FirstIdea Consulting Limited

Risk Management Experts

FirstIdea Consulting Limited is an independent risk consulting firm established in Kenya in 2014. We provide consulting services in Kenya and Africa. First Idea Consulting clients include both public and private sector clients. They include: International Non-Governmental (INGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSO), Community Based Organizations,
Donor Agencies, Governmental Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Educational Institutions, and the Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). 

FirstIdea Consulting Limited is an independent risk consulting firm established in Kenya in 2014. We provide consulting services in Kenya and Africa. First Idea Consulting clients include both public and private sector clients. They include: International Non-Governmental (INGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSO), Community Based Organizations, Donor Agencies, Governmental Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Educational Institutions, and the Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). 

According to the World Economic Forum Global Report 2024, statistics indicate that the top 5 global risks are:

According to the World Economic Forum Global Report 2025, statistics indicate that the top 5 global risks are:

Testimonials

Antony Eysele Executive Head of School, M-Pesa Foundation Academy.

FirstIdea Consulting was awarded a consultancy award for Risk Automation. They deployed their RiskTab system and undertook initial training for all the risk champions and risk owners. The system has been used for the last one year. Mpesa Foundation Academy confirms that FirstIdea Consulting Limited provided the services to our satisfaction and standards: we therefore do not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Adet Kachi Chief Executive Officer, Yehu Microfinance Services Ltd

FirstIdea Consulting was awarded a contract to conduct training for Yehu Microfinance Services Limited Board. The training was in the areas of Enterprise Risk Management(ERM), Risk affecting Microfinance Institutions, the link between Risk and Strategy, the Role of board and management in Risk Management, the Risk Framework based on ISO 31000 standard, Risk Intelligence, Risk Culture and Risk Appetite. The training was conducted professionally and had a positive impact on the board and the organisation.

Training Client

The finance training offered gave me a high experience and exposure on so many policies and requirements for the finance departments and other users.

Nancy Munene-Kamau Head of Finance and Operations. ACT!

FisrtIdea Consulting Limited provided the services to our satisfaction and standards: we therefore do not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Laila Macharia Managing Director, Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI)

FirstIdea Consulting Limited has performed high quality and responsive financial consultancy services. FirstIdea Consulting provided their services to our satisfaction and standards. In light of the excellent services provided and their responsiveness overall, we therefore would not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Javier Franklin Finance and Operations Manager, Coffey International Development – Kenyan.

FirstIdea conducted a training in five regions. The trainings were conducted professionally and had a lot of impact to the training participants from all the regions. We can confirm that we have better financial reports from our grant recipients as a direct outcome of the training conducted

Mary Muthangia For Group Managing Director/CEO. CPF Financial Services.

FirstIdea Consulting conducted a training for Finance for Non- finance Managers. The training was conducted professionally and had a lot of impact to the training participants.

Julius Alego Director, professional education, FSD Africa.

FirstIdea Consulting Limited carried out a comprehensive due diligence, including interviews with various financial institutions and other stakeholders in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

George Thuku Training on Covid 19- Fundraising Friend or Foe.

The conversations were very helpful. The bit of fundraising through social media was very informative. I also appreciated the view on Aid Vs Justice.

Lucy Karambu Training on Covid 19 Implications and CBK directives.ves.

I enjoyed most learning about the information on what customers can do following the directive to restructure loans and what opportunities are available for them in these times.

Protus Lumiti Training on Understanding how to deal with fraud

The training was very useful and relevant. Thank you for the highlight on conflict of interest and declaration practice. I will recommend the course to some organizations.

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FirstIdea Consulting was awarded a consultancy award for Risk Automation. They deployed their RiskTab system and undertook initial training for all the risk champions and risk owners. The system has been used for the last one year. Mpesa Foundation Academy confirms that FirstIdea Consulting Limited provided the services to our satisfaction and standards: we therefore do not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Antony Eysele Executive Head of School, M-Pesa Foundation Academy.

FirstIdea Consulting was awarded a contract to conduct training for Yehu Microfinance Services Limited Board. The training was in the areas of Enterprise Risk Management(ERM), Risk affecting Microfinance Institutions, the link between Risk and Strategy, the Role of board and management in Risk Management, the Risk Framework based on ISO 31000 standard, Risk Intelligence, Risk Culture and Risk Appetite. The training was conducted professionally and had a positive impact on the board and the organisation.

Adet Kachi Chief Executive Officer, Yehu Microfinance Services Ltd

The finance training offered gave me a high experience and exposure on so many policies and requirements for the finance departments and other users.

Training Client

FisrtIdea Consulting Limited provided the services to our satisfaction and standards: we therefore do not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Nancy Munene-Kamau Head of Finance and Operations. ACT!

