About STAR TOUCH Consultancy
A vibrant and forward-looking firm based in East Africa with an expanding global footprint, guided by the principle of Thinking Globally, Acting Locally.
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Star Touch Consultancy is a vibrant and forward-looking firm that is based in East Africa but with an expanding global footprint. Guided by the principle of "Thinking Globally, Acting Locally", the firm provides cutting-edge solutions to challenges through research-based best practices with contextualized, locally driven approaches.
Star Touch offers comprehensive services that cut across long-term development programs, humanitarian interventions, and institutional capacity strengthening.
Our Work is Anchored on Three Pillars
Innovation
Deploying creative, adaptable, and technology-driven solutions to address the most complex challenges facing communities and organizations.
Contextualization
Tailoring products and services to fit local realities, ensuring solutions are culturally appropriate and sustainable.
Client-driven Quality
Delivering results that consistently exceed expectations, driven by deep understanding of client needs and contexts.
Our Approach
At Star Touch, our service delivery is people-centered and results-oriented, employing reflective learning approaches that help our clients:
- Draw lessons from past experiences
- Engage inclusively with stakeholders
- Chart sustainable pathways for the future
Our Methodology
Our service delivery is guided by three core methodological principles
People-Centered
Placing communities and stakeholders at the heart of all our interventions, ensuring their voices, needs, and aspirations guide our work.
Results-Oriented
Focusing on measurable outcomes and sustainable impact, with clear indicators and evidence-based approaches to track progress and success.
Reflective Learning
Continuously learning from experiences, adapting strategies based on evidence, and fostering a culture of improvement and innovation.
Our Reflective Learning Process
We help our clients through a structured process of learning, engagement, and sustainable planning
Draw Lessons
Analyzing past experiences to extract valuable insights and learning that inform future strategies and interventions.
Inclusive Engagement
Engaging with all stakeholders in a participatory manner, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard and integrated.
Sustainable Pathways
Charting long-term, sustainable solutions that create lasting change and build resilience in communities and institutions.
Research-Based Best Practices
All our solutions are grounded in rigorous research and evidence-based approaches
Evidence-Based Solutions
Grounded in rigorous research and proven methodologies
Contextualized Implementation
Adapted to local realities and cultural contexts
Continuous Monitoring
Real-time tracking and adaptation based on data
Impact Assessment
Measuring outcomes and documenting lessons learned
Our Team
The firm has strong multidisciplinary, highly qualified professionals with over two decades of expertise across the public sector, private sector, and international humanitarian organizations in the following sectors:
Community Development
WASH Engineering
Public Health
MEAL
ICT
Environmental Studies
Procurement
Program Management
Meet Our Professionals
Our team members are committed to delivering Dynamic, Distinctive, and Dependable services
Ahmed Omar Bare
Ahmed brings over 25 years of progressive leadership in humanitarian response, WASH program development, and human resource management across Somalia and Kenya. He has successfully led multi-million-dollar projects with organizations including CARE International, Solidarités International, ARC International, and Oxfam GB, securing funding from major donors including USAID, ECHO, and UNICEF. As Humanitarian Program Manager at CARE International in Kismayo, he oversaw operations across Jubaland and Southwest Somalia, managing a team of 100+ staff with full HR and governance oversight. His WASH programs at Solidarités International directly improved access to clean water and sanitation for over 100,000 people in Lower Juba through infrastructure development, hygiene promotion, and sustainable water management. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Mount Kenya University, a Diploma in Water Technology from Kenya Water Institute, and a Certificate in WASH Specialist in Emergencies and Humanitarian Settings.
Ibrahim Sheikh
Ibrahim served as Country WASH Advisor at CARE International Somalia/Somaliland, bringing over 20 years of specialized expertise in WASH programming and public health across humanitarian and development contexts. He has driven innovative solutions including the development of effective water filtration technologies and environmental risk management frameworks that have benefited thousands of communities. With a Master's in Community Health & Development and specialized training in WASH emergencies, Ibrahim has successfully managed multi-sectoral stakeholder engagement with communities, local authorities, UN bodies, and humanitarian agencies. His technical leadership spans environmental impact assessments, climate-smart WASH interventions, and sustainable infrastructure development across East Africa.
Mukhtar Bulale Muhamed
Mukhtar is a visionary public health leader with over 25 years of transformative leadership in shaping national and regional health policies, driving multi-sectoral population programs, and strengthening health systems across East Africa. He has served as Public Health Research Specialist at Somalia's National Institute of Health, Public Health Specialist at WHO, and County Executive Committee Member for Health & Water in Garissa County, Kenya. With a Master of Public Health from Maseno University and expertise spanning health promotion, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and strategic stakeholder engagement, Mukhtar has contributed to Somalia's COVID-19 response strategy, represented Somalia at the 2022 IANPHI Annual Conference in Stockholm, and published extensively on public health policy across East Africa.
Abdullahi Daud Mohamed
Abdullahi is a seasoned Community Health and Development Specialist with over 30 years of experience empowering disadvantaged communities across East Africa. He currently serves as Deputy Director of Public Health at Garissa County Government, where he leads health system reforms, disease surveillance, emergency response, and policy advocacy. Previously, Abdullahi served as Deputy Chief of Party at AMREF managing USAID-funded health initiatives, and as Provincial Disease Surveillance Coordinator for North Eastern Province. He was awarded Best Public Health Officer (National Category) by the Kenya Ministry of Health in 2008. He holds a Master in Community Health & Development from Great Lakes University.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We're always looking for talented professionals who share our passion for making a difference.
Get in Touch3D Service Delivery
Our service provision mode includes both virtual and in-person services, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to client needs.
Dynamic
Adaptable and responsive to evolving needs and contexts
Distinctive
Unique and innovative approaches that set us apart
Dependable
Reliable, high-quality services you can count on
Regardless of the mode, we are committed to delivering unmatched, high-quality services.