Mary is a seasoned agricultural professional boasting over 30 years of hands-on expertise in sustainable production and consumption, food safety systems, market standards, phytosanitary standards, and official controls. She earned a B.Sc in horticulture from Egerton University (Kenya) and a master’s degree in environmental planning and management from the University of Nairobi (Kenya).

Previously, Mary served as the chief inspector at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) and contributed significantly as a member of national technical working groups in the implementation of OECD standards for fruits and vegetables. Her extensive experience includes a profound understanding of sustainable production and consumption within the agricultural sector, and she played a pivotal role in the review of KS 1758.

Mary possesses a deep comprehension of donor relations and has been actively involved in donor projects, including those supported by USAID, FAO, EU-EDES, and EU-PIP, among others.