Africa Insights
Africa Insights
Premier consulting for global development
Founded by African development practitioners, Helios Africa Insights bridges deep local knowledge with global expertise — turning monitoring, evaluation, and research into strategies that create measurable change.
Our mission
"Data is valuable only when it drives action."
We empower organizations to design, monitor, and evaluate high-impact projects with precision and innovation. Through specialized expertise in data quality assessments, third-party monitoring, GIS solutions, and cutting-edge research, we transform complex data into actionable strategies that create lasting, meaningful change across diverse global contexts.
Success for us is the impact our insights generate — not just the reports we deliver. We work alongside partners to turn challenges into opportunities that improve lives and strengthen communities.
In the field
Our teams work directly with communities and partners on the ground — the same proximity that shapes every strategy we deliver.
Global reach
Our team brings first-hand experience implementing programs across fragile and stable contexts alike — giving us unparalleled insight into what actually works on the ground.
We don't just understand development challenges — we've lived them. From navigating complex political environments to engaging communities effectively, our solutions are culturally attuned, practical, and sustainable.
Beyond reports, we deliver actionable strategies that enhance project performance, ensuring your initiatives create real, lasting change for the people they're designed to serve.
Core competencies
Our services
Strategic frameworks and implementation roadmaps for complex initiatives.
Rigorous M&E systems that track progress and generate actionable insights.
Comprehensive audits ensuring data integrity and reliability.
Independent verification and quality assurance for development programs.
Spatial analysis and mapping for informed decision-making.
Evidence generation that informs policy and program decisions.
What sets us apart
Our data-driven approach ensures your initiatives are effective, adaptive, and impactful. We combine rigorous analysis with contextual understanding to deliver insights that drive real change.
Whether you're planning, implementing, or evaluating a project, our comprehensive expertise helps you maximize results at every stage of the project lifecycle.
We don't just analyze data — we transform it into strategies that work. Our commitment is to deliver more than reports; we deliver measurable, sustainable impact.
Our people
A multidisciplinary bench of practitioners with decades of combined field experience across Africa and Asia.
Mr. Ochieng has over 20 years of experience designing, managing, implementing, and evaluating international development programmes across sectors in Africa and Asia, in both conflict and post-conflict contexts. His work spans programme design, monitoring and evaluation systems, and research, evaluations, and assessments.
He has extensive hands-on experience with international organizations and donors, and has provided technical support to governments in Africa and Asia on strengthening their M&E systems and reporting.
Michael is a seasoned Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Disaster Risk Reduction specialist with over 20 years' experience in programme management, climate change adaptation, emergency response, and evaluation across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
His work emphasizes the OECD-DAC criteria of relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability, with a strong focus on gender inclusion, resilience, and community empowerment.
Sylus is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and WASH expert with over 13 years' experience in environmental and biosystems engineering, integrated water resources management, and project evaluation.
He has managed donor-funded, climate-proofed WASH infrastructure programmes, conducted water point mapping, and supported the development of county water policies and strategies.
Nancy is a Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation specialist with over 15 years' experience in programme design, implementation, and evaluation across Kenya and East Africa, with a strong background in disaster risk reduction and resilience programming.
She has been actively engaged in reviewing national policies, including the Climate Smart Agriculture Policy, with expertise in stakeholder engagement and gender-responsive programming.
Amos holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Strathmore University, focusing on emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning, and brings deep experience in data science, post-distribution monitoring, and integrating IT into M&E and systems development. He is also PRINCE2 certified in project management with extensive experience leading organizational software development and migration projects.
He has led development and deployment of baseline surveys, endline evaluations, post-distribution monitoring, and assessments for food assistance, cash transfer, and livelihood programmes in Marsabit, Kitui, Tana River, West Pokot, and Nairobi.
Why partner with us
Deep understanding of fragile and stable contexts across multiple regions.
Rigorous standards ensuring data integrity, methodological rigor, and actionable insights.
Ability to mobilize quickly and deliver results in compressed timeframes.
Diverse expertise ensuring comprehensive solutions to complex challenges.
Commitment to understanding your priorities and delivering solutions tailored to your needs.
"We work with partners to turn challenges into opportunities that improve lives and strengthen communities."
Ready to transform challenges into success? Let's build the future, together.
Let's collaborate
Reach out to discuss how we can transform your data into actionable strategies and drive sustainable impact.