Evidence-based solutions!
CONNAR curates integrated solutions across nutrition, food systems, climate resilience, and environmental governance.
CONNAR Consultants – Environmental & Development Consulting in Kenya
Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (CONNAR)
is a Kenya-based consultancy established in 2011 to provide evidence-based solutions that support sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
We specialize in strengthening food systems, improving public health and nutrition, advancing climate resilience, and promoting responsible natural resource management. Our work is grounded in systems thinking and delivered through collaborative partnerships.
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Vision
To be a hub of innovative solutions for resilient human and natural systems.
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Mission
To be a leading hub for innovative and practical solutions that strengthen both human and natural systems.
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Core Values
- Quality and professionalism
- Integrity and accountability
- Collaboration and inclusion
- Evidence-based practice
Our Services
CONNAR provides advisory, research, facilitation, and implementation support across interconnected development sectors.
Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)
We conduct comprehensive assessments and audits to support regulatory compliance, reduce environmental risk, and enhance project sustainability.
Sustainable Food Systems Advisory
We support food system transformation initiatives through diagnostics, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive solution design.
Public Health & Nutrition Programming
We design and evaluate interventions that improve dietary outcomes, community health, and evidence-based policy formulation.
Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation
We support climate risk analysis, adaptation planning, mitigation strategy development, and ecosystem restoration initiatives.
Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
We design practical MEL frameworks and tools that strengthen accountability, learning, and impact measurement.
Capacity Building & Training
We deliver workshops, training programs, and technical assistance that strengthen institutional and community capabilities.
Expert Team
CONNAR brings together experienced professionals with expertise in nutrition,
food systems, environmental science, climate change, policy analysis, and facilitation.
Nutrition and public health specialist leading evidence-based programme design.
Dr Elizabeth
Kamau
Livestock systems researcher driving climate-smart agricultural interventions.
Prof. Bockline
Bebe
Environmental governance expert specialising in policy analysis and compliance.
Dr. Bernard
Kirui
Climate change scientist focused on resilience planning and ecosystem restoration.
Dr Grace
Kibue
Research & Consultancies
CONNAR has contributed to high-impact, multi-country research initiatives and consultancies focused on nutrition, food systems, fisheries, maternal and child health, and ecosystem sustainability.
High Impact
Research & Evaluation
2023 – 2030
REACTS-IN Evaluation
Realizing Gender Equality, Attitudinal Change & Transformative Systems in Nutrition
McGill University (Lead Institution) | Global Affairs Canada
CONNAR is part of the international evaluation consortium assessing the REACTS-IN initiative across multiple countries. The project focuses on advancing gender-transformative approaches within nutrition systems. CONNAR contributes contextual analysis, evaluation design, and systems-based interpretation within the Kenyan component.
Climate & Food Systems
CLIMATE MITIGATION & FOOD LOSS
2025 – 2026
Loss 2 Value Project Baseline Survey
Cold Chain Sector | Nakuru & Nyandarua Counties
CONNAR is leading the baseline survey to estimate greenhouse gas emissions within the small-scale vegetable industry. The project assesses the potential of cold chain systems to reduce GHG emissions through food loss and waste reduction.
Human Rights & Governance
HUMAN RIGHTS ASSESSMENT
2024
Assessment of Business Activities and Indigenous Peoples' Rights
Kenya National Commission for Human Rights
CONNAR conducted an assessment examining how business operations contribute to human rights violations against Indigenous Peoples in Kenya, generating evidence to inform policy dialogue and rights-based governance frameworks.
CONNAR Collaborative Initiatives
Food Systems
Sustainable Fisheries
2020 – 2023
Samaki Salama Project
Securing Small-Scale Fisheries in Kenya for Healthy Nutrition and Ecosystems
Washington University in St. Louis | University of Rhode Island | Pwani University | Egerton University
CONNAR supported food systems diagnostics and fisheries-nutrition linkages, contributing to integrated strategies that strengthen nutrition security while promoting sustainable marine ecosystems.
Research Collaboration
Fisheries & Nutrition
2019
SecureFish
Eco-sensitive Fish for Nutrition Security in Kenya
Washington University in St. Louis | University of Rhode Island | Pwani University | Egerton University
This study examined the contribution of fisheries to improved dietary outcomes while safeguarding aquatic ecosystems. CONNAR supported evidence generation and contextual systems analysis.
Multi-Country Program
Public Health & Nutrition
2016 – 2021
ENRICH Project
Enhancing Nutrition Services to Improve Maternal and Child Health
University of Toronto | World Vision Canada
A five-country initiative across Africa and Asia. CONNAR supported nutrition systems strengthening and implementation research within Kenya, contributing to improved maternal and child health programming.
International Research
Agriculture & Nutrition
2015 – 2018
HealthyLand Project
Crops for Healthy Diets: Linking Agriculture and Nutrition
LUANAR University | Universität Hohenheim | Giessen University | Egerton University | Makerere University
Funded by the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE), this project examined agriculture-nutrition linkages across East and Southern Africa. CONNAR contributed to applied research and cross-country systems analysis.
Global Study
Maternal & Child Health
2014 – 2016
International Human Milk Microbiome Project (IHMMP)
Washington State University | NIH
An international collaborative study focused on the standardization and cross-cultural analysis of human milk samples. CONNAR contributed to research coordination and local engagement within Kenya.
High Impact
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
2006 – To Date
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)
Multiple Clients | Public & Private Sector
Since 2006, CONNAR has conducted Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and audits across diverse sectors. These engagements support regulatory compliance, environmental risk mitigation, and sustainable project implementation aligned with national standards.
Climate Communication
MONITORING & EVALUATION
2025
Communicating Climate Change Adaptation (3CA) – M&E
Twaweza Communications
CONNAR provides monitoring and evaluation support for the 3CA Project in Nakuru, strengthening accountability and evidence generation for climate adaptation communication initiatives.
Climate Adaptation
COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FACILITATION
2023
Climate Change Adaptation Community Forums
Twaweza Communications
As Lead Consultant, CONNAR facilitated multi-stakeholder climate adaptation dialogue forums in Nakuru County, strengthening community engagement and inclusive adaptation planning.
Climate Research
BASELINE SURVEY
2023
Baseline Survey on Climate Change Adaptation (3CA)
Twaweza Communications
CONNAR led the baseline assessment for the 3CA project, establishing evidence benchmarks to inform climate communication strategies and adaptation programming.
Research Collaboration
WATER RESOURCES & CLIMATE
2022 – 2027
Land Use and Catchment Influence on Riverine Carbon and Nutrient Dynamics
VLIR-UOS
This research examines how land use patterns and catchment characteristics influence carbon and nutrient flows in river systems. CONNAR contributes to evidence generation supporting improved water resource management and climate-informed planning in Kenya.
Agricultural Policy
POLICY & INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
2019
Nurturing a Network of Policy Analysts for Agricultural Development and Nutrition
Policies, Institutions and Livelihoods | ILRI
CONNAR supported the development of a network of policy analysts to strengthen agricultural development and food nutrition policy processes in Kenya through institutional and livelihood-focused analysis.
