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Using Communications to solve complex problems in challenging environments
advisory solutions.

About Us

About Us

Ubra Communications Research and Development (UCRD Consult) is a knowledge management and communication/production consultancy firm based in Nairobi, Kenya with presence across Kenya and the Horn. We focus on strategic communications, crisis communications, content creation as well as facilitating and executing effective learning events.

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We are also well versed with the CLA approach as an effective way of executing impactful learning events for organizations and projects.
UCRD Consult works at the intersection of communications and public policy by distilling and customizing technical and complex issues accessible to multiple audiences depending on their audience’s profiles. In order to deliver results that stand out, UCRD banks on a team comprising of individuals who collectively bring on board a wealth of experience in delivering cutting edge communications solutions tailored for organization’s needs.
We strategies and execute ambitious communication related projects and digital production solutions aimed to ensure each interaction with your audience is impactful.

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But that’s not all. We understand that effective communication is a skill that underpins success in various fields. That’s why UCRD Consult also takes pride in training journalists and executives to excel in their communication endeavors.
Journalist and Executive Training: Our training modules cover a spectrum of essential communication areas for journalists and executives alike. Journalists benefit from learning how to craft captivating stories, conduct impactful interviews, and uphold ethical reporting standards. Executives, on the other hand, receive guidance on public speaking, crisis communication, and effective stakeholder engagement. We have among others partnered with USAID through the Resilience learning activity (RLA) in building capacity for local journalist as well as county executives covering 9 counties.

Using communications to
solve complex problems in
challenging environments.

UCRD Consult goes beyond traditional consultancy services, offering a comprehensive suite of expertise that extends to both consultancy and specialized training. Our consultancy services encompass areas such as Communications Strategy, Event Management, Digital PR, Media Training, Media Buying, Media monitoring and evaluation, Media Management, and Documentary Production.
We provide advice and training for governments, civil society organizations, and key leaders, tailored specifically to local circumstances and culture.
We believe in local solutions and our well-established networks across the Horn give us the partners and access we need to achieve them.
We work closely with our local partners to build grassroots resilience to the drivers of crisis and conflict and to find home-grown solutions to the problems that cause them.

Believe us to create a
lasting legacy of meaningful and impactful visual communication

Capability statement

UCRD Consult is an innovative, enterprising, and client-focused knowledge management/ strategic communications firm providing services in Kenya and across the African Region. Our experts bring years of collective knowledge in designing Communications Strategies and Strategic Plans, executing comprehensive project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, and are well-versed in the highest communications industry standards.
We also have a reputation in organizing and facilitating effective learning events by incorporating our productions and LIVE streaming skills both in a virtual and hybrid set up as well training/guiding speakers on delivering impactful presentations during learning events.
By leveraging our ability to penetrate deeply into complex geographies, UCRD Consult offers governments, government agencies, and development actors a clear, precise view of dynamic situations that would otherwise remain obscure. Our production work has seen as tasked with the role of producing all USAID related major events including International events.

Successful events organized by UCRD Consult

As a firm we have delivered several major events within Kenya and in the region for multiple development partners mainly with USAID Implementing partners. Our consultants have also handled multiple events collectively some at International level. Among some of the recent events we have handled include:

  •  F acilitated and planned the Horn of Africa Regional Learning event that brought together Partners from more than 8 countries including bodies like the IGAD, AU and USAID.
  •  Produced and planned USAID Kenya Wash Week where the Global water strategy was launched. UCRD Consult led the successful execution of the event from planning to execution.
  • Produced and planned a 5 Day Nawiri Transition event with five satellite locations across five counties in Kenya including Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Turkana and Wajir.
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