Phoebe Inyangu
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Who Is Phoebe?

Phoebe Inyangu is a results-oriented Agri-Food Systems and Food Safety Professional with over 6 years of experience in agribusiness management, food safety and quality systems, and MSME capacity development. She has proven expertise in training, coaching, and mentoring agricultural entrepreneurs to enhance productivity, compliance, and business growth. She is skilled in FSSC 22000 implementation, internal auditing, production supervision, nutrition health, and public health practice across both large and small-scale settings. Phoebe demonstrates a strong ability to mobilize and empower youth, women, and vulnerable groups through sustainable models, and is passionate about supporting MSMEs to develop bankable business plans, strengthen access to finance, and adopt climate-smart agricultural practices for resilient food systems. She holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and is currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Food Processing and Product Development at JKUAT.

Credentials

Qualifications & Expertise

Education

BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics; pursuing MSc in Sustainable Food Processing and Product Development.

Food Safety Management

FSSC 22000, ISO, BRCGS, and GLOBALG.A.P. implementation and compliance.

Agribusiness & Sustainability

MSME capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and climate-smart agriculture integration.

Career

Professional Experience

Quality Assurance In-Charge

2026

African Garden Limited

  • Establish, implement, and continuously improve the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Foster food safety and quality culture from supplier approval, raw material receipt, to processing, packaging, storage and distribution.
  • Plan and execute verification and validation processes for all control measures, ensuring compliance with food safety policies.
  • Lead internal and external audit preparations, analyze non-conformities, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Serve as an active member of the Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP) and Food Fraud Prevention teams.
  • Communicate critical food safety updates and performance reports to management and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitate training for production and quality teams to strengthen compliance and awareness across all departments.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance: FSSC 22000, ISO, BRCGS, GLOBAL GAP and customer specifications.

Key Achievements

  • Reduced product defects and non-conformities by 20-40% through effective quality monitoring and corrective action programs.
  • Spearheaded a process improvement program that reduced food safety incidents by 30% and enhanced traceability.
  • Developed and standardized SOPs and risk assessment templates, improving operational consistency across departments.
  • Enhanced cross-functional collaboration ensuring zero major non-conformities in subsequent audits.

Research and Data Analyst

2026

Adapt Africa — EASETRADE Project (Funded by TDB)

  • Conducted surveys, interviews, questionnaires and field observations on agribusiness among youth (18-35 years).
  • Collected quantitative and qualitative data from respondents, analysed and prepared reports.
  • Supported agricultural, socioeconomic, market, and monitoring and evaluation studies through effective data collection.
  • Maintained confidentiality and obtained informed consent from study participants.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully collected and verified data from over 500-600 respondents, achieving high level of accuracy and completeness.
  • Consistently met and exceeded daily and weekly data collection targets within project timelines.
  • Maintained a 95-100% data accuracy rate through careful verification and validation of survey responses.

Food Safety Officer / Internal Auditor

2021 – 2025

Kakuzi Macadamia Factory

  • Conducted internal audits in compliance with FSSC 22000 standards to assess the effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
  • Identified non-conformities, potential risks, and improvement areas, and recommended corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Collaborated with departmental heads to ensure timely closure of audit findings and sustainable compliance.
  • Prepared and maintained detailed audit reports, ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
  • Provided technical support during external certification and surveillance audits.
  • Trained production and quality teams on audit readiness, hygiene standards, and food safety best practices.

Key Achievements

  • Led a comprehensive internal audit cycle that improved overall FSMS compliance by 40% within one year.
  • Designed and implemented a compliance monitoring checklist, later adopted across multiple departments.
  • Maintained 100% compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements during annual surveillance and recertification audits.

Production Supervisor – Pack House & Farm

2020 – 2025

Kakuzi PLC

  • Supervised and coordinated field operations including planting, crop maintenance, and harvesting to ensure optimal yields and quality production.
  • Trained and guided over 25 farm workers on crop nutrition, pest control, irrigation management, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).
  • Supervised daily production operations from product receipt to packaging and dispatch, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards.
  • Implemented and monitored production schedules, quality control measures, and hygiene practices in compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements.
  • Investigated non-conformance incidents, identified root causes, and executed corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient workflow, optimal resource utilization, and on-time delivery.
  • Received and addressed customer feedback, initiating improvement meetings and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintained anti-fraud and food loss mitigation measures to ensure product integrity and accountability.
  • Oversaw pest control programs, labeling accuracy, and hygiene compliance throughout the production chain.

