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The One Health approach allows us to see the bigger picture, as our work goes beyond livestock and agriculture. We should work towards supporting rural communities in achieving healthier, sustainable lives through interconnected ecosystem solutions.

Institution

Farm Africa

Based in

Kenya , Nairobi

Languages

English

Short Bio

Dr Diana Onyango is a seasoned veterinary doctor, and agriculture and rural development specialist with over 20 years of experience in animal health, One health, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, food security and livelihoods across East Africa. Dr Onyango has a Bachelor's in Veterinary Medicine, and a Master's in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health, and is now working towards her PhD in Agriculture Resource Management at the University of Nairobi. As Head of the Technical Team at Farm Africa, she provides strategic leadership for projects spanning Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, focusing on climate-smart agriculture, livestock production, and rangeland management. Dr Onyango’s expertise in project management, resource mobilization, and community-led development has driven impactful, cross-border initiatives benefiting smallholder farmers and pastoralist communities.

Other Expertise

Leadership One Health Food and Nutrition Security Zoonoses Interdisciplinarity Veterinary Public Health Livestock Systems Sustainable Development Animal Welfare Risk Analysis Livestock Specialist International Project Implementation Transboundary Animal Diseases Veterinary Medicine Community Engagement Project Management Livestock Food Systems Participatory Modelling Multidisciplinary Partnership Stewardship Operationalization of One Health-driven Projects