Jeremiah Langat
CPA Jeremiah Langat is the Finance and Administration Manager at FIPS Africa, where he leads the organisation’s finance and operations functions. He is responsible for strengthening systems, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring compliance to support overall organisational health and efficiency. He also provides strategic financial insights that inform effective decision-making and long-term planning. Jeremiah is […]
Florah Kirira
Florah Kirira is the Chief Programmes Officer at FIPS Africa, where she leads the strategic design and delivery of programmes that support smallholder farmers to improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods. Having grown up on a small farm on the slopes of Mount Kenya, she brings both lived experience and professional expertise to advancing farmer-centered agricultural […]
Dr David Priest
Dr David Priest is the Executive Leader, Programmes and Innovation, and a Board Member of FIPS Africa. He is a Kenyan Permanent Resident. He provides strategic leadership across the organisation, guiding delivery, partnerships, and institutional growth. Dave combines executive management with board-level governance, ensuring FIPS remains mission-driven, accountable, and focused on scaling practical, farmer-centred solutions […]
David Mwangi Njuru
David Mwangi Njuru is a Board Member of FIPS Africa and a Kenyan agronomist with expertise in soil health, seed systems, and smallholder farming systems. He brings academic and research leadership that helps ensure FIPS’ work remains evidence-based and responsive to farmers’ realities. Throughout his career, he has worked with farmers, researchers, and development partners […]
Janey Leakey
Janey Leakey is a Board Member of FIPS Africa with extensive experience in agribusiness, seed systems, and community-based enterprise. She is the founding director of Leldet Seed Company Ltd., which focuses on developing and supplying seed for crops suited to Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands. Janey, a Kenyan citizen, also manages mixed arable and livestock […]
Prof. Ed Rege
Prof. Ed Rege is a Board Member of FIPS Africa, bringing extensive experience in agricultural research, livestock systems, and organisational leadership. Rege, a Kenyan citizen, supports FIPS’ strategic direction and governance while strengthening partnerships that advance farmer-centred solutions across food systems. He previously held senior leadership positions at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), including […]
Dr David Priest
Dr David Priest is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technical Officer, and a Board Member of FIPS Africa. He is a Kenyan Permanent Resident. He provides strategic leadership across the organisation, guiding delivery, partnerships, and institutional growth. Dave combines executive management with board-level governance, ensuring FIPS remains mission-driven, accountable, and focused on scaling practical, farmer-centred […]
Dr Paul Douglas Seward
Dr Paul Douglas Seward is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of FIPS Africa and the originator of the Village-Based Advisor (VBA) model. An agronomist and soil scientist, he has spent more than 30 years working alongside smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa to develop practical, scalable solutions that strengthen productivity and resilience. He has […]