Building Resilient Infrastructure Across the Horn of Africa

Multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy specialising in road design, water supply, structural engineering, drainage, and irrigation — delivering technically excellent solutions in complex operating environments since 2016.

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Portfolio of Completed Projects

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF PRESIDENTIAL PALACE – SEA PORT ROAD

ClientBenadir Regional Administration (BRA)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Contract Amount$251,673.14
2023

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF 15 MAY – IFKA WARSHADAHA ROAD

ClientBenadir Regional Administration (BRA)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Contract Amount$206,590.00
2024

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF JAALE SEYAD ROAD

ClientBenadir Regional Administration (BRA)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Contract Amount$245,283.25
2022

DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN AND BILL OF QUANTITIES FOR REHABILITATION OF KISMAYO AIRPORT RUNWAY

ClientKULMIYE GENERAL SERVICES LIMITED
LocationKismayo, Somalia
Contract Amount$281,120.00
2021

FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE WAJIR TOWNSHIP ROADS (7kM)

ClientCounty Government of Wajir
LocationWajir, Kenya
Contract Amount$185,000.00
2018

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PRELIMINARY AND DETAILED DESIGN OF DOHO, KARAMA-2 AND DIBIRO ASPHALT ROADS IN ADADO GALGADUD REGION GALMUDUG STATE SOMALIA

ClientCentre for Peace and Democracy (CPD)
LocationAdado, Galmudug State, Somalia
Contract Amount$142,500.00
2020

PROPOSED TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYING, MATERIAL INVESTIGATION, AND DETAILED DESIGN OF GOBWEYN -SACMOJA CHECKPOINT 10KM AND 7M WIDE ROAD

ClientAlight Somalia
LocationKismayo, Somalia
Contract Amount$142,500.00
2020

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF PRESIDENTIAL PALACE – SEA PORT ROAD

ClientBenadir Regional Administration (BRA)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Contract Amount$251,673.14
2023

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF 15 MAY – IFKA WARSHADAHA ROAD

ClientBenadir Regional Administration (BRA)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Contract Amount$206,590.00
2024

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF JAALE SEYAD ROAD

ClientBenadir Regional Administration (BRA)
LocationMogadishu, Somalia
Contract Amount$245,283.25
2022

DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN AND BILL OF QUANTITIES FOR REHABILITATION OF KISMAYO AIRPORT RUNWAY

ClientKULMIYE GENERAL SERVICES LIMITED
LocationKismayo, Somalia
Contract Amount$281,120.00
2021

FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE WAJIR TOWNSHIP ROADS (7kM)

ClientCounty Government of Wajir
LocationWajir, Kenya
Contract Amount$185,000.00
2018

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PRELIMINARY AND DETAILED DESIGN OF DOHO, KARAMA-2 AND DIBIRO ASPHALT ROADS IN ADADO GALGADUD REGION GALMUDUG STATE SOMALIA

ClientCentre for Peace and Democracy (CPD)
LocationAdado, Galmudug State, Somalia
Contract Amount$142,500.00
2020

PROPOSED TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYING, MATERIAL INVESTIGATION, AND DETAILED DESIGN OF GOBWEYN -SACMOJA CHECKPOINT 10KM AND 7M WIDE ROAD

ClientAlight Somalia
LocationKismayo, Somalia
Contract Amount$142,500.00
2020

Deep Regional Expertise.
Global Standards.

XUUB Engineering Limited is a multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy registered in both Somalia and Kenya, with operational offices in Mogadishu, Kismayo, and Nairobi. Founded in 2016 in Kenya and 2022 in Somalia, we deliver end-to-end engineering design and consultancy services across the full spectrum of civil infrastructure — from roads and bridges to water supply systems, buildings, drainage, and irrigation schemes.

Our team combines deep working knowledge of Somalia's security, logistical, and environmental conditions with internationally-qualified engineers experienced in World Bank, UNOPS, and UN-Habitat funded programmes. We maintain established partnerships with local entities and bring proven familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks, land tenure systems, and humanitarian operating environments.

Our Mission

To deliver technically excellent, context-sensitive engineering solutions that connect communities, enable trade, and build climate resilience across the Horn of Africa.

Our Vision

To be the Horn of Africa's most trusted engineering consultancy — recognised for technical rigour, local knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

World Bank ESFAASHTO StandardsClimate-Resilient DesignISO 9001 AlignediRAP MethodologySphere Standards

Sectors We Serve

Comprehensive civil engineering consultancy across six core infrastructure sectors — each delivered with the same commitment to quality and regional understanding.

Roads & Highways

Feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed engineering design of trunk roads, rural roads, and cross-border corridors across diverse terrain and security environments.

