Born in Nairobi. Built on rigorous research. Driven by the belief that better data leads to better decisions for communities, businesses and governments across Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya · Established 2015
Welmah was founded with a clear mission: to bring careful, well-grounded research and information to organisations working in African markets — from large international companies and NGOs to local consulting firms and government agencies.
We've built our reputation on a rare combination: deep skill in research and in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) — which means tracking whether a programme is working and helping it improve — matched with real ability in building software, design and data systems.
Our team brings together researchers, statisticians, software engineers and designers who share a commitment to quality, honesty and impact — working across health, agriculture, education, finance and community development.
These aren't slogans — they're operating principles shaping every engagement.
We choose the right approach for each question we're answering. Our research is built to be trusted — by company leaders, by experts, and by donors who fund the work.
Our team has deep roots across Kenyan counties and East African markets. That grounded knowledge is our differentiator — we don't parachute in, we're already here.
We're not vendors — we're partners. We invest in understanding your goals, constraints and stakeholders so our work fits into your decision-making process.
Good insight delivered late is useless. We use agile approaches to move quickly without sacrificing quality — matching your operational rhythm.
Research ethics, data privacy and participant dignity are non-negotiable. We follow international standards and the Kenya Data Protection Act in all engagements.
Every deliverable is designed to inform a real decision, catalyse a program improvement or reveal an opportunity worth acting on.
Let's explore what we can build together.