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 AIA-standard work stages. No surprises.
Pre-design
Listen & advise
Site visits, programming and feasibility — we discuss your goals, budget and lifestyle and advise on zoning, regulations and scope.
Schematic Design
Concept & visualisation
Concept and architectural design, interior planning, and 3D visualisations — refined together until the design feels right.
Construction Documents
Drawings & permitting
Architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings issued for permit. We handle all submissions to city or district authorities.
Construction Administration
Build & supervise
Project execution from foundation to finishes. We handle every detail — from initial concept through final handover — with quality and timeline reviews at every milestone.
The team behind
every project.
Dual-degree professionals with deep regional experience across Africa.
Lisette Gaju
Co-Founder & Managing Director
MSc in Hydro-Environment Engineering, Cardiff University, UK. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Rwanda. Extensive experience in infrastructure project management, civil engineering, environmental studies.
Lisette Buki
Co-Founder & Chairperson
MBA in Project Management, Oklahoma Christian University. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Alabama at Huntsville. Dual-sector experience in private and public construction.
Laurianne Usanase
Co-Founder & Operations Director
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.