Anne Nyaga

Anne Mukami Nyaga, Orders, decorations, and medals of Kenya (born 3 January 1985) is a Kenyan agriculturalist and government official, currently Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Agriculture (Kenya), Fisheries, Livestock and Cooperatives in the national government under President Uhuru Kenyatta. She served as the County Executive Committee member for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development from the year 2017 till January 2020 for Embu County under governor Martin Wambora.
== Early life and education ==
Anne Nyaga was born in Mbeere District, Embu County. She attended St. Ursula Primary School and then went to Kangaru Girls Secondary School, completing her Kenya Certificate of Secondary School examinations in 2002. She then was enrolled at Egerton University, Njoro, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science and Technology.
At primary school level, she was an active member of the 4-K Clubs, a government-led initiative geared towards encouraging young people into farming. At secondary school, she continued her involvement in Young Farmers Club of Kenya, a metamorphosis of the 4-K Clubs. These memberships contributed towards her eventual enrolment at the Egerton University, a tertiary education institution set up specifically to prepare young people interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
== Professional life ==
After completing her studies, Nyaga went into full time farming, eventually becoming a successful watermelon farmer in Mbeere, and started a business in 2008 called Farm2Home. She set up the business to create a safe, environmentally conscious process of food production and delivery. Her success as a melon farmer made her an authority in the field, and she eventually authored a watermelon farming guide.
Her interest had always been geared towards participation in formulation of agricultural policy. In 2012 to 2013, she was a committee member of the National Task Force and TWG for Development of an Agricultural Sector Youth Policy.
In 2014, she became one of the founding members of the Kenyan chapter of the 4H Foundation, an organization that complemented the efforts of county governments and local communities working to re-ignite an interest in agriculture among the youth. As the CEO of the foundation since 2017, she is the representative of its Kenyan chapter globally.
Since November 2016, she has been a member of the National Youth in Agribusiness Strategy Development and Implementation team, an organization that takes center-stage in the creation and implementation of strategies for youth in agribusiness.
Since January 2017, she has also been in a Steering Committee Member of the National Coordination Team on Global Open Data on Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN).
Nyaga has been instrumental in advancing food and nutrition security under the Big Four Agenda by providing farmers with subsidized seeds, fertilizers, and affordable financing. She has led initiatives such as the kitchen garden program, benefiting 250,000 vulnerable households, and revitalized the 4-K Clubs to educate youth on agriculture. In January 2025, she participated in discussions on improving agricultural value chains and food production in Kisumu County, while also promoting environmental conservation through tree planting under the Green Cities Initiative.
=== CEC Member - Embu County Government ===
After winning his second term as governor, Martin Wambora named Nyaga as his County Executive Committee member for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development. She was responsible for creation and implementation of county government policies, and coordination of resources towards carrying out government functions. She also was instrumental in attracting foreign investment within the county, through public-private partnerships.
=== Chief Administrative Secretary - National Government ===
Nyaga was sworn in on 17 January 2020 as Chief Administrative Secretary to Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya. Her primary mandate is to help the Cabinet Secretary to better coordinate the running of the affairs of the ministry, and the implementation of key government policy at national level.
Through her position as a senior government official, she has spearheaded the revival of the 4-K Clubs. Her efforts, supported by the cabinet secretary and President Uhuru Kenyatta, have eventually led to the cabinet approving the revival of the 4-K Clubs in all schools across the country.
== Recognitions & Awards ==
* March 2014 by Eve Magazine: International Women's Day Honour - influencer of attitude change towards agriculture, and transforming the image of agriculture as a mentor for women and youth who are seeking to venture into agribusiness in Africa.
* African Green Revolution Forum 2014: Africa Youth Representative on Youth in Agriculture.
 
Category:Kenyan farmers
Category:1985 births
Category:Government ministers of Kenya