One architecture. Connected government.
We help governments and public institutions design the architecture, standards and roadmaps behind joined-up digital services — and build the capacity to sustain them.
From isolated systems to a single, citizen-centred service model
Enterprise architecture gives every institution a common language and set of standards for delivering services across agencies, an objective basis for reviewing ICT investment, and a faster, cheaper path to reliable e-services.
Who we work with
Engagements we take on
From a focused maturity assessment to a full national framework, each engagement can stand alone or form part of a larger programme.
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
National and institutional EA frameworks (GEAF/NEA): principles, reference models, standards and governance across business, data, application, technology and security.
Interoperability & Data Exchange
Interoperability frameworks across legal, organisational, semantic and technical layers, with API standards, data-sharing agreements and secure exchange platforms.
Digital Public Infrastructure
Architecture and roadmaps for the shared rails of digital government: digital identity, payments, data exchange and consent — designed on open standards.
Digital Government Strategy & Roadmaps
E-government and digital transformation strategies, prioritised investment roadmaps and implementation calendars aligned to national priorities.
Maturity Assessments & ICT Audits
Current-state and EA maturity assessments, high-level IT systems audits and gap analyses that give decision-makers an objective baseline.
Service Digitisation & Process Re-engineering
Business process re-engineering, one-stop-shop service models and digitisation methodologies for G2C, G2B and G2G services.
Technical Specifications & Procurement Support
Functional and non-functional specifications, infrastructure sizing, CAPEX/OPEX estimates, and TOR/RFP preparation for implementation phases.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Architecture
Security architecture, data classification and privacy-by-design controls aligned to ISO/IEC 27001 and national data-protection law.
Capacity Building & Programme Assurance
Training, mentorship and helpdesk support for public-sector teams, plus PMO and quality assurance for digital programmes.
Every framework we deliver is built to be…
Interoperable
Common standards, protocols and APIs so G2G, G2B and G2C services exchange data seamlessly.
Secure & Private
Security controls, governance and data-protection compliance embedded from the start.
Citizen-Centred
Consistent, usable and accessible (WCAG 2.2) services, built on the “once-only” principle so citizens never re-submit the same data.
Value for Money
An objective basis for reviewing ICT investment, reusing shared platforms and avoiding duplication.
Sustainable
Owned by the institution, with the skills, documentation and governance to maintain it.
A six-phase, TOGAF® ADM-aligned method
Tailored to each client’s terms of reference, timeline and funding milestones — every phase ends in a reviewable deliverable.
Mobilisation & Inception
- Agree governance, reporting lines and communication with the client’s project team
- Confirm scope, stakeholder map, risk register and a detailed, milestone-based work plan
- Gather existing policies, strategies, systems inventories and architecture artefacts
Institutions that share data securely — by design
Real interoperability is more than APIs. We address all four layers, so data can flow lawfully, reliably and with the same meaning everywhere.
Laws, regulations and data-sharing agreements that permit and govern exchange.
Aligned processes, responsibilities and service-level agreements between institutions.
Shared data models, code lists and registries so data means the same thing everywhere.
Secure APIs, messaging, identity and trust services that move the data.
Architecture
- TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition
- Zachman Framework
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010
- COBIT® 2019 governance
- ITIL® 4 / ISO/IEC 20000
Integration
- Service-oriented & event-driven architecture
- API management & gateways
- Microservices
- X-Road-style secure data exchange
- GovStack building blocks
Modelling
- ArchiMate® 3.2
- UML
- BPMN 2.0
- Systems Analysis & Design
- CASE tools (Sparx EA, Archi)
Standards
- OpenAPI 3 / REST
- OAuth 2.0 & OpenID Connect
- ISO/IEC 27001 & NIST CSF 2.0
- WCAG 2.2 accessibility
- Data protection by design
Benchmarked globally, built for Africa
We don’t invent frameworks from scratch. Our work draws on the standards, benchmarks and reference designs that governments and development partners already trust.
Benchmarked internationally
We baseline maturity using the dimensions of the UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and the World Bank GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI), so progress is measured the way funders and international rankings measure it.
Interoperability by design
Our interoperability frameworks cover the legal, organisational, semantic and technical layers defined by the European Interoperability Framework, and draw on proven patterns such as Estonia’s X-Road and the GovStack building-block specifications.
Digital public infrastructure
We architect the shared “rails” of digital government — identity, payments and data exchange — favouring open standards and open-source options such as MOSIP for identity and Mojaloop for interoperable payments to avoid vendor lock-in.
Aligned with African policy
Frameworks align with the AU Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–2030), the AU Data Policy Framework and the Malabo Convention on cyber security and personal data protection, as well as national law and plans — for example Kenya’s Data Protection Act 2019 and Digital Master Plan 2022–2032.
Why architecture programmes fail — and how we prevent it
Many government frameworks are approved and never used. Our method is designed around the failure points we see most often.
Frameworks that stay on the shelf
A governance model (architecture board, compliance reviews, investment gating) and trained owners, so the framework is used in every new ICT decision.
Duplicated registries and siloed systems
Authoritative base registries and the once-only principle: data is captured once and shared securely through a common exchange layer.
