1. Monitoring and Evaluation
We transform data into actionable insights through designing participatory M&E frameworks and systems. Our approach combines indigenous approach with modern methodologies to measure what truly matters to your stakeholders. From baseline studies, midterm evaluations, end term evaluations to impact assessments, we help you track progress, demonstrate value, and enhance program effectiveness across diverse portfolio.
We have recently supported UNDP in undertaking End Term Evaluation of the Transcending Fondations of Peace & Security Project, https://erc.undp.org/evaluation/evaluations/detail/15034
2. Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management (KM) entails involving the people, defining processes, procedures and policies, curating content, sustaining the culture, and enabling technologies. We harness the power of your organizational knowledge with our bespoke KM solutions. W
We enable organizations to do things that will help their knowledge last within the organization, be shared, and therefore be leveraged by others through peer to peer learning. We help organizations to capture their knowledge in reusable forms, manage it so it is consistently reliable and improving, share it so others may benefit from it, and trace it to inform evidence based decision making.
Our team of experts helped design and operationalize, Maarifa Centre, the knowledge sharing hub for all the 47 Counties in Kenya: https://maarifa.cog.go.ke/ .
In 2023 and 2024, Tricent through the support of the GIZ-Private Sector Development Programme (GIZ PSD-E) convened a Knowledge Exchange and Peer Learning Sessions between Kenyan Business Membership Organizations and Ethiopian Businesses bringing together the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH – Ethiopia Programme participants, the Ethiopian Ministries in charge of Industry and Trade and Regional Integration and representatives from Ethiopian Business Membership Organizations (BMOs).
3. Consumer and Market Research
We provide authentic insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes across diverse African communities. We leverage on our experience and knowledge of African culture and consumption habits. Our methodology combines rigorous analysis with cultural understanding to help you make informed decisions.
Our team of experts supported Kenya Association of Manufacturers in undertaking Members Annual Survey and Africa Brands Limited in undertaking customer satisfaction survey and activations on the breakthrough of the Kick Energy Drink: https://x.com/kickenergykenya
4. Social Protection
We strengthen Africa’s social safety nets through evidence-based advisory services. Our team works alongside governments and organizations to design, implement, and evaluate social protection programs that respect local dignity while delivering meaningful impact. From cash transfers to community resilience initiatives, we ensure your interventions reach those who need them most.
Our team of experts was involved in the design and operationalization of the Inua Jamii 70 and above cash transfer program: https://www.inuajamii.go.ke:1001/self-registration/introduction
We have also been involved in offering technical assistance to the implementing institutions for the World Bank funded Social and Economic Inclusion Project for Kenya: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P164654
5. Climate Change
Our team of experts supported UN Women in partnership with FAO through funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in implementing a four-year Gender-Responsive Climate Smart Agriculture Project in collaboration with the County Governments of Kitui, Laikipia, and West Pokot. The project entitled – “Economic Empowerment of Women through Climate Smart Agriculture 2020-2023” aimed to increase investments in women’s capacities to ensure more equitable access to assets and productive resources. Tricent has helped various counties address Climate Change and ESG through various World Bank Funded Programs such as Kenya Devolution Support Program, Kenya Urban Support Program and Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P173065
6. Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) We help organizations navigate the complexities of sustainable business practice in Africa with our comprehensive ESG advisory services. We help organizations align profit with purpose, ensuring compliance while creating genuine value for communities and the environment.
We have recently worked with the United Global Compact Kenya and DI East Africa in sharing our expertise and journey on ESG reporting: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/global-compact-network-kenya_esg-esg-esg-activity-7272627804641337344-Jp4Z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
7. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) As a women-owned firm, we bring authentic expertise to gender equality and social inclusion initiatives. We help organizations move beyond token representation to create meaningful opportunities for women, youth, and marginalized groups across Africa. Our approach combines cultural sensitivity with progressive action to build truly inclusive institutions. Our team of experts helped design the Strategy for the 7 Women Governors in Kenya (G7 Strategy) https://maarifa.cog.go.ke/publications/g7-strategy and develop the National Monitoring and Evaluation Framework towards the Prevention of and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Kenya, https://www.ngeckenya.org/Downloads/ME%20NGEC%20Framework%20Report%20Final.pdf