Thriving Together.
Built for Africa's Realities.
CIDE Group delivers locally grounded, evidence-driven, and impact-oriented solutions to Africa's most complex development, humanitarian, and business challenges.
Who We Are
A Pan-African Consulting Firm Built for Africa's Realities
CIDE Group, formally registered as COMMUNE IDÉE (CIDE) GROUPE LTD, is a leading pan-African consulting firm headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. With over a decade of experience, we convene a continent-wide, multidisciplinary network of technical experts.
We partner with governments, donors, NGOs, and enterprises to co-create solutions guided by rigorous evidence and deep local insight — because sustainable transformation begins where communities are.
What We Do
8 Core Services.
One Integrated Partner.
We collaborate with partners across the full programme cycle — from research and design to implementation and sustainability — delivering practical solutions built for long-term impact.
View All ServicesICT & Digital Solutions
AI, digital transformation, websites, mobile apps, and SMS platforms for improved service delivery.
Learn MoreStrategic Communications & KM
Branding, campaigns, knowledge management, and storytelling that drives public action.
Learn MorePolicy Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
Coalition building, policy research, and engagement frameworks for systemic change.
Learn MoreResearch & Evidence Generation
Baseline studies, KAP assessments, formative research, and impact evaluations.
Learn MoreProgramme Design & Management
End-to-end programme support — Theory of Change to sustainability and exit planning.
Learn MoreEnterprise & Organisational Support
Strategy, due diligence, grant management, and accountability frameworks for institutions.
Learn MoreCapacity Development
Tailored training for CBOs, MDAs, NGOs, startups, and community groups.
Learn MoreMonitoring, Evaluation & Learning
MEL system design, digital data tools, and learning routines for adaptive management.
Learn MoreOur Work in Action
Transforming Communities
Through Partnership
Each project combines local leadership, rigorous evidence, and implementation discipline to create change that lasts beyond our engagement.
Building Inclusive Health Systems in Western Kenya
Through participatory MEL design and GEDSI mainstreaming, we helped a regional health programme reach 120,000+ people across 8 counties.
Amplifying Voices for Climate Justice in East Africa
We supported civil society coalitions with advocacy strategy and policy briefs, contributing to three landmark policy reforms.
Driving Behavior Change Through Evidence-Based Campaigns
Our research-led campaign reached over 2 million people across six countries with measurable and sustained behavior change.
Proven at Scale
Our Impact Across Africa
Behind each number is stronger institutional capacity, improved service delivery, and better outcomes for communities.
Communities Reached
Projects Completed
Countries
Research Reports
Partners Supported
Million People Impacted
Campaigns Managed
Partner Return Rate
Our Network
Partners Across Africa & Beyond
We collaborate with governments, donors, development partners, civil society, businesses, and startups to co-create evidence-driven solutions.
Development and Humanitarian Partners
We collaborate on programme design, implementation support, MEL, and evidence use for scalable impact.
Foundations and Donors
We provide advisory and delivery support for grant-funded initiatives, accountability systems, and learning agendas.
Government and Public Institutions
We support policy formulation, service-delivery improvement, and institutional strengthening across sectors.
Civil Society and Enterprises
We co-create practical solutions with NGOs, community actors, social enterprises, and private-sector partners.
Sectors We Serve
Partner Voices
What Our Partners Say
Success is measured by outcomes and by the strength of long-term partnerships.
"CIDE did not just deliver a report. They helped our team build internal capacity to sustain MEL systems and use data for decisions."
Dr. Jane Mwangi
Programme Director
Community Health Initiative Kenya
Partnership since 2022
"From day one, CIDE listened to community priorities and co-designed practical interventions. The campaign outcomes were measurable and durable."
Michael Odhiambo
Executive Director
East Africa Climate Coalition
Partnership since 2020
"Their GEDSI expertise helped us engage groups we previously struggled to reach. The partnership improved both quality and equity of our programming."
Amina Hassan
Deputy Country Director
Global Health Initiative Tanzania
Partnership since 2021
Let's Co-Create
Ready to Create
Lasting Change?
Whether you are a government agency, donor organization, NGO, or civil society partner — we are ready to collaborate on measurable and sustainable outcomes.