- We offer
policy, strategy, and project management
advisory services on climate change, sustainable energy, forestry, fisheries, local community engagement, wildlife conservation, and eco-tourism. We also conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for a wide range of development projects. We work closely with clients to identify, design, and deliver practical solutions to development challenges.
About Us
Kilimanyika is a private advisory company led by seasoned development experts. Our work is guided by extensive knowledge and deep experience in practical approaches to natural resource management and sustainable development.
Our Leadeship
Directors:
Paul Harrison
James Laizer
David Githaiga
Struan McDougall
Samuel Kasiki
Senior Consultants:
Shem Chege
Robin Lines
We provide consulting services across a broad spectrum of socio-economic development areas.
Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and effective use of resources to deliver innovative solutions.
Climate Change
Sustainable Energy
Forestry
Fisheries
Local Community Engagement
Wildlife Conservation
Eco-tourism
Project Cycle Management
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
How we can help?
We offer policy, strategy, and project management advisory services on climate change, sustainable energy, forestry, fisheries, local community engagement, wildlife conservation, and eco-tourism. We also conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for a wide range of development projects. We work closely with clients to identify, design, and deliver practical solutions to development challenges.
Focus Themes
Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and effective use of resources to deliver innovative solutions.
Climate Change
Kilimanyika provides expert services to help organizations, governments, and communities mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. We conduct climate risk assessments, develop adaptation and mitigation projects and strategies, and support implementation of policies aimed at enhancing governments, communities, and private sector resilience to climate change. We also assist clients access climate finance.
Sustainable Energy
We offer our clients a comprehensive suite of advisory services - designed to scale sustainable energy development. Our expert advisory and financing solutions for renewable energy projects are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Kilimanyika’s sustainable energy advisory services are designed to provide project developers with context-based insights. We help our clients navigate and succeed in this dynamic and fast-growing sector in Africa.
Forestry
We provide innovative solutions in private and protected forest development and management. Our approaches in forestry emphasize local community involvement and ownership. We help our clients apply Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in forestry for enhanced livelihoods.
Fisheries
Kilimanayika's fisheries work focuses on improving the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture in Africa. We focus on enhancing local communities' food and nutrition security, increasing incomes, and promoting sustainable fisheries resource management. We help our clients develop and implement innovative practices and technologies to support small-scale fish farmers and fishers while improving the resilience of aquatic ecosystems.
Local Community Engagement
We facilitate development by working closely with communities to ensure their active participation and benefits. We conduct needs assessments, facilitate stakeholder engagements, design and implement development projects, and provide a range of capacity-building training. We also work with clients to monitor and evaluate project progress, advocate for community interests, and promote sustainable development practices. We help our clients ensure that development projects and interventions are inclusive and effective.
Wildlife Conservation
We provide expert guidance and support on the protection and sustainable management of wildlife resources. We conduct ecological assessments, develop, and implement conservation strategies, and work with local communities to promote participatory conservation practices. We also facilitate stakeholder engagement, provide capacity development support, and help our clients develop effective wildlife management policies and regulatory frameworks.
Eco-tourism
We help our clients develop and promote sustainable tourism products and practices that conserve natural environments and benefit local communities. Kilimanyika facilitates stakeholder engagement and offers capacity development support to help ecotourism clients develop and implement policies and practices that promote conservation.
Project Cycle Management
We guide our clients in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating development projects - to ensure they are effective, sustainable, and beneficial to local communities. We help clients conduct participatory needs assessments, project design, and resource planning. We also carry out project-specific monitoring and evaluations of natural resource management programs - to measure impact and outcomes.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
We help our clients assess the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of proposed projects. We conduct assessments to identify potential risks and benefits of projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements - and local and international standards. Our EIA approaches emphasize collaboration with all stakeholders, including local communities and governments. We also provide recommendations for mitigating adverse impacts and work with clients to enhance positive outcomes for projects.