History of CFLA | County First Ladies Association

Our Founding

The County First Ladies Association (CFLA) was established in 2014 within Kenya's devolved governance framework following the 2010 Constitution as a platform uniting the wives of Kenya's County Governors.

The association was created to advocate for quality health care, education, and socioeconomic development, with a special focus on women, children, and other vulnerable groups across all 47 counties.

CFLA operates as a non-political and non-religious organization, aimed at harnessing the collective influence and solidarity of the County First Ladies to champion advocacy, community empowerment, and sustainable development at both the county and national levels.

Our Journey Through Time

Key milestones in CFLA's history of advocacy and community empowerment

2014

Establishment of CFLA

The County First Ladies Association was founded as a platform for the spouses of Kenya's 47 County Governors to unite their efforts in advocacy and community development.

2015-2019

Early Advocacy Programs

CFLA launched its first initiatives focusing on maternal and child health, education access, and women's empowerment across counties. The association began establishing partnerships with government agencies and NGOs.

2020

2020-2023 Strategic Plan

CFLA launched its first comprehensive strategic plan, formalizing its approach to advocacy and program implementation. Key focus areas included RMNCAH+N (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition), ECD support, and EMPOWER Clinics.

2021

Expansion of EMPOWER Clinics

CFLA established EMPOWER Clinics in 18 counties, providing critical cancer screening services, particularly for vulnerable populations, improving early detection and treatment access.

2022

Youth Mentorship Expansion

Through structured mentorship programs, CFLA organized holiday camps for girls in select counties, fostering leadership, life skills, and educational support.

2023

School Nutrition Initiatives

CFLA established kitchen gardens to enhance school nutrition, launched a school milk program in three counties, and rolled out a menstrual hygiene program in 11 counties, ensuring access to sanitary products and menstrual health education.

2024

Strategic Plan Evaluation

CFLA conducted a comprehensive evaluation of its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, identifying key successes, challenges, and lessons learned to inform future planning.

2025

2025-2028 Strategic Plan

Launch of the current strategic plan focusing on six key result areas: Health, Economic Empowerment, Education and Mentorship, Ending GBV, Environmental Sustainability, and Institutional Strengthening.

Our Strategic Evolution

How CFLA's focus areas have developed over time

2020-2023 Strategic Priorities

Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N)
Early Childhood Development (ECD) support
EMPOWER Clinics for cancer screening
Youth mentorship and development
School nutrition and health programs

2025-2028 Strategic Priorities

Health and nutrition initiatives
Economic empowerment programs
Comprehensive education and mentorship
Ending gender-based violence
Environmental sustainability and climate action
Institutional strengthening

Our Future Direction

Transitioning to County First Spouses Association by 2028

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and recognizing the evolving nature of county leadership, CFLA is transitioning to become the County First Spouses Association by 2028.

This strategic transition will involve:

Reviewing and updating key organizational documents
Comprehensive rebranding initiative
Policy and governance structure updates
Stakeholder engagement and awareness

This change reflects our commitment to inclusivity while maintaining our core mission of advocating for quality healthcare, education, and socioeconomic development across all 47 counties.

Our History