Overview & Presence in Kenya

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has an office in Nairobi, Kenya, which is part of its Africa network. The Nairobi office is one of several across the continent, including locations in Cairo, Casablanca, Lagos, and Johannesburg. Rather than operating as isolated country units, BCG runs under a “One Africa” model, where expertise and resources are shared across offices.

Leadership & Team

The Nairobi office is led by Mills Schenck, who specializes in corporate finance and strategy, advising on growth, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio, and investment strategy. The team in Kenya works closely with both private and public sector partners across East Africa, combining global expertise with local insights. Recruitment spans from entry-level analysts to experienced consultants and managers.

Practice Areas & Projects

The Kenya office covers a broad range of industries and domains, including:

Energy and utilities

Healthcare

Agribusiness and food systems

Consumer goods and retail

Technology, media, and telecommunications

Public sector and social impact

Financial institutions and banking

Examples of project themes include:

Sustainable aquaculture, such as supporting local firms in regenerative and sustainable fish farming.

Transformation and innovation programs that combine strategy, operations, and digital solutions.

Public and social impact initiatives, working with governments, NGOs, and development agencies.

Recruitment, Culture & Career Opportunities

BCG Kenya hires for consultant and business analyst roles, including graduate programs designed to train fresh university graduates through mentorship, rotations, and formal training.

The culture emphasizes a blend of global methodologies and local understanding. Consultants often work on cross-border projects within East Africa and also collaborate with BCG’s global network, gaining exposure to both regional and international challenges.

Challenges & Considerations

Market competition: BCG competes with other global consulting firms and regional strategy firms.

Local constraints: Projects often require adapting frameworks to fit local regulatory, financial, and institutional realities.

Talent pipeline: Recruiting and retaining top-tier consulting talent in the region can be a challenge.

Project complexity: Many East African projects involve multiple stakeholders, limited data, or political risk, demanding flexibility and practical implementation.