Simon Waweru

Simon Waweru is a skilled professional with experience in crop protection and integrated pest management. Currently at East African Growers Limited since May 2022, Simon leads IPM programs that have successfully reduced pesticide usage by 20% while preserving crop productivity. Comprehensive field surveys conducted by Simon help identify and manage pest and disease outbreaks, providing valuable recommendations to farmers. Prior to this role, Simon worked as a Crop Scout at New Agrodeal Limited from January 2021 to May 2022, where thorough field inspections assessed crop health and informed treatment strategies. Simon holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, obtained between 2015 and 2020.