Vendor lock-in
Open standards, open APIs and technology-neutral specifications, so future procurements stay competitive.
Designs that ignore local realities
Low-bandwidth, mobile-first and offline-capable patterns for regions with limited connectivity, and USSD/SMS channels where smartphones are scarce.
Weak data protection
Privacy by design, data classification, consent and audit trails aligned to national data-protection law from day one.
Skills leave with the consultants
Capacity building runs through every phase — co-working, training, manuals and mentorship — not just at the end.
How we meet typical terms of reference
Enterprise architecture and digital-government tenders ask for similar things. Here is how we answer each one — and we map our proposal line by line to your ToR.
Registered consulting firm with core business in ICT
Technology Abreast is a registered Kenyan ICT consultancy whose core business is ICT strategy, governance, architecture and managed services.
Experience with EA frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
Our methodology is built on TOGAF® ADM and Zachman, modelled in ArchiMate®, UML and BPMN.
SOA, event-driven architecture and integration expertise
Interoperability and integration design is a core service: SOA, EDA, API management, microservices and EAI.
Qualified key experts (Team Leader, Architect, Integration)
We field PMP®-, TOGAF®-, ITIL®- and security-certified experts, scaled to the scope of each assignment.
Structured stakeholder consultation and validation
Consultation and validation are a dedicated phase of our method, with every comment tracked to resolution.
Technical specifications, costing and procurement documents
We produce specifications with CAPEX/OPEX and human-resource estimates, plus draft TOR/RFPs for implementation.
Capacity building and knowledge transfer
Training materials, helpdesk/mentorship and regular technical training are built into every engagement.
On-site delivery and safeguards compliance
Teams based on-site for the assignment, following national law and funders’ environmental, social and safeguarding standards.
A senior, multidisciplinary team
Our top-heavy delivery model fields senior consultants, not inexperienced staff. The team is scaled to each assignment and presented with full CVs in our proposals.
Team Leader
Overall delivery, client and stakeholder relationships, quality of every deliverable.
- Master’s in IT, Computer Science or Project Management
- PMP® or equivalent certification
- Enterprise architecture and large public-sector IT programmes
Enterprise Architect
Framework design, current-state and gap analysis, architecture documentation.
- TOGAF® / Zachman-certified
- Government and institutional EA design
- EA modelling and simulation tools
Integration & Interoperability Specialist
Integration patterns, API standards and data-exchange protocols.
- SOA, API management and microservices
- Middleware and enterprise application integration
- G2G and B2B integration
Business Process & Service Design Analyst
Process re-engineering, service design and user-centred digitisation.
- BPMN process modelling
- Service design and UX standards
- Requirements analysis (functional and non-functional)
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Specialist
Security architecture, risk assessment and data-protection compliance.
- ISO/IEC 27001 practice
- Security audits and risk assessment
- Data-protection and privacy controls
Capacity Building Lead
Training programmes, manuals, mentorship and knowledge transfer.
- Adult-learning and training design
- Technical training for developers
- Helpdesk and mentorship mechanisms
How we protect your programme
Milestone-linked delivery
Every payment milestone is tied to a clear, reviewable deliverable.
Independent quality review
Each deliverable is peer-reviewed by a senior consultant before submission.
Risk & issue management
A live risk register, reviewed with the client at every progress meeting.
Transparent reporting
Regular progress reports: work done, challenges and mitigations, next steps.
Client ownership
All reports, frameworks and data belong to the client and are handed over in full, in editable formats.
Confidentiality & ethics
Strict confidentiality, conflict-of-interest management and zero tolerance for misconduct.
Documents you own — and can act on
Enterprise architecture, answered
Common questions from ministries, agencies and development partners.
What is a Government Enterprise Architecture Framework (GEAF)?+
A GEAF is a shared blueprint for how government delivers digital services. It sets common principles, standards and reference models for business processes, data, applications, technology and security, so institutions can build services that work together instead of in silos.
Which frameworks and methods do you use?+
We align our work to TOGAF® ADM and the Zachman Framework, model with ArchiMate®, UML and BPMN, and design integration using service-oriented and event-driven architecture, API management and microservices. Service management and security follow ITIL®/ISO 20000 and ISO/IEC 27001 practice.
How long does an enterprise architecture assignment take?+
It depends on scope. Focused assessments can take a few weeks; a full national or institutional framework with stakeholder validation and capacity building typically takes four to nine months. We adapt our six-phase method to the client’s timeline and milestones.
Can you adapt to our terms of reference and funder requirements?+
Yes. We map our work plan, deliverables, reporting and team directly to your terms of reference, and follow the procurement, reporting and safeguard requirements of your government and development partners.
What will our institution receive at the end?+
An enterprise architecture framework with technical specifications, an interoperability framework, a digitisation roadmap and implementation plan with cost and resource estimates, draft procurement documents for implementation, and training materials — all owned by the client.
Do you support institutions after the framework is adopted?+
Yes. We provide structured capacity support — training, a helpdesk and mentorship mechanism, and advisory briefings for management — and can support implementation through PMO and quality-assurance services.
Can your team work on-site, including outside Kenya?+
Yes. Our core team can be based on-site for the duration of an assignment, with field visits for consultations and assessments, following the client’s travel and security protocols.
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