Getrude Okutonyi Alworah is a dedicated agricultural scientist and researcher at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). With a deep-rooted passion for transforming livelihoods through science, Getrude works closely with smallholder farmers ,especially women to promote climate smart agriculture, improve livestock breeds, and enhance soil fertility. Her work blends rigorous research with a compassionate approach, ensuring that even the most marginalized communities benefit from the latest agricultural innovations.

Beyond the lab and field trials, Getrude is a mentor, mother, and advocate for gender equity in agricultural spaces. She believes that science should speak the language of the people it serves, and she often spends time in rural villages, translating research into practical, life-changing solutions. Whether she’s leading workshops, advising policymakers, or encouraging young girls to pursue STEM careers, Getrude’s commitment to food sovereignty and community empowerment shines through. Her legacy is one of nurturing not just crops and livestock, but people, hope, and possibility across Kenya’s agricultural landscape.