social development projects at the community level. Supported data collection, monitoring, and reporting for project outcomes. Helped facilitate training sessions and provided guidance to farmer groups. Managed project records, assisted in field documentation, and supported distribution of farm inputs and resources. Engaged with stakeholders and supported administrative logistics for development initiatives.
  • Attachee

    Kapcherop Nyayo Tea Zone · 2016 — 2016
    Assisted field officers in monitoring tea fields to ensure adherence to agronomic practices, supported plucking and fertilizer application supervision, and contributed to green leaf quality inspections. Organized farmer training sessions, helped communicate good agricultural practices, and provided basic guidance on crop management. Facilitated field data collection, maintained records, and assisted with input distribution. Supported compliance and safety monitoring and contributed to daily field operations and logistics.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Msc (Agricultural Economics)
    University of Eldoret · 2024 — 2026
  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
    Egerton University · 2013 — 2017
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
    Chebai High School · 2007 — 2012
  • Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
    Kipkundul Primary School · 1998 — 2006