Risk Assessment & Advisory

What we Assess (Scope of Risk Domains)

Projects in Kenya often fail because early warning signs are ignored—unclear land history, missing approvals, poor contractor capacity, weak financial controls, or unrealistic programmes.
Our role is to surface these risks early, quantify their potential impact, and provide practical mitigation strategies grounded in Kenyan project realities.

Land & Legal Risks

  • Ownership clarity, tenure type (freehold/leasehold), and any encumbrances, cautions, or restrictions.

  • Legitimacy of seller/developer claims vs. official records.

  • Regulatory exposure: need for LCB consent, Change-of-Use, subdivision approvals, or title regularization.

  • Off-plan governance: compliance with the Sectional Properties Act, sectional plan readiness, and developer track record.

  • Status of County development permissions, building approvals, zoning limits, and use restrictions.

  • Requirements for NEMA EIA depending on project scale and classification.

  • NCA project registration risks—particularly for construction works and contractor compliance.

  • Risks related to informal works or missing statutory documentation.

  • Program feasibility: are timelines realistic given scope, weather, approvals, and material lead times?

  • Contractor capacity: staffing, resource availability, equipment, past performance, and cashflow stability.

  • Workmanship and material quality risks from observed site conditions.

  • Health & Safety vulnerabilities (PPE, scaffolding, edge protection, temporary works).

  • Misaligned payment plans: advance payments without adequate security or milestone definitions.

  • Cost escalation risks due to materials, design changes, or poor procurement planning.

  • Weak documentation for variations and change control.

  • Lack of escrow or neutral payment oversight.

  • Communication gaps between diaspora clients and on-site teams.

  • Contractor insolvency or abandonment risk.

  • Neighborhood, access, and infrastructure risks—flood zones, road access, drainage, and utilities availability.

  • Social risks: neighbor disputes, boundary conflicts, informal land claims.

When clients engage this service

  • Before land purchase or paying a deposit.

  • Before signing a build contract, especially for diaspora-funded projects.

  • During stalled or problematic construction phases.

  • When considering whether to release large milestone payments.

  • When project overruns or contractor disputes begin to emerge.

  • For due diligence on off-plan units or large developments.

Deliverables you receive

  • Comprehensive risk register with ratings across:
    Likelihood × Impact, categorized as Low / Medium / High / Critical.

  • Contextual explanation of each risk with verified evidence.

  • Risk heat map (visual summary).

  • Short-term, medium-term, and long-term mitigation strategies.

  • Recommendations for sequencing, budget adjustments, or regulatory actions.

  • Comprehensive risk register with ratings across:
    Likelihood × Impact, categorized as Low / Medium / High / Critical.

  • Contextual explanation of each risk with verified evidence.

  • Risk heat map (visual summary).

  • Short-term, medium-term, and long-term mitigation strategies.

  • Recommendations for sequencing, budget adjustments, or regulatory actions.

  • Field verification to confirm physical conditions, workmanship, safety, and site access.

  • Evidence pack with time-stamped photos and video.

30-minute cross-time-zone review to refine decisions and map next steps.

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