G. Kimani – COO

ED & Chief Operating Officer

G.Kimani is a climate innovation leader and sustainability entrepreneur with a strong focus on regenerative agriculture and inclusive food systems. As ED & Chief Operating Officer at Umoja Seed Commons, he brings systems thinking, operational rigor and a builder’s mindset to scaling organic, climate-resilient seed systems and strengthening farmer-led institutions. His work sits at the intersection of farmer livelihoods, ecological restoration and market-driven sustainability, with a particular emphasis on youth and women’s economic empowerment.

Role at Umoja Seeds

As COO, G. Kimani oversees day-to-day operations and ensures smooth coordination between field teams, partners, and leadership. His work focuses on:

Strengthening institutional and operational capacity under Umoja’s co-builder model.
Designing and operationalizing farmer-led seed and agroecology programs.
Advancing strategic partnerships and climate finance alignment.
Building sustainable value-chain and enterprise models linked to organic seeds.
Upholding strong governance, fiduciary discipline and execution excellence.