Emmanuel Ochola Matsaba is an Agri-Food Systems Specialist with over a decade's experience in agroecology, climate resilience, sustainable agri-food and land systems, and knowledge management. He holds an MSc in Landscape Planning and Conservation and a BSc in Environmental Horticulture and Landscaping Technology from JKUAT, together with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Management from Utsunomiya University, Japan.
He has led transformative programmes with AfriCCLAN, SNV, Solidaridad Network, and Climate Adaptation Services, advancing food and land use transformation, climate adaptation, and gender equity through strategic advice, multi-stakeholder engagement, and policy influence. Emmanuel has co-developed agroecology strategies and policies, and produced key resources such as Kenya's Climate Adaptation Atlas and farmer training manuals. Passionate about sustainable food production, Emmanuel practises organic farming, mentors young people in agriculture, and writes on food security and land-use transformation. His work continues to strengthen food security, climate adaptation, and nutrition across Africa.