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Cyrus Kabuga

Cyrus Kabuga

Value Chain & Cooperative Business Consultant

Services provided: Economic Development Consultants , Training - Project Management Services , Business Consultants , Business Proposal Writers , Valuation Specialists , Business Analysis , Business Analysis Consultants , Writing Research & Fact Checking , Business Research Consultants , Small Business Operations Consultants , Business & Finance , Agriculture & Farming , Business Model Consultants , Business Analysts , Project Management Services , Business Plan Consultants , Market Research & Product Reviews , Community Management , Admin - Project Managers , Business Plan Services , Training - Business Consulting Services , Business Development Consultants , Business Advisory

Agriculture

Kiambu
KSh1,500 / hour
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About Cyrus Kabuga:

Years in Business:

  • 2013 - 2024: Worked at Perfometer Agribusiness Ltd, a Business Development Consultancy & Advisory Services firm (11 years). 
  • 2010 - 2012: Worked at Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) as a Junior Consultant (3 years). 
  • 2007 - 2009: Worked at Jenga Kenya Micro-Finance Ltd as a Credit Administrator (2 years). 
  • 2004-2006: Worked at Koinonia Community Kenya and Sudan (3 years). 

Passionate About:

  • Agricultural development, working with smallholder farmers, farmer cooperatives, and agricultural value chains
  • Experience in dairy, horticulture, coffee and tea value chains
  • Supporting youth entrepreneurship and employment in agriculture
  • Online writing, data analysis

Special Skills:

  • Conducting baseline surveys, data collection, analysis and report writing
  • Developing micro-project proposals and implementation
  • Training and capacity building of farmers, youth groups, cooperatives
  • Supporting business plan and financial plan development for cooperatives
  • Developing and upgrading training modules
  • Experienced in monitoring & evaluation
  • Financial skills from microfinance experience (loan origination, documentation, policies)
  • Teaching experience from time as Assistant Training Officer

Experience

Cyrus has over 15 years of progressive experience in the agricultural development sector, spanning consultancy roles, microfinance, training, and field implementation. His expertise lies in value chain development, cooperative strengthening, entrepreneurship promotion, and capacity building of farmers and youth, particularly in dairy, horticulture, and other value chains.

2013 - Present: Agribusiness Development Consultant at Perfometer Agribusiness Ltd

- Provided consultancy and advisory services to various organizations namely Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), Nyeri County KCSAP, Kirinyaga County NARIGP, Rwanda Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), Netherlands Development Organization (SNV), Agriterra, East Africa Farmers’ Federation (EAFF), Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK), Vi-Agroforestry, GIZ-GFA,  3R-Kenya Project, Fairtrade Africa (FTA), Shared Interest Foundations, Sustainable Management Services, Mfarm Ltd, Optimali Agribusiness Solutions, SPEN (K) Ltd, Aliki Consultancy & SkyLamp Group Ltd.

- Supported 29,500 smallholder dairy farmers affiliated with 18 cooperatives.

- Conducted baseline surveys, developed micro-project proposals, and monitored implementation.

2010 - 2012: Junior Consultant at Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) 

- Conducted baseline surveys, developed micro-project proposals, and monitored implementation.

- Trained and built capacity of farmer groups to adopt new systems.

- Strengthened local extension service providers in dairy and horticulture value chains.

2007 - 2009: Credit Administrator at Jenga Kenya Micro-Finance Ltd

- Originated and processed loan applications for agriculture and consumer lending.

- Conducted trainings for staff and customers. 

- Developed new business opportunities in agricultural and consumer financing.

2004 - 2006: Assistant Training Officer at Yusuf Kuwa Teacher Training Institute, Sudan

- Conducted teacher training programs.

- Developed curriculum for accelerated learning programs.

- Assisted in training methodologies.

Education

Master's Degree: Master of Science in Agribusiness Management and Trade at Kenyatta University (course work completed and passed, Ongoing from January 2014). Provided advanced knowledge and skills in agribusiness management, agricultural trade, value chains, and related areas that align with his consulting work.

Postgraduate Certificate: Postgraduate Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Kenya Institute of Management (July - October 2014). Valuable for assessing impacts of agricultural development programs and value chain interventions he undertakes.

Bachelor's Degree: Economics Major and Accounting Option University of Nairobi (October 1999 - October 2003) Second Class Honours, Upper Division. The undergraduate degree provided a strong foundation in economics, accounting, and educational aspects that are beneficial for training, capacity building, and working with farming communities.

Completed computer literacy programs covering MS Office, statistical packages, and project management tools that aid in data analysis and project implementation.

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