WHO WE ARE

Championing Women's Safety in Public Transport

Flone is an award-winning women-led charitable Trust promoting the mobility rights of vulnerable groups by providing and implementing human-centred solutions.

Our Story

Our journey from inception to what the future holds

Naomi Mwaura, Flone’s Founding Director, grew up watching her uncles work as public vehicle drivers, conductors and cleaners. Naomi did not see the matatu industry as a lost cause but as a misunderstood and neglected industry. At one time, however, she was physically assaulted by public vehicle conductors. These contrasting experiences demonstrated the need for an initiative that would improve the lives of public transport operators, create safer spaces for women, and change the matatu industry for the better.

Flone Initiative is a name combination of Naomi’s parents, Florence and Nehemiah, who were the first supporters of the initiative.

Today, Flone Initiative has grown in strength and impact, gaining visibility, authority and legitimacy as an agent of positive change within the transportation industry.

Our Core Values

Passion

Driven by unwavering commitment to the cause.

Empathy

Understand, support, and uplift with compassion.

Accountability

Transparently commit to responsibility and results.

Integrity

Always adhering to moral principles with honesty.

Respect for diversity

Honor and celebrate diverse experiences.

Innovation

Fostering creative solutions for change.

Mission
To promote a safe, inclusive, and accessible public mobility system for all,
especially for vulnerable and marginalized groups in Kenya, through research, policy engagement, and advocacy.
Vision
A just public mobility system

What We Do

We're driven to stand in the gap for women in the transport sector

We at Flone Initiative are a women-led organization committed to transforming public transportation systems in Africa, making them safer, more inclusive, and accessible for women, youth, persons with disabilities, children, and other vulnerable groups. Through our engagement with service providers, capacity development, research, knowledge generation, and advocacy, we aim to promote behavioral change and foster a just public transit environment. Our mission is to reshape the transportation landscape by addressing gender equity, inclusion, and mobility challenges, while empowering communities and amplifying the voices of marginalized groups in the sector. By collaborating with stakeholders, we at Flone Initiative strive to create sustainable and equitable transportation solutions across the continent.

Where We Work

Key Defining Moments Throughout Our Fulfilling Journey

Our work doesn't stop with these three countries. We aim to impact more countries in Africa through your support. Let's create safe, sustainable and accessible public transportation spaces.

Milestones

Key Defining Moments Throughout Our Fulfilling Journey

Flone Initiative is legally registered

Press Conference to condemn the stripping of a woman in Nyeri town, Kenya.

Nyeri and Kisumu intergender Dialogues in response to the women stripped off their clothes at bus terminals.

Githurai training with in response to a woman stripped off her clothes at the Githurai Market.

Report it Stop it crowdmapping platform developed in partnership with Ushahidi

#MyDressMyChoice

#MyDressMyChoice campaign that saw thousands of women protest the harassment and violence perpetrated against women in the Kenya public transport system. The campaign led to public discussion on the issue, legal reforms, revised national driving school curriculum and more civil societies working on creating safe public spaces

Usalama Wa Uma

Development of the Usalama Wa Uma training manual and program: In addition to prevention of sexual violence training, the program incorporated trainings on customer service and professional development

Development and launch of Women in Transportation (WIT) Program

First Inaugural Eastern Africa Women in Transport Conference

We envision a world where everyone is able to experience all freedoms of mobility.

Get Involved

See various ways you can support our causes

Join us in reshaping the landscape of public transportation across Africa. Our mission is to not only enhance convenience but also prioritize safety for all, with a particular focus on the needs of women commuters, professionals, and individuals with disabilities. Together, let’s forge a path toward inclusive and accessible transit systems that empower every member of our communities.

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