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I am an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, commissioner of oaths, notary public, certified professional mediator.

> I am a Senior Natural Resource Management and Community Engagement Specialist with *20+ years’ experience* across Kenya, Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, specializing in turning complex conservation challenges into community-led solutions. > My core expertise is *establishing and operationalizing co-management systems* – I have established 5 Joint Co-Management Areas covering 450 km² in Kwale under the World Bank KEMFSED Project, mobilized 35 Beach Management Units (1,200 fishers), and facilitated 200 alternative livelihoods while increasing women’s leadership from 12% to 35%. > Clients engage me when they need: > *1. Community Engagement that Delivers:* Participatory mapping, stakeholder mobilization (3,000+ community members per project), and inclusive governance for BMUs, CFAs, WRUAs and conservancies. > *2. Blue Economy & Fisheries Co-Management:* JCMA Management Plans, coastal livelihoods, and county-government approved frameworks. > *3. Climate Change & Transboundary Resilience:* Baseline assessments across 6 HoA countries, 12 protected areas, and USD 2.5M+ portfolio management. > *4. Capacity Building & Fundraising:* 15+ consultancies, 1,500+ people trained, and KES 45M+ / USD 800K funds mobilized. > With a track record spanning WWF, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, HoA-REC&N, Frontieri Consult and AESA East Africa, I bring field-tested, donor-aligned, and county-government approved approaches that balance biodiversity, livelihoods, and peace.

I am an Agricultural Economist, Agribusiness Management Specialist, and Development Consultant with over 20 years of professional experience in agricultural development, project management, monitoring and evaluation, policy development, and sustainable food systems. I have extensive experience supporting national agricultural programmes, developing value chain strategies, preparing funding proposals, conducting programme evaluations, and strengthening market systems. My expertise includes climate-smart agriculture, food systems resilience, agricultural policy, results-based management, data analytics, capacity building, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement. I have contributed to national government programmes and donor-funded initiatives supported by institutions such as the World Bank, IFAD, the European Union, AGRA, and other development partners. I am committed to translating research, policy, and innovation into practical solutions that improve agricultural productivity, strengthen market access, build climate resilience, and enhance livelihoods. Through my consultancy work, I support governments, development organizations, NGOs, agribusinesses, and community-based organizations in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating impactful development programmes. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management and am pursuing a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics at Egerton University. My approach combines evidence-based decision-making, strategic leadership, partnership building, and a strong commitment to sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation.

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I am a certified Financial Risk Manager from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (USA) with over 14 years' experience in enterprise risk management. I am an expert in the following areas: Risk Assessment & Modelling | Enterprise Risk Framework Design | Compliance & Governance Advisory | Fraud Risk Management | Strategic Resilience Planning | Business Continuity Management | Board/Executive Risk Reporting

I help governments, development partners, business associations, and companies turn complex trade, transport, and development challenges into workable policy and institutional reforms. With more than 25 years of experience across East and Central Africa, I combine economic analysis, policy advice, advocacy, and regional stakeholder engagement. I identify where rules, processes, or coordination are holding progress back, bring the relevant parties together, and develop clear recommendations that decision-makers can act on. Clients can engage me to: • Build an evidence-based advocacy strategy around a defined policy or business priority. • Develop concise policy briefs, reform proposals, and decision materials that make a strong case for change. • Map stakeholders, build coalitions, and facilitate dialogue among government, business, and development partners. • Improve trade facilitation, transport and logistics systems, and regional policy coordination. • Assess infrastructure and public-private partnership opportunities and advise on practical next steps. • Strengthen business associations and institutions so they can represent members and engage effectively with policymakers. • Track commitments and results, helping clients see whether engagement is translating into progress. My contribution is to help clients move from a complex problem to a credible case for change, stronger alignment among stakeholders, and a practical path toward results.

I am a PhD-qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) specialist with over 30 years of professional experience and more than 15 years leading complex evaluations, assessments, tracer studies, baseline and impact evaluations, and organisational performance reviews across Africa.

I am a Digital Asset Risk and AML/KYC Specialist with over 7 years of full-time professional experience in FinTech risk operations. My background centres on my work as a Client Risk and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst with global exposure in 25+ jurisdictions. My core expertise lies in conducting high-risk corporate and crypto EDD reviews, re-engineering onboarding workflows to boost throughput drastically, and performing on-chain investigations using tools like Chainalysis. I am pursuing a Master of Science in Blockchain and Digital Currencies from the University of Nicosia and a BA in Business & Business Entrepreneurship from the University of Northampton. How I can help clients: AML/KYC & EDD Compliance: Managing end-to-end client onboarding, conducting corporate due diligence, verifying beneficial ownership, and aligning risk models with FATF, GDPR, and regional standards. On-Chain & Fraud Risk Investigations: Leveraging Chainalysis for blockchain transaction analysis, detecting fraud patterns, flagging suspicious activity, and preparing audit-ready SAR documentation. Workflow Optimisation & Risk Analytics: Building country-level monitoring dashboards, scaling B2B onboarding operations, and streamlining risk escalation processes for FinTech platforms. *Note: For further certification proof, kindly visit my LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muvya-muthama-119920130/details/certifications/