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We partner with ambitious organizations to solve their most complex challenges through rigorous research and strategic consulting excellence.

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What We Do

At Karl Jays Consulting, we transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions through thought leadership, data-driven insights, innovation, and inclusive approaches.

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Research and Data Management

We design and implement surveys, interviews, and focus groups, and synthesize evidence into actionable insights that inform policy and practice.

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

We deliver baseline, midline, and endline evaluations, impact assessments, and participatory reviews that strengthen programs, improve accountability, and enhance learning.

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Program and Project Management

We provide end-to-end project support—from design and risk assessment to stakeholder engagement and implementation—ensuring effective and sustainable results.

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Policy and Technical Reviews

We conduct systematic literature reviews, policy analyses, and technical assessments to generate evidence-based recommendations that shape strategy and decision-making.

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Research Uptake and Utilization

We harness cutting-edge digital tools, including CSPro, Kobo, ODK, SurveyCTO, QGIS, NVivo, SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, Tableau, and Python, to collect, analyze, and visualize data for real-time decision-making.

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Digital and Innovative Solutions

Leverage tools for data collection, management, analysis, and visualization, including CSPro, Kobo, ODK, SurveyCTO, QGIS, NVivo, SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, Tableau, Python and more, to deliver actionable insights efficiently.

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Capacity Strengthening

We build institutional and individual capacity through training, toolkits, workshops, mentorship, and coaching—equipping teams with the skills to lead and sustain change.

Our Sectoral Expertise

Deep domain knowledge across critical development sectors

Health and Wellbeing

We improve health outcomes by supporting initiatives in adolescent and youth health, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and mental health.

Education and Human Development

We strengthen education systems and human capital development through programs that enhance access, quality learning, and teacher and student capacity.

Gender and Social Inclusion

We champion inclusive development by addressing gender inequalities, advancing social protection, promoting peace and justice, and ensuring no one is left behind.

Economic Empowerment

We build economic resilience through initiatives in financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, private sector development, and sustainable livelihoods.

Environment, Climate and Food Systems

We design and implement solutions for climate adaptation, agriculture, food security, and WASH, helping communities adapt and thrive sustainably.

Urban Development and Governance

We support inclusive urban planning, infrastructure development, and governance reforms that foster resilient, sustainable, and thriving cities.

Our Approach

We believe exceptional outcomes require exceptional thinking. Our methodology combines rigorous analytical frameworks with creative problem-solving to deliver insights that matter.

Every engagement begins with deep listening and ends with measurable impact. We don't just provide recommendations—we partner with you to ensure successful implementation.

Our team brings together diverse expertise across industries, disciplines, and geographies, united by a commitment to excellence and client success.

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Our Work

Recent projects demonstrating our impact across development sectors

Completed

Sexual and Reproductive Health & Economic Empowerment (SHE SOARS)

CARE International / CARE Kenya

July 2024 – March 2025

Mid-term evaluation of a multi-country initiative empowering out-of-school adolescent girls in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. Reached over 421,000 participants and trained 4,659 frontline officers.

Health & Wellbeing Gender & Social Inclusion Economic Empowerment
Ongoing

Community-Based Distribution of Family Planning Commodities

UNFPA South Sudan / Amref Health Africa

October – November 2025

Assessment of UNFPA-supported CBD models in Yambio and Maridi, expanding access to family planning for women and adolescents in hard-to-reach communities.

Health & Wellbeing Gender Equality
Completed

Process Evaluation of The Challenge Initiative (TCI)

Johns Hopkins University / Gates Foundation

March – July 2025

Evaluated high-impact interventions to increase contraceptive uptake and improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health outcomes in Uganda's Iganga and Tororo districts.

Family Planning Health Systems
Completed

Advancing Maternal Health Status in Kenya

UNFPA & Ministry of Health Kenya

December 2024 – March 2025

Comprehensive review of maternal and newborn health status to inform policy recommendations, strengthen reporting systems, and guide strategic investment.

Maternal Health Policy Analysis
Completed

Survivor-Centered Economic Empowerment

Amref Health Africa

February – June 2025

Developed toolkit for Self-Help Groups and CSOs supporting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence through adapted, context-sensitive empowerment strategies.

Gender & Social Inclusion Economic Empowerment
Ongoing

Human Rights Monitoring Manual Development

UNFPA / Amref Health Africa

October – December 2025

Training manual empowering community leaders to monitor and respond to human rights violations, particularly GBV and SRHR access barriers in South Sudan.

Human Rights GBV Prevention

Our Team

Meet the experts behind our strategic insights

Dr. Jerry Okal

Dr. Jerry Okal, PhD

Founder & Managing Director

Doctorate in Medical Social Sciences with 20+ years in health and development research across Africa and South Asia.
Daniel Lango

Daniel Lango

Senior Associate

20+ years in public health, evaluation, and community engagement with expertise in mixed-methods research.
Immelda Omondi

Immelda Omondi

Associate - Research & Communications

7+ years in study design, data collection, and communications across health research programs.
Arnold Asava

Arnold Asava

Data Systems Manager

Nearly a decade of experience in data management, digital survey design, and research support systems.
Lilac Odhiambo

Lilac Odhiambo

Associate - Qualitative Research & People

10+ years in research and evaluation with expertise in qualitative methods and organizational development.
Alex Bagabo

Alex Bagabo

Regional Associate - South Sudan & Uganda

10+ years in M&E and research with UN agencies and international NGOs across East Africa.
Masila Syengo

Masila Syengo

Affiliate Consultant - Community Health

18+ years leading community health programs with expertise in SRHR, HIV/AIDS, and GBV.

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Whether you're facing a complex challenge or exploring new opportunities, we're here to help you navigate with confidence.

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Email info@karlj.co.ke
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