British Standards. African Expertise and Knowledge.
Success in African cannabis markets requires more than capital—it requires access to the decision-makers who shape policy and proven regulatory expertise.
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Our CEO was raised and educated in Europe, holding dual African citizenship. Trained to British business standards and Western investor expectations, yet possessing 20+ years of experience navigating African governmental systems at the highest levels.
This rare combination delivers what international investors need most: a consultant who understands what you require and how African systems actually function.
In Africa, British standards represent trust, professionalism, and institutional credibility. HeKa Consultants operates to British professional standards in all aspects of service delivery—from quality systems and documentation to compliance frameworks and project management.
Your investment receives the professionalism of London, with the access of Lagos, Lilongwe, and Accra.
"We speak both languages—the language of international investment and the language of African governance. Most consultants speak only one."
HeKa Consultants does not simply advise on African cannabis policy. We shape it. Our team has provided direct counsel to heads of state, government agencies, and regulatory authorities across the continent — delivering results that no other consultancy can claim.
HeKa Consultants has been engaged with Malawi's Cannabis Regulatory Authority, working in direct conjunction with the Director General of the CRA to promote the cannabis industry in Malawi, and launched the largest cannabis education programme in the history of Africa. In partnership with the Authority, we initiated a nationwide teaching programme aligned with the Malawian government's strategic objective of transitioning millions of former tobacco farmers into the legal cannabis industry. This programme is equipping thousands of farmers with internationally recognised cultivation techniques, compliance standards, and quality assurance practices — building the agricultural workforce that will power Malawi's cannabis economy for decades to come. The downloadable teaching programme on this website is an extension of our commitment to that mission.
HeKa's founder secured what is understood to be Nigeria's only known government-issued permit to cultivate, harvest, process, and export cannabis-derived medicine — a landmark achievement in a nation of over 220 million people and Africa's largest economy. In addition, we have provided strategic advice and guidance directly to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, contributing to the dialogue on how Nigeria can harness the medical cannabis sector for economic growth while maintaining robust regulatory oversight.
HeKa Consultants has delivered strategic advisory presentations and formal recommendations directly to the Deputy Director General of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission, providing expert guidance on regulatory frameworks, licensing structures, and international best practices for the development of Ghana's cannabis sector. Our engagement with NACOC positions HeKa at the forefront of policy dialogue in one of West Africa's most promising cannabis markets.
HeKa Consultants has provided strategic advice, guidance, and formal recommendations to Liberia's Vice President, Her Excellency Chief Dr Jewel Howard Taylor, on the development of a medical cannabis regulatory framework. This engagement at the highest level of government demonstrates the trust that African leaders place in HeKa's expertise and our ability to deliver policy guidance that is both internationally credible and tailored to each nation's unique circumstances.
"From regulatory authorities to heads of state, HeKa Consultants operates where decisions are made — because access at the highest levels is not a privilege we seek, it is a service we deliver."
HeKa Consultants is Africa's premier cannabis regulatory consultancy, founded on a principle that sets us apart: success in emerging African cannabis markets requires more than industry knowledge—it demands direct access to the decision-makers who shape policy.
Our founders maintain personal relationships with heads of state, ministers, and regulatory authorities across multiple African nations. This isn't networking—it's proven access that has delivered licenses, navigated policy changes, and opened markets that remain closed to others.
We serve sophisticated investors who recognize that the next frontier of cannabis opportunity isn't in oversaturated Western markets or unstable Asian jurisdictions—it's in Africa, where first-mover advantages still exist for those with the right connections.
"The companies that succeed in Africa are those bold enough to enter before the world is ready."