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Our sectors of expertise.

We work across six priority sectors, providing rigorous research, monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, policy analysis and strategic advisory services. Our multidisciplinary approach helps governments, development partners, civil society and private sector actors navigate complexity and turn evidence into measurable impact.

01. Youth & Workforce Development

Empowering young people through evidence on employment, TVET, skills gaps, entrepreneurship, school-to-work transitions and the future of work.

02. Digital Transformation & Innovation

Supporting digital readiness, inclusion, e-governance, data systems, AI adoption and innovation ecosystems for inclusive transformation.

03. Governance, Rule of Law & Public Policy

Strengthening institutions, public policy research, accountability, decentralisation, access to justice and inclusive decision-making.

04. Urbanization & Housing

Evidence for inclusive urban development, affordable housing, informal settlements, land tenure and climate-resilient cities.

05. Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Security

Conflict analysis, peacebuilding, social cohesion, prevention of violent extremism and inclusive approaches to security.

06. Migration, Forced Displacement & Refugees

Research and advisory on migration dynamics, refugee protection, durable solutions, host-community livelihoods and climate mobility.

Who we work with

Organisations that want their decisions to rest on solid ground.

We partner with leading development, humanitarian and private-sector organisations across the region.

  • Save the Children
  • UNRWA
  • Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP)
  • WHO
  • Africa Centre for Health Systems Research & Management (ACHESREM)
  • Q-Data & Mapping Services (QDATAMS)
  • Horn of Africa Youth Network (HoAYN)
  • Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK)
  • Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
  • BBC / BBC Monitoring
  • Cooperative Bank
  • Cold Solutions East Africa
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital
Ways to work with us

Engagement models that fit.

Direct assignments

Contract us for a study, evaluation, framework or advisory piece.

Long-term support

Ongoing MEAL, data or advisory support over a programme's life.

Consortia and subcontracting

We join regional and international firms on larger bids with local knowledge and field capacity.

Training packages

Tailored workshops and coaching for your team.

Where we work

Rooted in Nairobi, working across the region.

We serve clients across Kenya and East Africa, with plans to expand across Africa and internationally. We combine remote delivery, digital collaboration and on-the-ground fieldwork.

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