Company

Evidence with Purpose. Learning with Direction.

Apexshere Consulting is a Nairobi-based Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning advisory company helping organizations turn evidence into clearer decisions and stronger programmes.

Who We Are

A practical partner for evidence, learning and accountability

Apexshere supports organizations that need reliable evidence, thoughtful analysis and clear communication. We work across the MERL cycle, from results frameworks and data collection tools to evaluations, learning products, capacity strengthening and strategic reporting.

Our approach is practical and collaborative. We listen carefully to programme realities, apply sound methods and produce outputs that can be used by managers, partners, donors and implementation teams.

The company is built around a simple belief: evidence is most valuable when it helps people understand what is happening, why it matters and what action should follow.

Direction

Mission and Vision

Mission

To help organizations generate, interpret and use credible evidence for better programme decisions, stronger accountability and continuous learning.

Vision

A development sector where evidence is practical, understandable and consistently used to improve outcomes for communities.

Values

Principles that guide the work

Clarity

We make complex evidence understandable, concise and useful for decision-makers.

Rigor

We use appropriate methods, transparent analysis and careful interpretation.

Context

We respect local realities, implementation constraints and stakeholder perspectives.

Learning

We help teams move from findings to reflection, adaptation and action.

Irene Opondo, Founder and Lead Consultant of Apexshere Consulting

Founder & Lead Consultant

Irene Opondo, MA (Monitoring & Evaluation)

Apexshere Consulting is led by Irene Opondo, a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning specialist with more than a decade of progressive experience supporting development programmes across Africa and related contexts.

Irene combines technical MERL expertise with practical field experience. Her work spans performance monitoring frameworks, implementation research, evaluations, data analysis, learning facilitation and strategic reporting.

Her leadership style is grounded in clarity, professional integrity and a commitment to helping teams use evidence with confidence.

Education

  • Master of Arts in Monitoring & Evaluation - Daystar University
  • Diploma in Project Management - Nairobi Institute of Business
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - University of Nairobi

Areas of Expertise

  • Theory of Change and results framework development
  • Performance Monitoring Plans and indicator design
  • Quantitative survey design and qualitative research
  • Data analysis, synthesis and strategic reporting
  • Learning facilitation and adaptive management processes
  • Partner capacity strengthening and technical support

Programme Areas

  • Youth livelihoods
  • Agriculture
  • Resilience
  • Women empowerment
  • Child protection
  • Community-driven development

Approach

How Apexshere Works

Every assignment is shaped around the decisions the client needs to make and the evidence required to support those decisions.

01

Understand the assignment

Clarify the programme context, stakeholders, evidence needs, timelines and intended users of the work.

02

Design the method

Select practical tools, data sources and analysis methods that match the purpose and available capacity.

03

Generate credible evidence

Collect, review and analyse evidence with attention to quality, context and ethical practice.

04

Translate learning into action

Share findings through clear reports, reflection sessions, tools and recommendations that support decisions.

Interlocking red and silver puzzle pieces representing systems thinking, strategy and integrated consulting support

Why Choose Apexshere

Professional support without unnecessary complexity

Technical strength translated into usable outputs
Evidence that informs real decisions
Clear communication with clients and partners
Respect for donor requirements and community realities

Work With Apexshere

Start a conversation about the MERL system, research, evaluation, reporting or learning support your team needs.

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