Senior Research Scientist / Ag. Deputy Director
Dr. Caroline A. Ouko is the Acting Deputy Director and a Senior Research Scientist at the Centre for Transformative Research and Development (CETRAD). She holds a BSc in Agriculture from Egerton University, as well as an MSc in Soil Science and a PhD in Environmental Policy from the University of Nairobi. With over 18 years of leadership experience in the agriculture and environment sectors, Dr. Ouko specializes in natural resource governance, climate resilience, and environmental policy. She has successfully designed and led participatory, donor-funded projects including those backed by USAID and IKI that bridge science and policy in East Africa. Currently, she coordinates the 2022–2025 WEF Nexus EbA project to enhance climate resilience and sustainable resource use across five Kenyan counties. Additionally, she has represented the Government of Kenya at UNFCCC COP meetings regarding Action for Climate Empowerment since 2019. Beyond her core professional duties, Dr. Ouko serves as the Team Lead for the Women in Nature Network (WiNN) Kenya chapter and is the Chairperson of the Pangani Girls Alumni Association
