Who We Are

A US-registered data science and AI firm — founded to harness the power of data for good, with deep expertise across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Our Story

Data Science
With Purpose

ZURI Insights was built on a simple but powerful idea: that data, when applied with rigor and empathy, can transform how organizations serve people.

Founded by practitioners with frontline experience in international development, public health, and enterprise analytics, we bridge the gap between technical excellence and real-world impact.

We are US-registered with active delivery teams and in-country presence across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe — giving our clients the best of global standards with genuine local knowledge.

Our multidisciplinary team includes data scientists, public health specialists, software engineers, M&E experts, and domain advisors who have worked across more than 18 countries with some of the world's most complex data challenges.

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12+
Years of applied data science expertise
80+
Projects delivered globally
18+
Countries with active presence
Headquarters
Washington, DC — USA
Regional offices: Nairobi · Dubai · London
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every project, every team, every decision.

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Rigor Without Compromise

Every model, analysis, and recommendation is held to the highest scientific standards — reproducible, auditable, and explainable.

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Local Roots, Global Standards

We combine international best practices with genuine in-country knowledge. No parachute consulting — we operate from within.

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Ethical by Design

Responsible AI is non-negotiable. We embed privacy, consent, equity, and bias mitigation into every project from day one.

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Partnership Over Delivery

We build lasting capability in our client organizations. The goal is independence, not dependency.

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Impact-First Thinking

We measure success by outcomes — lives improved, decisions made, resources better allocated — not just deliverables shipped.

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Data Sovereignty

Especially in sensitive contexts — health, humanitarian, financial — we ensure communities retain control of their own data.

Our Footprint

Global Reach, Local Depth

US-registered with active operations across three continents — 18+ countries and growing.

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Africa
Kenya · Nigeria · Ethiopia · Ghana · Tanzania · South Africa · Rwanda · Uganda · Senegal
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia · UAE · Jordan · Egypt · Iraq · Lebanon
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Europe & US
United Kingdom · Germany · France · Netherlands · Washington DC (HQ)
Our People

The Team Behind the Insights

Multidisciplinary experts in data science, public health, international development, and engineering.

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Dr. James Kariuki

Founder & CEO

15+ years in data science and development economics across East Africa and the US. Former World Bank data advisor.

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Dr. Sara Al-Mansouri

Head of Public Health Analytics

Epidemiologist and AI researcher with 12 years of health systems work across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Tobias Müller

Head of Data Engineering

Senior data architect and ML engineer with deep experience in large-scale data platforms for NGO and government clients in Europe and Africa.

Partners & Affiliations

Who We Work With

Trusted by international organizations, government bodies, and leading development institutions.

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United Nations Agencies

UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP program support

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World Bank Group

Data analytics and M&E technical assistance

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USAID Partners

Implementing partner for USAID-funded programs

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Government Ministries

MOH, MOF, and central planning bodies across Africa

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Academic Institutions

Joint research with leading universities in the US and UK

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INGOs

MSF, Save the Children, IRC, Mercy Corps technical support

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Private Sector

FinTech, agri-business, and health enterprise clients

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Research Networks

CGIAR, APHRC, and regional health research consortia

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Work With a Team That Cares

We're always looking for talented data scientists, engineers, public health specialists, and development practitioners.

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