The firm

CEDIS — Clean Earth Development & Investment Solutions.

CEDIS is a Nairobi-based consulting practice specialising in ESG, climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable development advisory. We work alongside donors, NGOs, government agencies and engineering firms to deliver compliant, technically sound and community-grounded projects across Kenya and the Horn of Africa.

The firm is led by Roy Okoth Okello — bringing 16+ years of field, program and policy experience to every engagement.

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What we offer

Four practice areas. One integrated approach.

CEDIS combines environmental rigour with engineering pragmatism — the technical depth of a registered engineering practice, paired with the field experience of a senior development practitioner.

Environmental Advisory

Safeguards, audits and compliance frameworks for development and infrastructure clients.

Infrastructure Engineering

Feasibility, detailed design and supervision for water, sanitation and resilience infrastructure.

Climate & ESG Strategy

Climate risk screening, ESG strategy and donor compliance support for multi-stakeholder programs.

Stakeholder & Policy

RAP, FPIC, sectoral planning and engagement with counties, NEMA and donor partners.

Why clients work with CEDIS

  • Registered & licensed.
    NEMA Lead Expert, EBK, KETRB and NCA — work delivered under named professional registrations, not subcontracted.
  • Donor-fluent.
    Deep working knowledge of World Bank ESS, USAID 22 CFR 216 and EMCA 1999 compliance regimes.
  • Field-grounded.
    Sixteen years on ASAL roads, boreholes and county offices — proposals reflect what actually delivers.
  • ISO-disciplined.
    ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 internal auditing built into how we manage projects, contractors and reports.