Train. Execute. Deliver Results.

Practical, hands-on training and consultancy trusted by leading organizations across Africa. From M&E and Data to Strategy and Leadership — we enable teams to apply tools the next day at work.

10,000+
Professionals Trained
28+
Countries Reached
500+
Organizations Served
95%
Satisfaction Rate

Trusted by Organizations Across Africa

A selection of partners and clients we've worked with on training and consultancy engagements.

KCCB
LWF
UNESCO
GIZ
PCCB
REFUSHE
IDLO
UNHCR

Why VASL

We don't just teach — we help your teams execute and measure results.

Hands-On & Practical

Real datasets, real projects, zero fluff. Our training is designed to be applied immediately.

Africa-Wide Expertise

Operations and alumni in 28+ countries with deep understanding of local contexts.

Measurable Results

MEL dashboards, KPIs, and post-training coaching to ensure lasting impact.

Seasoned Faculty

Practitioners with 10–20+ years of experience in their respective fields.

Customizable & On-Site

Delivered on-site, hybrid, or virtual to meet your organization's needs.

Post-Training Support

3-month follow-up coaching and communities to embed learning.

Flagship Programs

Designed to be applied the next day at work.

Certified M&E Professional

Frameworks, indicators, data, reporting.

Resource Mobilization & Proposals

Donor mapping and winning bids.

Training of Trainers (ToT)

Adult learning and facilitation.

Supervisory Skills

Delegation, feedback, and performance rhythms.

Customer Care

Service standards and complaint handling.

Personal Branding

Positioning, storytelling, executive presence.

Performance Management

KPIs, OKRs, and coaching systems.

Effective Budgeting

Forecasting and donor compliance.

Data Analysis

SPSS, Power BI, R, Stata, Tableau.

Project Management

From initiation to closure.

Finance for Non-Finance

Financial literacy for decision-makers.

360-Degree Appraisal

Design, rollout, and analytics.

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Consultancy Services

Beyond training, we deliver hands-on consultancy that embeds systems and builds capacity.

M&E Systems & Evaluations

Baselines, dashboards, ToCs, indicator frameworks designed for your context and ready to deploy.

Strategy & Performance

Strategic plans, OKRs, organizational reviews that drive measurable outcomes.

Data & Analytics

Visualization, pipelines, data governance infrastructure that turns data into decisions.

Resource Mobilization

Donor mapping, proposal labs, funding portfolios that secure sustainable funding.

Results in Action

Evidence of impact from our programs and consulting engagements.

GIZ

Trained 120 officers across 4 countries; 93% applied M&E tools within 30 days.

120 Officers 4 Countries 93% Applied
UNESCO

Delivered PM & MEL series; standardized results reporting across 3 programs.

3 Programs Standardized
IDLO

Built RBM toolkit and coached teams; improved grant reporting quality.

RBM Toolkit Quality Improved
UNHCR

Designed dashboard framework for refugee assistance programs across East Africa.

Dashboard Built East Africa

"The most practical training we've received. Our team shipped dashboards in a week."

Program Manager
INGO Consortium

"Clear frameworks, strong facilitation, measurable outcomes."

Director
Government Agency

"Coaching after the course made all the difference."

HR Lead
Regional NGO

Delivery & Certification

We deliver programs on-site, virtually, or hybrid — complete with certificates and 3-month post-training support.

Delivery Modes

On-Site Training
Virtual Sessions
Hybrid Format
Cohort Learning

Post-Training Support

3-Month Coaching
Alumni Communities
Job Aids & Tools
Templates Library

All learning objectives mapped to measurable outcomes

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About VASL

Building capacity across Africa through practical training and evidence-based consulting

Dr. Benson Kiarie

Our Story

Founded by Dr. Benson Kiarie, VASL has trained over 10,000 professionals across 28+ countries, partnering with governments, NGOs, and corporates to build capacity in monitoring, evaluation, data analytics, and strategic leadership.

Our approach combines academic rigor with practical application, ensuring that every program delivers measurable results. With deep expertise in M&E, resource mobilization, and organizational development, we enable African organizations to achieve their strategic goals through evidence-based decision-making.

Our Pan-African reach and alumni network span from Nairobi to Accra, from Kigali to Addis Ababa, creating a community of practice that continues to drive excellence across the continent.

Our Impact Across Africa

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Our Pan-African Reach

28+
Countries
10,000+
Alumni
500+
Organizations
Kenya Ghana Rwanda Tanzania Uganda Ethiopia Nigeria South Africa Zambia Malawi Zimbabwe Mozambique Somalia South Sudan +14 More

Resources & Downloads

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Course Catalog

Full list of programs, outlines, and outcomes.

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Company Profile

Our story, approach, and faculty team.

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Case Studies

Select engagements and impact reports.

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Talk to Us

Request a proposal, ask a question, or book a consultation.

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Email

ceo@vantageafricaleaders.com

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Phone

+254 101 535 803

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Location

Nairobi, Kenya
Astrol Business Centre, Thika Road Opposite Garden City Mall

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