John Mwikwabe - Expert Profile

A. Identity & Trust Layer

Nationality	Kenyan
Professional Board	Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK)
Other professional body	Geospatial Society of Kenya
Board Reg. Number	EIK/2/4548
Board Verification Link	Not provided
LinkedIn	linkedin.com/in/john-mwikwabe-3b830a131

B. Technical Qualifications & Global Experience

Years of Experience	10+ years
Countries Worked	Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia
Language Proficiency	English - Speaking: fluent, Reading: fluent, Writing: fluent. Kiswahili- Speaking: fluent, Reading: fluent, Writing: fluent.
Education	Msc. GIS and Remote sensing - University of Nairobi Bsc. Environmental sciences - Kenyatta University
Specializations	GIS, Dashboard development, Database building, ESIA study, Environmental Audit, Data survey design, Data collection and analysis, Report writing

C. Project Experience

Battery and Energy storage system (BESS) project

Jan 2026–ongoing · Client: KenGen Company · Role: Lead GIS Expert

Led GIS support for the ESIA by conducting site suitability analysis using multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), flood risk modelling, and mapping of environmental and social sensitive receptors. Provided geospatial insights and recommendations that supported sustainable project planning, risk mitigation, and informed decision-making.

Kenya Shipyard Ltd New Dawn Project

Jul 2025–Feb 2026 · Client: Kenya Shipyard Ltd. · Role: Lead GIS Expert

Supported the modernization of shipyard facilities in Mombasa and Nairobi by providing GIS and mapping services for the project. Responsibilities included mapping project locations, environmentally sensitive ecological zones, topography, and other key spatial features to support planning and environmental assessment. Provided geospatial recommendations that enhanced project sustainability and minimized potential environmental impacts.

Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway ESIA study

Jan 2025–Mar 2026 · Client: Everstrong Capital Kenya · Role: Lead GIS Expert

As GIS Lead Specialist, I supported the ESIA for the proposed Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway by mapping sensitive environmental and social receptors, conducting flood risk modelling, and performing spatial analyses to inform route selection. My work provided engineers with data-driven recommendations that improved route design, reduced environmental impacts, and enhanced climate resilience.

D. Professional Pitch

Professional Headline

Lead GIS, Remote Sensing & Environmental Management Expert | 10+ Years

Elevator Pitch: I am a GIS and Environmental Management Specialist with over 10 years of experience delivering geospatial, environmental, and digital data solutions across East Africa. My expertise includes GIS mapping, remote sensing, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), environmental audits, spatial analysis, flood risk assessment, land use and land cover mapping, and geospatial database development. I help government agencies, NGOs, private sector organizations, and development partners transform complex spatial and environmental data into actionable insights for planning, compliance, sustainability, and decision-making. I am proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, KoboToolbox, PostGIS, and web-based GIS platforms. I am committed to delivering high-quality, accurate, and innovative solutions that support environmental sustainability, infrastructure development, natural resource management, and digital transformation projects.

E. Rates & Availability

Hourly Rate (USD)	$45.00/hr
Availability	Available for hire
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