
Raphael Wainaina
Farm Manager
Seasoned Livestock and Dairy Industry Manager with over 16 years of proven experience in managing and optimizing dairy enterprises. Demonstrated success in overseeing large-scale operations, improving productivity, and ensuring quality standards across the dairy value chain. At Maakiou Estate, provides strategic leadership and operational excellence in livestock and dairy management to drive business growth and profitability.
Highly skilled in brand positioning, quality management, and agribusiness development, with extensive expertise in milk processing and farm management. Offers strong leadership, management, and vision to ensure efficient implementation of the Estate’s strategic and operational goals. Committed to fostering sustainable practices, enhancing product quality, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the dairy and agribusiness sectors.
Passionate about innovation, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability, the Livestock Manager continues to strengthen Maakiou Estate’s reputation as a leader in quality dairy production and value chain excellence.
Holds a BSc. Agribusiness management and trade (KU), Dip. Livestock Technology and Farm management (GIMI-Israel), Dip. Total Quality Management (KIM), Dip. Dairy Science and Technology (DTI).