The Institute for Research and Knowledge Translation in Africa (IRKTA) is a leading consultancy firm founded in 2022 and registered with PACRA in Zambia. Headquartered in Lusaka, with a growing presence in Nairobi, Kenya, IRKTA is committed to advancing research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), knowledge translation (KT), and capacity building across health and allied sectors in Africa.

IRKTA exists to promote locally driven, evidence-based solutions that respond to Africa’s unique development challenges. We work to strengthen individual and institutional capacities, influence policy environments, and support effective programming by integrating ethics, gender responsiveness, equity, and sustainability into everything we do.

With a strong belief in African-led development, we champion collaboration across countries, generate actionable insights through research, and bridge the gap between knowledge and action. Our services include research, training, postgraduate academic support, knowledge management, policy advocacy, M&E, and project implementation support. Through strategic partnerships and a growing network of regional branches, IRKTA empowers communities and institutions to lead transformative change ensuring that Africa’s development is driven by African knowledge, context, and leadership.