Jaffer Ayub

Jaffer Ayub works as a County Programs Manager at Smart Regional Consultants (SRC), where he leads the implementation and coordination of development programmes across Tana River and Lamu counties. He works closely with county governments, cooperatives, financial institutions, private-sector actors and community organisations to strengthen livelihoods, enterprise development, market linkages and financial inclusion.

Jaffer holds a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from The University of Nairobi and has over five years of experience in agribusiness, economic inclusion, youth and MSME development, partnerships and programme implementation. He has contributed to donor-funded initiatives supporting thousands of youth, women, farmers and small businesses, with a particular interest in connecting rural enterprises to markets, finance and sustainable business opportunities.

Outside work, Jaffer enjoys mentoring young professionals, exploring new business ideas, travelling and engaging with his community.