Key Achievements

  • Increased crop yields and product quality through the introduction of precision farming and integrated pest management practices.
  • Increased overall production efficiency by 25% through optimized team coordination and process improvements.
  • Reduced product rejection rates by 35% through continuous quality monitoring and operator training.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by 40% following successful implementation of corrective action feedback loops.

Agronomy & Food Safety Consultant (Independent)

Ongoing

Freelance

  • Provide expert consultancy in agronomy, food safety, and sustainable agriculture to farmers, cooperatives, and agribusiness MSMEs.
  • Conduct soil health assessments, fertility mapping, and nutrient management planning for improved productivity.
  • Deliver training and capacity-building programs on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), climate-smart agriculture, and pest management.
  • Support MSMEs in developing bankable agribusiness plans and aligning production strategies with market and financing requirements.

Nutrition and Dietetics Intern

2017

Thika Level 5 Hospital

  • Supported the clinical nutrition and dietetics team in delivering nutritional care for both inpatient and outpatient clients.
  • Assessed patients' nutritional status and developed individualized meal plans to prevent and manage nutrient deficiencies and chronic conditions.
  • Participated in nutrition education and counseling sessions for patients, caregivers, and community groups.

Nutrition Intern

Jan – Nov 2017

LVCT Health

  • Supported the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) department in implementing community awareness and advocacy programs.
  • Conducted sensitization campaigns for staff and community members on GBV prevention, reporting procedures, and survivor support mechanisms.
  • Participated in community outreach and educational rallies, promoting awareness of nutrition and gender equality.

Volunteer

Jan – Nov 2016

Kenya Red Cross Society – Kisumu

  • Collaborated with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to implement community-based health and social programs.
  • Conducted household surveys and interviews to collect data on public health, sanitation, and nutrition indicators.
  • Participated in community health education sessions to promote awareness of disease prevention and hygiene practices.
Education

Academic Background

Master of Science in Sustainable Food Processing and Product Development (Enrolled)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Expected Completion: 2028

Basic Course of the Organic Advice Network Project

CORLEAD (Organic Advice Network Space)

2025 — Funded by EU

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Technical University of Kenya

2012 – 2016

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Mukumu Girls High School

2007 – 2010

Capabilities

Skills & Competencies

Strengths

  • Agro-MSME mobilization and stakeholder engagement
  • Business plan development and financial institution liaison
  • Capacity building and coaching/mentoring for agricultural enterprises
  • Strategic planning and program implementation
  • Needs assessment and gap analysis
  • Curriculum development and customization
  • Training of trainers (TOT) facilitation
  • Data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Food safety management systems implementation

Technical Skills

  • FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 food safety standards
  • Internal auditing and compliance assessment
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Agricultural extension and advisory services
  • Precision agriculture and AI-based data analytics
  • KoboToolbox and mobile data collection platforms
  • Geographic information systems (GIS) and geo-tagging
  • Financial literacy training and business planning
  • Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks
  • Gender-sensitive program design and implementation
  • Climate-smart agriculture practices
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Soft Skills

  • Effective coaching and mentoring
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity and multilingual engagement
  • Team leadership and coordination
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility under pressure
Quality AssuranceInternal AuditingRisk AssessmentFood Safety TrainingPublic Health NutritionContinuous ImprovementFSSC 22000ISO StandardsBRCGSGLOBALG.A.P.
Credentials

Professional Development & Certifications

Food Safety System Certification FSSC 22000 (Version 5.1 & 6.0) – SGS Company
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems – SGS Company
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – SGS Company
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – SGS Company
Food Safety Internal Auditor Certification – SGS Company
Lead Auditor – Internal FSSC
Pest Control Management Certification – SGS Company
Safe Use of Pesticides Certification – Real IPM Company
Leadership

Leadership Positions

Audits, Kakuzi PLC Macadamia Factory
Production/Technical Supervisor, Kakuzi PLC
Media Team Coordinator, Technical University of Kenya Christian Union
Chairlady, Science Congress Club, Mukumu Girls High School
Environmental Prefect, Chekalini Primary School
References

Professional References

Zachary Giku

Senior Manager Horticulture

Kakuzi PLC

Monica Njoroge

Avocado Packhouse Manager

Kakuzi PLC

Susan Njenga

Macadamia Factory Manager

Kakuzi PLC

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