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Building Strong Foundations

Our Institutional Strengthening pillar focuses on improving governance, enhancing accountability, and building capacity to drive lasting change. By strengthening the CFLA, we ensure we are well-equipped to deliver on our goals and create sustainable impact across all counties.

Our Programs Success Stories

47

Counties Supported

100+

Capacity Building Sessions

5

Strategic Plans Developed

About Institutional Strengthening

Strong and accountable institutions are essential for success. This pillar focuses on improving governance, enhancing accountability, and building capacity to drive lasting change. By strengthening the CFLA, we will ensure we are well-equipped to deliver on our goals and create sustainable impact across all counties.

"CFLA has established clear governance structures, a professional Secretariat, and onboarding tools for incoming First Ladies to ensure continuity despite five-year leadership changes."

Our Impact

  • Enhanced organizational capacity and efficiency
  • Improved program sustainability and continuity
  • Strengthened governance and accountability systems
  • Effective knowledge transfer between administrations
Institutional Strengthening

CFLA Secretariat team conducting a capacity building workshop for county teams

Our Focus Areas

Key initiatives under our Institutional Strengthening pillar

Governance Structures

Developing and implementing robust governance frameworks to guide CFLA operations and decision-making at all levels.

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Capacity Building

Training and skills development for CFLA members and staff to enhance program implementation and leadership.

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Transition Management

Structured processes to ensure smooth transitions between County First Ladies and continuity of programs.

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Monitoring & Evaluation

Systems to track program impact, measure outcomes, and ensure accountability to stakeholders.

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Partnership Development

Strengthening strategic alliances with government, private sector, and development partners.

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Knowledge Management

Systems to capture, store, and share institutional knowledge and best practices.

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Success Stories

Real impact from our Institutional Strengthening programs

EMPOWER Clinics

EMPOWER Clinics Continuity

Through our transition program, EMPOWER Clinics providing cancer screening have been successfully sustained across 18 counties despite leadership changes, ensuring uninterrupted services for vulnerable populations.

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ECD Program

ECD Smart Start Expansion

The ECD Smart Start program initiated in Siaya County has been expanded to 12 additional counties through our institutional strengthening efforts, benefiting thousands of young children.

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RMNCAH Advocacy

RMNCAH Advocacy Scaling

Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health advocacy initiatives started in Makueni County have been scaled nationally through CFLA's strengthened institutional capacity.

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Join Us in Building Strong Institutions

Your support can help us strengthen CFLA's capacity to deliver impactful programs across all 47 counties. Partner with us to build sustainable systems that create lasting change.