Kenyan-Owned MEL Consultancy · Africa

Measure What
Matters.
Drive Meaningful Change.

We bring together rigorous data collection, evidence-driven reporting, and digital & AI-powered innovation — delivering integrated MEL solutions and project advisory services that translate programme data into actionable insights across Kenya and the wider Africa region.

Our Services Get In Touch

15+

Years of Regional Experience

12+

Major Programmes Supported

6

Core Service Areas

€40M+

Programme Value Monitored

Serving

Governments Development Banks NGOs & INGOs Bilateral Donors Corporates UN Agencies EU / GIZ / BMZ FCDO / DANIDA World Bank WIPO Green Governments Development Banks NGOs & INGOs Bilateral Donors Corporates UN Agencies EU / GIZ / BMZ FCDO / DANIDA World Bank WIPO Green

Who We Are

We Know Kenya.
So We Do Kenya.

MK Impakt Advisory Limited is a Kenyan-owned specialist advisory firm dedicated to supporting government institutions, international development agencies, and the private sector to understand, measure, and maximise their social and economic impact.

"MK Impakt Advisory was founded on the recognised need within the international development community to ground and prioritize project interventions in local context — ensuring programmes are designed, implemented, and evaluated with a deep understanding of the communities they serve."

Our team combines national expertise with international development agency experience, working alongside a network of national and international experts. We are registered as a Private Limited Company in Kenya and are fully compliant with EU GDPR and Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019.

Our Mission

To help organisations understand, measure, and maximise their social and economic impact through rigorous evidence, contextualised strategy, and digital and AI-powered innovation.

Our Vision

A development landscape where every intervention is grounded in real-world data, where communities' outcomes are prioritised, and where Africa's knowledge ecosystem grows stronger with every programme cycle.

Our Approach

We contextualise global frameworks to local realities — building SMART indicators, supporting donor reporting, and enabling adaptive management that serves both partners and communities across Africa.

How We Work

Our Approach &
Methodology

At MK Impakt Advisory, we believe that effective development programming begins with a rigorous understanding of context. Our methodology integrates three interdependent pillars.

01

Evidence-Based Design

We co-design MEL frameworks, logframes, and results-based management systems grounded in internationally recognised standards (OECD DAC, EU, World Bank) and adapted to the Kenyan and regional context.

02

Digital-First Implementation

We integrate digital MEL tools enabling real-time data capture, automated aggregation, and customisable reporting — reducing reporting burden while improving data quality and accountability.

03

Adaptive Learning

We embed learning loops into every programme cycle — from baseline to evaluation — ensuring evidence informs decision-making, programme adaptation, and knowledge sharing with partners and donors.

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We bring together rigorous data collection and management, evidence-driven reporting, and digital and AI-powered innovation — translating programme data into actionable insights across Kenya and the wider Africa region.

MK Impakt Advisory · Nairobi, Kenya

What We Do

Our Core Services

From strategy design to on-the-ground implementation, our services span the full programme management cycle.

01

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Design and implementation of M&E strategies, frameworks, and logframes aligned with global targets. We support the full MEL cycle: data collection, analysis, periodic reporting, and lessons-learned dissemination.

02

Project Advisory & Management

Technical and strategic advisory on programme design, contextualisation, and implementation — from inception through to close-out, with a focus on sustainability and local ownership.

03

Strategy & Impact Measurement

Development of impact measurement systems, theories of change, and results frameworks that connect programme activities to intended outcomes within the Kenyan and African development environment.

04

Research & Analysis

Integrated qualitative and quantitative research spanning baseline, mid-term, and endline evaluations. We design tools, manage field teams, and deliver analysis to inform programme adaptation and donor reporting.

05

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

Planning and facilitation of delegation missions, policy dialogues, multi-donor coordination workshops, and work planning sessions that translate into actionable outputs.

06

Capacity Development

Hands-on training and institutional capacity building for M&E teams, government counterparts, and implementing partners — building sustainable local expertise in MEL systems and digital tools.

Where We Work

Sectors We Work In

MK Impakt Advisory designs measurement parameters, develops MEL frameworks, and conducts monitoring and evaluation across sectors contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic development in Kenya and Africa.

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Skills Development & TVET

MEL frameworks and evaluations for technical and vocational training programmes, skills transfer interventions, and workforce development initiatives targeting youth and women, including green jobs monitoring.

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MSME Support & Private Sector Development

MEL support for programmes targeting micro, small and medium enterprises, including value chain development, market access approaches, and business development services.

