Change the Game
Strategy and advisory that reshapes outcomes across East Africa.
Trusted by East Africa's Most Demanding Institutions
World Bank · EU · AfDB · IFAD · Green Climate Fund · Government of Kenya
Trusted by East Africa's Most Demanding Institutions
World Bank · EU · AfDB · IFAD · Green Climate Fund · Government of Kenya
Since 2009, ACAL has been delivering value optimization frameworks across the development ecosystem to maximise impact.
Since 2009, ACAL has been delivering value optimization frameworks across the development ecosystem to maximise impact.
For over 16 years, we’ve helped governments, donors, and financial institutions translate policy ambitions into measurable outcomes, overseeing over USD 2 billion in investments across urban planning, agriculture, education, renewable energy and social development.
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Clients Served Across East Africa
Climate Finance & GCF
Strategy & Policy
Research
Programme Design
Sixteen Years. One Standard.
Sixteen Years. One Standard.
Our team combines deep sectoral expertise, data-driven insight, and on-the-ground delivery capability to unlock sustainable growth at scale.
Our team combines deep sectoral expertise, data-driven insight, and on-the-ground delivery capability to unlock sustainable growth at scale.
Sixteen Years. One Standard.
Our team combines deep sectoral expertise, data-driven insight, and on-the-ground delivery capability to unlock sustainable growth at scale.
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Clients served across all sectors
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Clients served across all sectors
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Driving Growth Through
Strategic Excellence
Driving Growth Through
Strategic Excellence
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Strategy & Policy
From the World Bank's Kenya Urban Support Programme to the African Development Bank's ENABLE Youth initiative, ACAL's roster reflects the most demanding quality thresholds in development finance.
Personalized Financial Planning
Institutional Transformation
Investment Facilitation
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Programme Design
Architecture for programmes that have to perform. Results frameworks, grant systems, multi-county implementation structures.
Results Frameworks
Grant Allocation Systems
Performance Scorecards
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Research
Evidence that meets the standard. Impact evaluations, M&E frameworks, and ICRs trusted by the world's top development banks.
Household Surveys
Independent Evaluations
Implementation Completion Reports
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Climate Finance
GCF accredited. One of 54 worldwide. From national readiness to funded programme — we navigate the full pathway.
GCF Readiness Support
Climate Investment Planning
Project Pipeline Development
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Strategy & Policy
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Programme Design
Architecture for programmes that have to perform. Results frameworks, grant systems, multi-county implementation structures.
Results Frameworks
Grant Allocation Systems
Performance Scorecards
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Research
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Climate Finance
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Strategy & Policy
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Programme Design
Architecture for programmes that have to perform. Results frameworks, grant systems, multi-county implementation structures.
Results Frameworks
Grant Allocation Systems
Performance Scorecards
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Research
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Climate Finance
Our Proven Process to Drive Your Success
Our Proven Process to Drive Your Success
Our Proven Process to Drive Your Success
Scope
We define the right questions before we start. Rigorous scoping prevents misaligned deliverables.
Research
We go to the field. Household surveys, key informant interviews, institutional assessments. Not proxies.
Deliver
Clear recommendations. Structured stakeholder engagement. Followed through to implementation.
Ready to Change the Game?
The Value Behind Our Partnership
At ACAL, Our partnership goes beyond delivering solutions, it’s about building trust, aligning with your goals. We go beyond consulting to become your strategic partner, delivering tailored solutions, expert insight, and measurable results.
The Value Behind Our Partnership
At ACAL, Our partnership goes beyond delivering solutions, it’s about building trust, aligning with your goals. We go beyond consulting to become your strategic partner, delivering tailored solutions, expert insight, and measurable results.
Deep Collaboration
Expertise
Tailored Solutions
Retained by the World Bank, EU, AfDB, IFAD, and GCF, not through marketing, but through delivery. 100% completion rate. 40+ major engagements.
Deep Collaboration
Expertise
Tailored Solutions
Retained by the World Bank, EU, AfDB, IFAD, and GCF, not through marketing, but through delivery. 100% completion rate. 40+ major engagements.
Deep Collaboration
Expertise
Tailored Solutions
Retained by the World Bank, EU, AfDB, IFAD, and GCF, not through marketing, but through delivery. 100% completion rate. 40+ major engagements.
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
How We Helped Clients Change the Game
How We Helped Clients Change the Game
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
GCF Readiness & Preparatory Support
From Concept to Capital: How ACAL Is Building Kenya's Capacity to Access the Green Climate Fund
Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme
Diagnosing the institutional capacity of ten Kenyan municipalities to absorb, govern, and sustain the next decade of urban economic investment.
KURA LOT 18
KES 13.2 Billion. Four Counties. One Independent Engineer: Protecting Public Value on Kenya's LOT 18 Road Concession
Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor
Designing a USD 6 Billion Climate Programme: ACAL's Role in Building Resilience for 12 Nations
Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP)
A Decade at the Centre of Kenya's Urban Governance: How ACAL's Assessment Mandate Shaped the Direction of a Nation's Cities
National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Building the social foundation for a national programme to lift smallholder value chains in Kenya's arid and semi arid lands.
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say
ACAL brought rigour and field intelligence that we rarely see from advisory firms in this region. Their assessments are credible, their teams are experienced, and their reports hold up to scrutiny at the highest level.
Programme Manager
World Bank Kenya
They provided clarity where we had confusion, and structure where we had chaos. ACAL's strategic plan gave our institution a credible roadmap and the evidence base to defend our priorities to the Treasury.
Director General
Government of Kenya Agency
From the first engagement, ACAL demonstrated that they understood the institutional context, not just the technical brief. Their team deployed quickly, gathered credible data, and delivered findings we could act on.
Senior Advisor
Development Finance Institution
ACAL's assessment gave our municipality a clear benchmark and a practical roadmap. We were not just scored, we were shown exactly what to improve and why it mattered for our grant eligibility.
County Executive Committee Member
County Government of Kenya
The quality of ACAL's strategic planning process was exceptional. They engaged our board and management thoroughly, challenged our assumptions constructively, and produced a plan our trustees could stand behind with confidence.
Chief Executive Officer
Pension Fund, Kenya
Tell Us About Your Challenges
Tell Us About Your Challenges
Tell Us About Your Challenges
Start a Conversation
We're based in Nairobi. We respond within two business days.
Monday – Friday
08:00 – 17:30 EAT
info@acal.co.ke
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
How We Work With Clients
How We Work With Clients
Have a programme in mind?
Let's talk. We respond within two business days.
What types of organisations does ACAL work with?
How do engagements typically start?
A brief email or call is enough. We assess fit quickly and are direct about what we can and can't deliver. For formal procurement, we respond to EOIs, RFPs, and direct selection processes across all major donor frameworks.
Do you use standard consulting frameworks?
How does ACAL measure success?
How do we engage ACAL?
Strategic Insights That Drive Business Success
Strategic Insights That Drive Business Success
Strategic Insights That Drive Business Success
Change the Game
Work with Experts to Change the Game
Work with Experts to Change the Game
40+ major programmes delivered
100% project completion rate
GCF accredited · One of 54 worldwide
