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Stephen Oketch - Extension & Agronomist Specialist
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Stephen Oketch

Extension & Agronomist Specialist

Education

Diploma in General Agriculture, Craft & Artisan Certificates in Agriculture

Expertise

Extension Services, Agronomic Training, Climate Smart Agriculture

Biography

Stephen Oketch is a dedicated Extension & Agronomist Specialist with extensive experience in agricultural sales, farmer training, and sustainable farming solutions. He has represented organizations such as Corteva Agriscience, Dry Land Seed Company, and Practical Action Research, where he was actively involved in farmer outreach, climate smart initiatives, field demonstrations, and soil testing.

His industrial training with Kenya Seed Company further strengthened his skills in seed production, quality control, and agribusiness operations. At Ke Devries Company Limited, Stephen plays a key role in farmer extension, agronomic advisory services, sales, field trials, product demonstrations, and strengthening value chains.

His ability to combine technical agronomic expertise with field-level engagement ensures farmers access the right knowledge, quality inputs, and sustainable farming practices. Stephen's ultimate goal is to support sustainable agricultural development and improve farmer livelihoods through practical, evidence-based agricultural solutions.

Key Achievements

Lead farmer extension and training programs

Provide agronomic advisory and climate-smart farming practices

Coordinate product demonstrations and field trials

Strengthen farmer dealer relationships and agricultural value chain

Experience with Corteva Agriscience, Dry Land Seed Company, and Practical Action Research

Industrial training with Kenya Seed Company in seed production and quality control

Connect with Stephen

Learn more about Stephen's work and contributions to KE Devries Company Ltd's mission of transforming agricultural livelihoods.