Esther Mahihu

Program Manager, East Africa
Esther Mahihu

Esther joined PFS with years of experience in the horticulture value addition industry, working across the mango, avocado, macadamia, and sesame value chains for export markets.  As a program manager, her focus is on the horticulture value chain in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. For her, the best thing about her role is the opportunity she gets to immerse herself in diverse organizational cultures while contributing to meaningful solutions for broader challenges in the industry. 

Esther holds a master's degree in marketing from the London School of Business and Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.  Fun fact: She loves to laugh! "I believe we should laugh at least 15 to 20 times a day! It’s a wonderful way to stay positive and uplift those around us." Esther also loves music, exercising and spending quality time with her family.

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