Kenya · Somalia · Ethiopia · Horn of Africa
Practical Solutions.
Lasting Impact.
Pioneer Plus delivers evidence-based technical advisory, research, enterprise development, and programme management services across Kenya, Somalia, and the wider Horn of Africa — partnering with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and communities to build resilient, inclusive economies.
40+
Years Combined Experience
3+
Countries of Operation
47
Counties in Kenya
2021
Est. Nairobi, Kenya
100%
Field-Based Delivery
What We Do
Our Core Areas of Work
We combine rigorous analytical approaches with practical field implementation experience to deliver context-specific, gender-responsive, and inclusive solutions.
Enterprise Development, Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion
Business development services, financial literacy, SME strengthening, market linkage facilitation, and youth and women enterprise initiatives.
Livelihoods, Economic Inclusion & Resilience
Refugee and host community empowerment, value chain development, household resilience, and economic inclusion for vulnerable populations.
Research, Learning, Monitoring & Evaluation
Labour market assessments, baseline and impact evaluations, third party monitoring, and evidence generation for programme design.
Capacity Development & Institutional Strengthening
Training, facilitation, governance support, public-private partnership facilitation, and knowledge management systems.
Veterinary & Animal Health Services
Livestock health systems strengthening, veterinary service delivery, animal disease surveillance, and pastoralist community support across arid and semi-arid lands.
Where We Work
Deep Roots Across the Horn of Africa
Kenya
Headquartered in Nairobi, with operational reach across all 47 counties of Kenya. Pioneer Plus has particular depth in the ASAL counties — Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Marsabit, Isiolo, Turkana, Tana River, Samburu, and beyond — and operates across the Mandera Triangle, the cross-border zone spanning Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.
Somalia
Active presence across the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the Federal Member States (FMS), including Jubaland, South West State, Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and Puntland. Pioneer Plus leverages an extensive network of associates, partners, and technical experts across Somalia.
Somalia Office: Wadajir District, Mogadishu, Somalia
Ethiopia
Operational engagement across the Somali Regional State and border areas, with experience supporting livelihoods, resilience, and cross-border market systems programmes.
Strong relationships with government institutions and community organizations
Deep understanding of refugee, host community, and displacement-affected contexts
Cross-border expertise spanning the Mandera Triangle and Horn of Africa
Why Pioneer Plus
A Uniquely Positioned Partner
Proven Expertise
Over 40 years of combined experience across Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan
Extensive experience in enterprise development, livelihoods, and market systems
Proven track record supporting governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and development partners
Regional Presence & Local Networks
Operational presence across Kenya, Somalia (FGS & FMS), and Ethiopia
Deep roots in the Mandera Triangle cross-border zone
Strong relationships with government institutions, private sector, and community organizations
Practical Solutions & Lasting Impact
Combines research excellence with practical implementation experience
Focus on enterprise growth, economic inclusion, and livelihood resilience
Delivers actionable recommendations that translate into measurable outcomes
Our Work
Selected Assignments
Since 2021, Pioneer Plus has delivered rigorous assessments, capacity building, and programme support across Kenya, Somalia, and the Horn of Africa — working alongside UN agencies, international NGOs, and development consortia.
Business Development Skills Training for Refugee and Host Community Entrepreneurs
Designed and delivered business development skills training covering entrepreneurship, business planning, record keeping, financial management, marketing, and enterprise sustainability.
Labour Market Assessment — ELEVATE Project
Comprehensive labour market assessment identifying employment opportunities, skills gaps, private sector labour demand, and barriers affecting youth, women, refugees, and vulnerable populations.
BRCiS Market Based Programming Capacity Building
Delivered capacity strengthening on market systems development, market analysis, programme design, diagnostics, implementation, mentoring, and learning for resilience and livelihoods programmes.
Evaluation of the IGAD–FAO Partnership Programme on Building Resilience
Evaluated programme effectiveness in strengthening livelihoods, resilience, food security, and economic opportunities among agro-pastoral and vulnerable communities across the Horn of Africa.
Financial Literacy and Livestock Production Training for Producer Groups
Delivered participatory training to livestock producer groups on business planning, savings, bookkeeping, financial management, and income diversification — tailored to low-literacy participants to improve enterprise performance and household income management.
Lead Trainer — Livestock Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Facilitated practical training on livestock production, animal health, feeding systems, business management, entrepreneurship, and market access — supporting pastoral communities to strengthen livestock-based enterprises and household resilience.
Livestock and Financial Literacy Training for Producer Groups
Trained livestock producers on savings and credit management, bookkeeping, income tracking, and enterprise development — strengthening financial literacy and business management capacities among pastoral communities.
Work With Us
Partner With Pioneer Plus
We bring field-tested expertise and deep regional networks to every engagement. Whether you are designing a new programme, conducting an assessment, or building local capacity — we are ready to deliver.