A practice built on craft, rigour and trust.
Jabali was founded by women engineers and project leaders who believe that great spaces come from a tight collaboration between design, construction and the people who will live in them.
Why clients choose Jabali.
Dual-degree expertise
Civil engineering, project management and quantity surveying — credentialed across UK, US, South Africa and Rwanda.
Full-service delivery
From the first feasibility conversation to the final furnishing — one accountable team, no handoffs.
Regional fluency
Experience across Africa, with active projects in Rwanda and DR Congo — and a clear understanding of local regulations and building practices in every market we work in.
Quality-first finishes
We take time to select suppliers based on reputation and reference — and partner with them to honour client wishes.
From first meeting
to final handover.
A single accountable team. Four stages. No surprises.
Listen & advise
We start with a site visit and a conversation about your goals, budget and lifestyle — then advise on feasibility, regulations and scope.
Design
Concept and architectural design, interior planning, and 3D visualisations — refined together until the design feels right.
Document & permit
Architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings. We handle all permit applications with the city or district authorities.
Build & supervise
Project execution from foundation to finishes. From custom villas to resort interiors, we handle every detail from the initial concept to the final handover — with quality and timeline reviews every step of the way.
The team behind
every project.
Dual-degree professionals with deep regional experience across Africa.
Lisette Buki
Founder & Chairperson
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Alabama at Huntsville. MBA in Project Management, Oklahoma Christian University. Dual-sector experience in private and public construction.
Lisette Gaju
Co Founder
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Rwanda. MSc in Hydro-Environment Engineering, Cardiff University, UK. Extensive experience in infrastructure project management and structural design.
Laurianne Usanase
Operations Director | Co Founder
Bachelor in Quantity Surveying, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa. Experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential projects across Rwanda, DR Congo and South Africa.
Ready to begin
Let's design and build
something remarkable.
Whether it's a residential renovation, a new build or a commercial development — tell us about your site and your vision. We'll bring the rest.