Water Supply & Sanitation

Design of water treatment plants, distribution networks, boreholes, elevated storage tanks, and wastewater collection and treatment systems for urban and rural communities.

Buildings & Structures

Structural design for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings including foundations, reinforced concrete, and steel frame design with seismic consideration.

Irrigation & Agriculture

Canal design, sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, dam feasibility, flood control structures, and agricultural water management for arid and semi-arid regions.

Drainage & Flood Control

Stormwater management, urban drainage master planning, culvert and bridge hydraulics, flood risk assessment, and climate-resilient drainage infrastructure.

Electrical & Energy

Power distribution design for infrastructure projects, solar energy systems, street lighting design, and electrical services for buildings and public facilities.

Technical Services

End-to-end consultancy capabilities from inception through design, tendering, and construction supervision.

Feasibility Studies

Technical, economic, environmental, and social feasibility assessments with multi-criteria analysis for investment decision-making.

Detailed Engineering Design

Full geometric, structural, and pavement design with construction drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities.

Geotechnical Investigation

Field sampling, lab testing, DCP, CBR testing, subgrade characterisation, and foundation design recommendations.

Hydrology & Hydraulic Design

Catchment analysis, flood modelling, cross-drainage design, scour protection, and climate change impact assessment.

Road Safety Auditing

Independent safety assessments at all design stages aligned with iRAP methodology and international best practice.

Environmental & Social Safeguards

ESIA, RAP, stakeholder engagement, and safeguard compliance aligned with World Bank ESF and national frameworks.

Feasibility Studies

Technical, economic, environmental, and social feasibility assessments with multi-criteria analysis for investment decision-making.

Detailed Engineering Design

Full geometric, structural, and pavement design with construction drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities.

Geotechnical Investigation

Field sampling, lab testing, DCP, CBR testing, subgrade characterisation, and foundation design recommendations.

Hydrology & Hydraulic Design

Catchment analysis, flood modelling, cross-drainage design, scour protection, and climate change impact assessment.

Road Safety Auditing

Independent safety assessments at all design stages aligned with iRAP methodology and international best practice.

Environmental & Social Safeguards

ESIA, RAP, stakeholder engagement, and safeguard compliance aligned with World Bank ESF and national frameworks.

Feasibility Studies

Technical, economic, environmental, and social feasibility assessments with multi-criteria analysis for investment decision-making.

Detailed Engineering Design

Full geometric, structural, and pavement design with construction drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities.

Geotechnical Investigation

Field sampling, lab testing, DCP, CBR testing, subgrade characterisation, and foundation design recommendations.

Hydrology & Hydraulic Design

Catchment analysis, flood modelling, cross-drainage design, scour protection, and climate change impact assessment.

Road Safety Auditing

Independent safety assessments at all design stages aligned with iRAP methodology and international best practice.

Environmental & Social Safeguards

ESIA, RAP, stakeholder engagement, and safeguard compliance aligned with World Bank ESF and national frameworks.

Survey & Remote Sensing

Topographic survey, cadastral mapping, aerial photography, UAV mapping, and satellite-based corridor assessment.

Quantity Surveying & Cost Advisory

BOQ preparation, unit rate analysis, value engineering, cost estimation, and construction procurement support.

Construction Supervision

Site inspection, quality assurance, progress monitoring, interim payment certification, and contract administration.

Transport Economics

Traffic surveys, demand forecasting, economic evaluation (HDM-4), cost-benefit analysis, and multi-criteria appraisal.

Structural & Bridge Design

Reinforced concrete and steel bridge design, structural assessment, load rating, and retrofit design for existing structures.

Project Management

Programme planning, resource scheduling, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting for multi-lot projects.

Survey & Remote Sensing

Topographic survey, cadastral mapping, aerial photography, UAV mapping, and satellite-based corridor assessment.

Quantity Surveying & Cost Advisory

BOQ preparation, unit rate analysis, value engineering, cost estimation, and construction procurement support.

Construction Supervision

Site inspection, quality assurance, progress monitoring, interim payment certification, and contract administration.

Transport Economics

Traffic surveys, demand forecasting, economic evaluation (HDM-4), cost-benefit analysis, and multi-criteria appraisal.

Structural & Bridge Design

Reinforced concrete and steel bridge design, structural assessment, load rating, and retrofit design for existing structures.

Project Management

Programme planning, resource scheduling, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting for multi-lot projects.

Survey & Remote Sensing

Topographic survey, cadastral mapping, aerial photography, UAV mapping, and satellite-based corridor assessment.

Quantity Surveying & Cost Advisory

BOQ preparation, unit rate analysis, value engineering, cost estimation, and construction procurement support.

Construction Supervision

Site inspection, quality assurance, progress monitoring, interim payment certification, and contract administration.

