Alice Munuu Mbithi

Alice Munuu Mbithi is a seasoned agronomist and horticulture specialist with over 15 years of progressive experience in agricultural production, agribusiness development, farmer extension, and value chain strengthening across Kenya and the region. She holds an MSc in Horticulture and a BSc in Horticulture from Egerton University, and a Diploma in Community-Based Project Planning and Management, bringing together strong technical expertise and community development practice.

Alice has extensive hands-on experience in horticultural crop production (vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices), irrigation schemes, greenhouse and open-field farming, and integrated farming systems. Her work spans consultancy roles, farm and estate management, and leadership positions with private sector firms, international NGOs, and development programs. She has led and supported production of crops including onions, chillies, tomatoes, avocado, mango, macadamia, stevia, watermelon, citrus, and high-value vegetables, as well as innovative approaches such as vermiculture, waste management systems, and alternative protein sources for livestock feed.

Alice has worked closely with organizations such as CARE International, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, PureCircle Group, and multiple agribusiness enterprises, supporting smallholder farmer integration into markets, implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety standards (EUREPGAP, HACCP), productivity improvement, and farm financial management. She has also contributed to market systems studies, stakeholder mapping, agribusiness incubation, and extension training, strengthening farmer organizations and production units.

Currently, Alice works as a Team Lead at Ke Devries Ltd, providing technical advisory services on horticultural production planning, farm systems optimization, irrigation, soil fertility, and enterprise development. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture, ethical business practices, and community empowerment, and is committed to transforming rural livelihoods through professionalism, innovation, and results-driven agricultural development.