SETAC Engineering Consultancy delivers world-class civil engineering, environmental, and infrastructure solutions across Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, and beyond — trusted by UNICEF, UNOPS, FAO, and leading international organisations.
From asphalt roads in Mogadishu to flood risk management in South Sudan — SETAC transforms complex infrastructure challenges into lasting, sustainable solutions for communities across East Africa.
SETAC's multidisciplinary team of 30+ registered professionals provides end-to-end engineering consultancy services — from field surveys and feasibility studies to detailed design and full construction supervision.
Over 20 years operating in East Africa's most complex and challenging environments, with offices in 5 countries.
Trusted by UNICEF, UNOPS, FAO, GIZ, IOM, and Save the Children across Somalia, South Sudan, and beyond.
All projects delivered in compliance with FIDIC, Eurocodes, WHO, and SPHERE standards — on time and within budget.
SETAC Engineering Consultancy is one of East Africa's leading multidisciplinary engineering firms. Founded in 2004 and officially registered in Somalia in 2013, SETAC has grown into the trusted regional partner for United Nations agencies, international NGOs, governments, and development organisations across East and Central Africa. With offices in Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Nairobi, Juba, and Kinshasa — and active project presence in over ten countries — we combine deep local knowledge with international engineering standards to deliver results that matter
Offices in 5 countries with active project delivery in 10+ nations across East and Central Africa.
All services aligned to UNICEF, UNOPS, FAO and World Bank standards — with full environmental and social safeguards
IT solutions refer to a broad range of services and technologies designed to address
specific business needs, streamline operations, and drive growth.
Route alignment, pavement design, geotechnical investigations, traffic studies, and full construction supervision for urban and rural roads.
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Borehole supervision, water supply network design, hydrogeological surveys, sanitation construction, and water quality analysis.
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Structural design, construction supervision, material testing, school and health facility rehabilitation, and government building works.
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Full ESIA and ESMP preparation, environmental audits, stakeholder engagement, carbon credits assessments, and climate risk analysis.
Read MoreGeotechnical, topographic, and geophysical surveys; material testing; DTM and GIS mapping; site selection support.
Read MoreTechnical and economic feasibility, architectural and structural design, BOQ preparation, and tender document development.
Read MoreResident engineer services, construction quality assurance, contractor management, progress certification, and monthly reporting.
Read MoreHydrological modelling, flood infrastructure design, ESIA for climate projects, and capacity building for local institutions.
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Our senior leadership team brings registered professional expertise across civil, structural, architectural, water, and environmental engineering — ensuring every project benefits from hands-on senior oversight.
SETAC provided excellent civil engineering services. They were highly effective at managing the approval, design, and construction phases. Most importantly, they were outstanding communicators and very responsive throughout the project. The finished result was cost-effective and will serve our needs for years to come. We look forward to working with SETAC again.
We have been associated with SETAC across several projects since 2015. In every engagement, we find them talented, responsive, and thoroughly professional. We wholeheartedly recommend SETAC to any organisation seeking quality engineering work delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner
From the outset, SETAC demonstrated exceptional professionalism and organisation. Their team's technical depth, understanding of local conditions, and ability to deliver in complex operating environments made them an invaluable partner throughout the project lifecycle.
