Governance, Public Policy & Institutional Strengthening
Strong institutions are the foundation of sustainable development. We help governments, public agencies, development partners and civil society improve governance systems, policy implementation, accountability and institutional performance.
Good governance is not an abstract ideal — it is the practical difference between policies that stay on paper and reforms that change how institutions serve people. We work alongside national and county governments, public agencies, development partners and civil society to strengthen the systems, structures and capabilities that make governance effective.
From analysing a draft policy to redesigning how an institution is organised, we pair global standards with a deep understanding of African institutions and Kenya's devolved context — and we stay through implementation so change actually takes hold.
What we offer
- Public policy analysis and advisory
- Legislative and regulatory review
- Governance assessments
- Institutional capacity assessments
- Public participation and stakeholder engagement
- County and national government advisory
- Strategic planning
- Performance management systems
- Board governance training
- Governance audits
- Organisational restructuring
- Institutional reform support
- Devolution and decentralisation advisory
- Public finance governance support
Built for the institutions driving change
- National government ministries and agencies
- County governments
- Development partners and donors
- Civil society organisations
From insight to lasting change
Every assignment follows a structured approach, so strategy translates into action and results you can sustain.
- 01DiscoveryWe engage you to understand the challenge, objectives, stakeholders and the outcomes you expect.
- 02DiagnosisWe run the research, consultations and analysis needed to identify root causes and opportunities.
- 03DesignWe develop practical, evidence-based recommendations, strategies, policies or frameworks tailored to your context.
- 04DeliveryWe support implementation through technical assistance, training, coaching and project management.
- 05MeasurementWe evaluate results, document lessons learned and recommend improvements you can sustain.
Often delivered together
Common questions
- Do you advise county governments on devolution?
- Yes. We support county and national governments with devolution and decentralisation advisory, governance assessments, strategic planning and public finance governance — from diagnosis through implementation.
- Can you help us design public participation processes?
- We design and facilitate public participation and stakeholder engagement that meet constitutional and legal requirements while producing genuine, usable input for decision-making.
- What does an institutional strengthening engagement involve?
- Typically a capacity assessment, a tailored reform or restructuring plan, and hands-on support — performance management systems, board governance and strategic planning — so improvements are sustained after we leave.
Let's talk about your governance challenge
Tell us what you need and we'll shape a practical way forward.