Transport Economics

Traffic surveys, demand forecasting, economic evaluation (HDM-4), cost-benefit analysis, and multi-criteria appraisal.

Structural & Bridge Design

Reinforced concrete and steel bridge design, structural assessment, load rating, and retrofit design for existing structures.

Project Management

Programme planning, resource scheduling, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting for multi-lot projects.

Our Approach

A proven five-phase methodology refined through delivery of complex infrastructure design assignments in security-constrained environments. Each phase builds upon rigorous quality gates to ensure technically sound, client-accepted deliverables.

Design Standards We Apply

  • AASHTO – Geometric & Pavement Design
  • ERA / Kenya Road Design Manual
  • BS & Eurocode – Structural Design
  • HEC-RAS / Rational Method – Hydraulics
  • HDM-4 – Economic Evaluation
  • iRAP – Road Safety Assessment
  • World Bank ESF – Safeguards

Inception & Mobilisation

Month 1

Stakeholder consultation, baseline data collection, security assessment, team deployment, and inception report preparation.

Field Investigation

Months 1–3

Topographic survey, geotechnical testing, traffic counts, hydrological assessment, environmental screening, and material sampling.

Preliminary Design

Months 2–4

Route option analysis, geometric design alternatives, preliminary drainage and pavement design, economic evaluation, and option recommendation.

Detailed Design

Months 4–7

Final geometric design, structural details, drainage design, road safety audit, full BOQ, specifications, and tender documentation.

Review & Delivery

Month 8

Quality assurance review, client presentations, document submission, response to review comments, and final design package delivery.

Trusted By

Our Clients & Development Partners

ActionAid
Alight
Benadir Regional Administration
CPD Somalia
CRS
DAI
DKH
EDC
FAO
Global Giving
IOM
IRC
KeNHA
LOOP
MENTOR Initiative
NIS Foundation
Oxfam
SSWC
Save the Children
Somalia Stability Fund
UNDP
UNOCHA-SHF
UNICEF
Welthungerhilfe

Our Leadership Team

Named, qualified specialists with direct experience in Somalia's operating environment — professionally registered across both Kenya and Somalia.

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Eng. Abdullahi A. Mohamud

Design Manager / Team Leader

M.Sc. Structural Eng. (USM Malaysia) · B.Sc. Civil Eng. (UET Pakistan)

15+ years

Somali · English · Arabic

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Eng. Butichi R. Khamisi

Materials / Geotechnical Engineer

B.Sc. Civil Eng. · EBK Registered (E441)

12+ years

English · Kiswahili

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Eng. Andrew M. Mungo

Structural / Bridge Engineer

MBA (JKUAT) · M.Sc. Structural Eng. · EBK A3151

14+ years

English · Kiswahili

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Eng. Ahmed A. Mohamud

Hydrologist / Hydraulics Engineer

M.Sc. Structural Eng. (UPM Malaysia) · B.Sc. Civil Eng.

10+ years

Somali · English

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Eng. Francis N. Kunina

Road Safety Specialist

B.Sc. Civil Eng. · EBK Registered

10+ years

English · Kiswahili

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Nelson N. Ndiritu

Quantity Surveyor

B.Sc. QS (UoN) · BORAQS Reg. Q832

12+ years

English · Kiswahili

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Eng. Nyateko A. Samuel

Electrical Engineer

B.Sc. Electrical Eng.

8+ years

English · Kiswahili

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Eng. Omar Abdi Arab

Hydrologist

B.Sc. Hydrology & Civil Eng.

10+ years

Somali · English · Arabic

Let's Build Together

Whether you're a development partner, government agency, contractor, or fellow consultant — we welcome enquiries about our engineering consultancy services across Somalia, Kenya, and the wider Horn of Africa region.

Head Office
Mogadishu, Somalia
Hodan District
Southern Office
Kismayo, Jubaland State
Field operations base
Kenya Office
Nairobi, Kenya
Regional coordination
Enquiries
xuubengineering@gmail.com
Phone
+254 722 232 675 / +252 615 924 574

Registrations & Affiliations

Our professional credentials

  • Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
    Multiple registered professional engineers (A3151, E441, A3478 & others)
  • Institution of Engineers, Somalia
    Registered professional engineering consultancy
  • BORAQS — Kenya
    Registered Quantity Surveyor, Serial No. Q 832
  • Communications Authority of Kenya
    Licensed telecommunications survey (TL/TP/IMWE)
  • World Bank
    ESF-trained practitioners across environmental & social safeguards
  • UNOPS Vendor Registry
    Registered supplier for infrastructure consultancy services

Areas of Operation

Somalia — NationwideKenyaEthiopia (Cross-border)DjiboutiHorn of Africa Region