For evidence-informed decisions!

FIKIRANI advisory Limited ('FIKIRANI') is a Tanzanian research and policy firm that works to provide leaders with the insights they need to make evidence-informed decisions. Our core areas of expertise are national security, international relations, governance and extractives.


Established in 2020, the firm is based in Dar Es Salaam but operates across East Africa. Our motto, Deciphering power, policy and markets, symbolises our curiosity and intellectual commitment. We go to great lengths to uncover the insights that would make a meaningful difference.


FIKIRANI offers unique value through thought-leadership, originality and rigour. We capitalise on our deep knowledge of contexts, broad network of contacts, decades of research experience, and leverage technological advances to deliver valuable insights.