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Fisheries & Aquaculture

Measurement and evaluation of fisheries management and policy adoption, aquaculture and mariculture projects, and coastal livelihood interventions — including IUU fishing prevention and sustainable fishing practices.

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Agriculture & Food Security

MEL framework design and evaluation for agricultural development, food security, and climate-smart agriculture interventions, including AI-enabled monitoring through our AgroFutures platform.

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Access to Finance

Evaluation of financial inclusion programmes, credit guarantee schemes, MSME financing mechanisms, and blue finance instruments — assessing outreach, uptake, and development impact.

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Blue & Green Economy

MEL design and evaluation for blue and green economy interventions — coastal and marine governance, conservation and climate resilience, clean energy transition, and circular economy programmes.

Digital & AI-Enabled Solutions

Technology That
Amplifies Impact

MK Impakt Advisory complements its advisory services with two licensed digital platforms that significantly enhance the quality, efficiency, and reach of MEL implementation.

SaaS · Licensed

Reframe

Monitor — Digital MEL Platform

Cloud-Based MEL Intelligence

Developed by Reframe Data (Germany), Reframe Monitor is a cloud-based, no-code MEL platform purpose-built for development organisations. MK Impakt Advisory offers this as a licensed service to its clients.

Real-time KPI tracking against logical frameworks

Integration with KoboToolbox and Survey Solutions

Multi-donor logframe compatibility

Automated dashboards, infographics and reports

Secure cloud storage with role-based permissions

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AI-Powered · Agritech

AgroFutures

Agricultural Forecasting Platform

AI-Driven Agricultural Intelligence

An AI-powered agricultural monitoring and forecasting platform leveraging satellite imagery and predictive analytics. Piloted in Sardinia, Italy; designed for deployment in agricultural development programmes worldwide.

Satellite image capture and land parcel analytics

Forecast input needs, pest risks and harvest outputs

USSD integration for smallholder and low-network accessibility

Farmer data storage and profile management

Decision support for governments and development programmes

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Our Team

Leadership & Expert Network

Maria Kiarie

Maria Kiarie

Managing Director

info@mkimpakt.com +254 728 807 488 mkimpakt.com

Areas of Expertise

MEL Systems Blue Economy Green Transitions MSME Development Digital MEL Donor Coordination

Maria brings extensive experience in international development cooperation, MEL system design, and project advisory across Kenya and the Africa region. She has supported bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, and implementing partners championing sustainable economic development.

Maria leads MK Impakt Advisory's strategic direction and client engagement, working alongside a network of national and international experts to deliver technical and advisory services tailored to the specific needs of each programme and development partner.

Expert Network

MK Impakt Advisory delivers all assignments through a carefully curated team of national and international experts, assembled to match the specific technical requirements and sector context of each engagement. This model ensures clients benefit from deep specialised expertise while maintaining the agility and cost-effectiveness of a dedicated advisory firm.

Track Record

Selected Project Experience

The following assignments reflect the breadth of our team's experience across sectors and geographies. Client names are referenced where publicly available; all project descriptions reflect the direct involvement of MK Impakt Advisory's team of experts.

01

Go Blue — EU Blue Economy Programme

European Union / GIZ / Team Europe Initiative · 2021–2024 · EUR 24.75 million

Blue & Green Economy Fisheries Coastal Governance

Landmark EU-funded programme advancing Kenya's Blue Economy Agenda through integrated coastal development across six counties: Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, and Tana River. Implemented by GIZ, AICS, Camões, Expertise France, UN Habitat, and UNEP.

Key Contributions

MEL framework design and implementation across programme components
Led pilot implementation of EU Green Jobs indicators across six coastal counties
Stakeholder engagement support including EU delegation missions
Beneficiary data management aligned to EU, BMZ logframe and GDPR requirements

02

ProsperBlue — Inclusive Blue Economy, Western Indian Ocean

BMZ / GIZ / Nairobi Convention (UNEP) · Ongoing

Blue Economy MSME Support Ocean Governance

Supports an inclusive and sustainable Blue Economy across the Western Indian Ocean through the Nairobi Convention framework, involving governments, NGOs, private sector and civil society to foster regional cooperation and improve coastal livelihoods.

Key Contributions

MEL strategy and framework across WIO countries: Tanzania, Mozambique, Somalia
Operationalisation of digital monitoring system (Reframe Data)
Regional MEL harmonisation across WIO Contracting Party states

03

Our Blue Future — Multi-Stakeholder Blue Economy Initiative

GIZ / Multiple Partners · 2025–2028

Community Livelihoods Fisheries Blue Finance Circular Economy

Regional multi-stakeholder initiative building toward an inclusive and sustainable Blue Economy across the Western Indian Ocean, operating across sustainable fisheries, circular economy, blue tourism, ports and shipping, and blue finance themes.

