Managing Director
Steve is our managing director. He was born in Nairobi and then educated in UK, at Sedbergh School. He completed a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering at Newcastle upon Tyne before returning to Kenya to start a career in Horticulture. More recently he completed a Masters in Business Administration from the Edinburgh Business School, Herriot Watt University and worked for James Finlays for eleven years prior to running Kijani Botanicals.
Apart from his role as Managing Director , Steve is also an Executive member of the Agricultural Employers Association, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a keen aviator.
Finance Manager
Constance is the Finance Manager at Kijani Botanicals. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Kenyatta University.
Constance brings extensive experience in financial management, having worked for 11 years in the public sector and 8 years at Finlays before joining Kijani. Her background spans budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance in both public and private sectors.
Beyond her professional role, Constance is an active member of her community and serves on the Board of Management of a secondary school.
Production Manager
Erick is the Production Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s degree in Strategic Management from Kenyatta University.
He began his career at Finlay Flowers, where he gained in-depth experience in growing both roses and summer flowers. During this time, Erick completed extensive training in health and safety, finance, labour laws, quality management, human resource management, and managing for results. He is also a certified FACTS and BASIS adviser.
Erick has served in senior roles within the floriculture industry, including as Senior Production Manager at Bohemian Flower Farm in Naivasha and most recently as a Propagator at Murara Plants, overseeing the production of rooted and unrooted cuttings for both local and export markets.
Outside of work, Erick is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys football and badminton.
Human Resource Manager
Gladys Ruto is our Human Resource Manager with extensive experience in people management and organizational development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management (Marketing option) and a Master’s degree in Strategic Management, both from Moi University.
Currently, she is pursuing a Human Resource course at the College of Human Resource Management to further enhance her expertise in the field. Gladys brings over 25 years of experience from James Finlay, followed by a one-year tenure at Black Tulip Flowers before joining Kijani Botanicals.
Commercial Manager
Charles Cheruiyot is our Commercial Manager. He holds a Diploma in Accounting from Kitale Polytechnic. With over 18 years of experience in sales, Charles worked as a sales assistant for Finlays Flowers for 15 years. After that, he served as the Commercial Manager for both Flowers and Botanicals for 2 years. Following the sale of Finlays Flowers, Charles focused all his efforts on Botanical sales.
Besides his role as Commercial Manager, Charles is the chair of the board and a member of two schools in Kenya.
ICT Manager
Benson is a seasoned ICT professional with over 14 years of experience spanning systems engineering, IT governance, audit, security, risk management, and regulatory compliance. His career includes a distinguished 10-year tenure at Finlays, where he developed deep expertise in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and the Enterprise Governance of IT (EGIT).
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and is currently completing his Master’s thesis in Computer Systems. Benson is CISA-trained and holds certifications as a Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Protection) and ISO 22301:2019 (Security and Resilience — Business Continuity Management Systems), among other industry-recognised credentials.
Technical Services Manager
Jackson is the Technical Services Manager at Kijani, with extensive experience in the tea and floriculture industries. He holds diplomas in Agricultural Engineering and Project Management from Rift Valley Institute of Technology and Kenya Institute of Management.
Jackson began his career in 2007 as a Field Supervisor at Williamson Tea, later joining Finlays as a Factory Machine Operator. His strong technical acumen and leadership skills led to a promotion to Technical Services Assistant at Finlays Flowers, eventually progressing to his current managerial role.
In his position, Jackson oversees technical field operations, machinery maintenance, and factory equipment servicing, playing a key role in ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Manager
Mercy Miheso serves as the Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Manager at Kijani Botanicals Limited. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Maseno University and has pursued additional professional certifications, including NEBOSH, HACCP, and Management & Leadership Skills. These qualifications have enhanced her ability to implement effective safety and sustainability strategies within the organization.
At Kijani Botanicals, Mercy has embraced a dynamic work environment that offers continuous learning, meaningful challenges, and opportunities for innovation in environmental health and safety practices.
Processing Manager
Gideon is the Processing Manager. He is a qualified food scientist; he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Meru University of Science and Technology. He is also a certified lead auditor in FSSC 22000 V.6. With over seven years of experience in the beverage industry, Gideon has worked extensively with companies specializing in spices, herbs, and black tea. He currently oversees all manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance across the board.
Quality Assurance Manager
Viola is the Quality Assurance Manager with a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Nairobi. She is a dedicated Food Safety and Quality Specialist with a strong background in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and process improvement within the food and beverage industry.
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Stephen ScottManaging Director
Constance LangatFinance Manager
Erick CheruiyotProduction Manager
Gladys RutoHuman Resource Manager
Charles CheruiyotCommercial Manager
Benson OdhiambohICT Manager
Jackson MutaiTechnical Services Manager
Mercy MihesoEnvironment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Manager
Gideon KorirProcessing Manager
Viola ChelangatQuality Assurance Manager