FirstIdea Consulting Limited has performed high quality and responsive financial consultancy services. FirstIdea Consulting provided their services to our satisfaction and standards. In light of the excellent services provided and their responsiveness overall, we therefore would not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Laila Macharia Managing Director, Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI)

FirstIdea conducted a training in five regions. The trainings were conducted professionally and had a lot of impact to the training participants from all the regions. We can confirm that we have better financial reports from our grant recipients as a direct outcome of the training conducted

Javier Franklin Finance and Operations Manager, Coffey International Development – Kenyan.

FirstIdea Consulting conducted a training for Finance for Non- finance Managers. The training was conducted professionally and had a lot of impact to the training participants.

Mary Muthangia For Group Managing Director/CEO. CPF Financial Services.

FirstIdea Consulting Limited carried out a comprehensive due diligence, including interviews with various financial institutions and other stakeholders in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Julius Alego Director, professional education, FSD Africa.

The conversations were very helpful. The bit of fundraising through social media was very informative. I also appreciated the view on Aid Vs Justice.

George Thuku Training on Covid 19- Fundraising Friend or Foe.

I enjoyed most learning about the information on what customers can do following the directive to restructure loans and what opportunities are available for them in these times.

Lucy Karambu Training on Covid 19 Implications and CBK directives.ves.

The training was very useful and relevant. Thank you for the highlight on conflict of interest and declaration practice. I will recommend the course to some organizations.

Protus Lumiti Training on Understanding how to deal with fraud

FirstIdea Consulting was awarded a consultancy award for Risk Automation. They deployed their RiskTab system and undertook initial training for all the risk champions and risk owners. The system has been used for the last one year. Mpesa Foundation Academy confirms that FirstIdea Consulting Limited provided the services to our satisfaction and standards: we therefore do not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Antony Eysele Executive Head of School, M-Pesa Foundation Academy.

FirstIdea Consulting was awarded a contract to conduct training for Yehu Microfinance Services Limited Board. The training was in the areas of Enterprise Risk Management(ERM), Risk affecting Microfinance Institutions, the link between Risk and Strategy, the Role of board and management in Risk Management, the Risk Framework based on ISO 31000 standard, Risk Intelligence, Risk Culture and Risk Appetite. The training was conducted professionally and had a positive impact on the board and the organisation.

Adet Kachi Chief Executive Officer, Yehu Microfinance Services Ltd

The finance training offered gave me a high experience and exposure on so many policies and requirements for the finance departments and other users.

Training Client

FisrtIdea Consulting Limited provided the services to our satisfaction and standards: we therefore do not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Nancy Munene-Kamau Head of Finance and Operations. ACT!

FirstIdea Consulting Limited has performed high quality and responsive financial consultancy services. FirstIdea Consulting provided their services to our satisfaction and standards. In light of the excellent services provided and their responsiveness overall, we therefore would not hesitate to refer them for similar assignments.

Laila Macharia Managing Director, Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI)

FirstIdea conducted a training in five regions. The trainings were conducted professionally and had a lot of impact to the training participants from all the regions. We can confirm that we have better financial reports from our grant recipients as a direct outcome of the training conducted

Javier Franklin Finance and Operations Manager, Coffey International Development – Kenyan.

FirstIdea Consulting conducted a training for Finance for Non- finance Managers. The training was conducted professionally and had a lot of impact to the training participants.

Mary Muthangia For Group Managing Director/CEO. CPF Financial Services.

FirstIdea Consulting Limited carried out a comprehensive due diligence, including interviews with various financial institutions and other stakeholders in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Julius Alego Director, professional education, FSD Africa.

The conversations were very helpful. The bit of fundraising through social media was very informative. I also appreciated the view on Aid Vs Justice.

George Thuku Training on Covid 19- Fundraising Friend or Foe.

I enjoyed most learning about the information on what customers can do following the directive to restructure loans and what opportunities are available for them in these times.

Lucy Karambu Training on Covid 19 Implications and CBK directives.ves.

The training was very useful and relevant. Thank you for the highlight on conflict of interest and declaration practice. I will recommend the course to some organizations.

Protus Lumiti Training on Understanding how to deal with fraud

Ongoing Highlights

Research Study

FirstIdea Consulting Limited, in partnership with the Institute of Risk Management (East Africa Chapter), is conducting a critical research study on the top risks affecting East Africa, with a focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The study aims to forecast risks for 2025 and the next three years (2025–2028). By understanding the region's evolving risk landscape, the research will provide actionable insights to help organizations anticipate challenges and seize opportunities. We invite you to complete the attached questionnaire, as your input will be vital in shaping strategies to address significant risks. Thank you for contributing to this initiative, which will advance risk management practices across East Africa.

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