Professional services such as consulting, recruitment, training, research and translation power the rest of the economy. East Africa's professional-services sector has matured rapidly: there are now genuinely deep benches of management consultants, executive recruiters, corporate trainers, market-research firms, and policy analysts based in Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, and Dar es Salaam.

EABD lists management consulting firms, HR and recruitment agencies, corporate training providers, market research and survey firms, translation services, and policy-research organisations. Verified profiles include sector specialisations, case studies, and references from past clients.

About Kenya

Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa and the regional hub for finance, technology, and aviation. Nairobi hosts the UN's only African headquarters, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and the African operations of most multinationals working in the region. Beyond the capital, Mombasa is the busiest port on Africa's east coast, Kisumu commands lake-side trade, and a fast-urbanising belt of secondary cities such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and Machakos anchors economic activity in every county.

EABD covers all 47 counties of Kenya. You can browse businesses by county, by major city, or by industry-specific landing pages that combine geography and sector. Verified Kenyan businesses on EABD cross-reference KRA PIN, business registration (eCitizen / BRS), and where applicable sector-specific licensing (CBK for banking, IRA for insurance, NCA for construction). The result is a directory that buyers, partners, and the diaspora can actually rely on.

Research Firms in Kenya: common questions

How many research firms are there in Kenya?

EABD lists 195 research firms in Kenya as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top research firms in Kenya?

EABD's top-ranked research firms are National Research Fund, Kasi Insight and Consumer Insight. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most research firms in Kenya?

Nairobi Central (42), Kilimani (27) and Parklands/Highridge (11) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose a research firm in Kenya?

Confirm professional registration where the field requires it. Get the scope, fees and timeline in writing. Ask for examples of similar work and a reference.

How do I list my research firm on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.