Unveiling the Power of Women in Irrigation

Dr. Mary Okumu Jimoh, Gender & Agricultural Researcher, Heworth Green Enterprises. Mary Okumu Jimoh is a passionate scholar and advocate working at the intersection of gender, environment, and social justice. She holds a PhD in Sociology and advanced counselling degrees from the UK and Kenya. With deep experience in research and community engagement, her work centers on sustainability, ecofeminism, and indigenous knowledge. Dr. Jimoh is committed to inclusive development in Africa, especially empowering women in agriculture, education, and climate action. Her dedication to equity and environmental stewardship informs her academic and consulting work. She also runs an urban farm, integrating theory with practical impact.

Sagie Narsiah is Professor of Geography at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College, Durban, South Africa. He is a geographer by training. His key interest is in the geography of development, focusing on the impact of development policy at various geographical scales and the resistance of communities to neoliberal state interventions. He does this using the lens of water and other basic services. He has ongoing interests in the political economy of South Africa, social and critical theory, local government, boundary disputes, social movements, sustainable livelihoods, and public participation.