On 7th May 2025, in Simcoe, Norfolk County, Canada, Amb. Carolyne Kamende Daudi, High Commissioner of Kenya to Canada, accompanied by officers from the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa called on Shawn McGowan of Agri-business HR Solutions & Amanda Dooney of Suncrest Orchards Farm.
Later, Amb. Kamende had the opportunity to tour Suncrest Ochard Farm guided by Amanda, where she met with Dan Odhiambo, one of the Kenyan farm workers deployed at the farm.
Kenya High Commission in Ottawa wishes to thank Amanda & Shawn for the opportunity to interact with them & look forward to future & fruitful engagements.
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary, Ms. @roselinenjogu hosted Ms. Amanda Dooney-@DooneyRanch , owner of Suncrest Orchards Farm in Ontario, Canada.
The meeting was a follow-up to earlier discussions held in February 2025 in Canada concerning seasonal workers participating in the Kenya Mkulima Majuu Programme and Canadaβs Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP).
The Mkulima Majuu Programme offers Kenyan youth international employment opportunities, skills development, and knowledge transfer. This experience not only empowers them economically but also enables them to bring valuable expertise back home to boost productivity in Kenyaβs agricultural sector.
Mr. Polycarp Otedo, Deputy Director for the Americas, Ms. Dorothy Faraay-FSO, and Ms. Velma Mudibo-FSO were present in the meeting. #KaziMajuu