Key Contributions

MEL strategy and framework design for multi-thematic programme monitoring
Coordination within the regional SWIO Venture Builder innovation cluster
Technical and financial reporting across network achievements

04

WE4D — Employment Promotion for Women in the Green Transformation

BMZ / GIZ · Ongoing

Green Economy Skills Development Women Empowerment

Promotes employment and economic empowerment of women within Africa's green economic transformation, focusing on building women's skills, entrepreneurship, and market access in green sectors.

Key Contributions

Gender and youth-sensitive MEL frameworks for green skills tracking
Outcome monitoring for women's participation in TVET and green economy value chains
Data collection and analysis for programme reporting to BMZ

05

Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE TAF)

UK FCDO (formerly DFID) · 2018–2022 · £15.5 million

Clean Energy Access to Finance MSME Support

Provided technical assistance to accelerate clean energy solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on market development, investment facilitation, and policy support across multiple countries.

Key Contributions

MEL system design and results framework for multi-country clean energy programme
Monitoring of market development and private sector investment outcomes
Evaluation of technical assistance delivery to clean energy SMEs

06

Green Growth Employment Programme

DANIDA · 2015–2024 · DKK 3.1 million

Green Economy Skills Development MSME Support

Long-running DANIDA programme promoting green growth and employment creation across Kenya, linking environmental sustainability with private sector development, skills training, and job creation in green sectors.

Key Contributions

Multi-year MEL support including annual and mid-term reviews
Monitoring of employment and income outcomes for programme beneficiaries
Donor reporting support over nine-year implementation period

07

StARCK+ — Strengthening Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change in Kenya

UK FCDO (formerly DFID) · 2013–2018 · USD 1.8 million

Climate Resilience Agriculture Access to Finance

Strengthened Kenya's institutional capacity and community resilience to climate change, targeting vulnerable populations in arid and semi-arid regions through integrated climate adaptation, agricultural extension, and financial inclusion.

Key Contributions

MEL system design for climate adaptation outcomes tracking
Monitoring of community resilience and agricultural productivity indicators
Contribution to national climate adaptation evidence base

08

World Bank / infoDev — Climate Technology Program (CTP)

World Bank / infoDev · 2012–2016 · USD 4.5 million

Clean Energy Access to Finance Agriculture

Supported the development and commercialisation of climate technologies across developing countries, including Kenya — building ecosystems for climate-smart innovation through access to finance and business incubation.

Key Contributions

MEL framework development and results monitoring for climate tech commercialisation
Tracking of SME growth, investment mobilisation, and technology adoption
Cross-country learning and knowledge management support

09

World Youth Alliance (WYA) — ICT & Data Protection Training

World Youth Alliance · February 2026

Capacity Development Digital Tools Data Protection

Designed and delivered a three-day intensive training programme for WYA staff, building institutional capacity in ICT tools, donor fund management systems, and data protection compliance through practical hands-on exercises.

Key Contributions

Three-day curriculum covering ICT foundations, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365
Donor fund tracker development with SUMIF formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards
GDPR, AU Malabo Convention, and Kenya Data Protection Act compliance training
Cybersecurity awareness covering phishing, 2FA, and secure file-sharing protocols

Our Commitments

Sustainability &
Data Protection

Sustainability is embedded across our service delivery model. Every engagement is designed to leave organisations and communities stronger, more resilient, and better equipped for the long term.

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Data-Driven Decision Making

We build systems that enable evidence-based management at all levels — from community to donor — promoting transparency, accountability, and adaptive management.

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Digital Transformation

Our digital MEL tools reduce manual burden, improve data quality and security, and build institutional capacity that outlasts individual projects.

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Climate-Smart Approaches

We integrate climate intelligence into agricultural planning and natural resource management, supporting smallholder resilience and sustainable land management.

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Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement

We prioritise locally-led processes, ensuring community voices shape programme design and that development cooperation genuinely serves the people of Kenya and the region.

Get In Touch

Let's Measure
What Matters Together

Whether you need a MEL system, a project advisory partner, or a digital monitoring solution — we'd love to hear from you.

Director Maria Kiarie, Managing Director

Email info@mkimpakt.com Phone +254 728 807 488 Website mkimpakt.com

Location Nairobi, Kenya

MK Impakt Advisory Limited
Registered Private Limited Company · Kenya
EU GDPR Compliant · Kenya DPA 2019 Compliant

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