About Us

Expertise, Innovation & Impact Since 1998

We don't just advise, we partner for sustainable results.

South Consulting Africa Ltd is a governance and development think tank founded in 1998 by African experts to deliver locally-rooted, globally-informed solutions. We have built an extensive, place-based network of multidisciplinary practitioners across sectors. With 25+ years of experience, we specialize in:

From strategic planning to grant management, we equip partners to navigate Africa’s most pressing development challenges—with integrity, evidence, and collaborative leadership at every step. Whether you’re designing a nationwide civic education framework, mitigating election risks, or rebuilding post-conflict institutions, our approach ensures sustainable, inclusive impact. Let’s co-create the next chapter of African governance.

South Consulting doesn't just study African governance systems – we help reshape them. By combining razor-sharp political analysis with practical implementation tools, we turn systemic challenges into sustainable solutions that institutions own and communities feel.

South's Five Ethos, One Purpose

Collaborative Leadership

We champion homegrown expertise, bridging divides, uniting governments, donors, and communities around shared goals.

Integrity in Governance

We speak hard truths—delivering unbiased analysis that withstands political pressures.

Evidence-Based Impact

From data to decisions: We marry academic rigor with actionable insights.

Inclusive Transformation

We redesign systems to center women, youth, refugees, and marginalized communities.

Sustainable Systems

We build institutional muscle, not dependency—so progress outlasts projects.

Sustainability isn't an add-on, it's woven into how we work

1. Institutional Sustainability
We design governance systems that outlive projects, equipping African institutions with:

  • Locally-owned monitoring frameworks

  • Capacity-building for long-term implementation

  • Policy reforms anchored in political realities

2. Environmental Stewardship
While not an environmental firm, we:

  • Prioritize climate-resilient development in program design

  • Advocate for natural resource governance (e.g., land reforms in Meru County)

  • Minimize our operational footprint through paperless processes

3. Social Equity
Every intervention must:

  • Center marginalized voices (women, refugees, rural communities)

  • Align with SDG principles

  • Strengthen civic participation for accountable systems

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Watch video: Why Kenyan politicians spend billions of shillings to mount a serious campaign during elections
Watch video: Why Kenyan politicians spend billions of shillings to mount a serious campaign during elections
Why Kenyan politicians spend billions of shillings to mount a serious campaign during elections
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Watch video: Voter Registration and Civic Education
Watch video: Voter Registration and Civic Education
Voter Registration and Civic Education
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Kenya’s Universities Face a Sustainability Crisis—Not Just a Funding One
Kenya’s Universities Face a Sustainability Crisis—Not Just a Funding One
Many universities in Kenya are experiencing serious financial distress. Several are unable to meet basic operational costs, including paying salaries, while some are effectively insolvent—unable to settle their debts or remit statutory deductions.
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In Kenya—and Much of Africa—Conflicts Often Benefit Politicians
In Kenya—and Much of Africa—Conflicts Often Benefit Politicians
It is widely recognised that the success or failure of development in any society is closely tied to politics. Politics revolves around negotiation, competition, and sometimes conflict, particularly in the production, distribution, and use of resources.
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Kenya Is Grappling with Economic Challenges—Not a Political Crisis | Nation
Kenya Is Grappling with Economic Challenges—Not a Political Crisis | Nation
The recent protests and unrest in Kenya may give the impression that the country is experiencing a political crisis. Some political leaders have even gone so far as to call for international mediation, likening the current situation to the 2007–08 post-election crisis that led to Kofi Annan’s intervention.
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