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Flone Initiative • UNEP Blog • June 2026 When Women in E-Mobility Find Each Other, the Sector Changes Event Feature: E-Mobility Networking Session 2026 • 4th June 2026 • Sarova…
Safer Journeys: How Local Action is Driving Regional Change
Impact Story: Flone Initiative Kenya & East Africa Safer Journeys: How Local Action is Driving Regional Change Sexual and gender-based violence on public transport is not inevitable – it is…
Planting the Seeds of a Just Public Transport System in Makueni County
Planting the Seeds of a Just Public Transport System in Makueni County Background: Where Movement Meets Meaning Movement is more than travel. It is dignity in motion. It is the…
Leading the Way, Mobility Re-imagined: Highlights from the Women & Transport Africa Conference 2025
WTA 2025 Conference Leading the Way, Mobility Re-imagined: Highlights from the Women & Transport Africa Conference 2025 The 7th edition of the Women & Transport Africa (WTA) Conference took place…
Towards an Inclusive E-Mobility Landscape in Africa
Reflections from the Africa E-Mobility Week 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Under the crisp Addis skies, the hum of electric vehicles and the buzz of conversation merged into one collective rhythm,…
Driving Change: Unlocking Women’s Access to 2- & 3-Wheelers in Kenya
The 2- and 3-wheeler sector is more than just boda bodas and tuk-tuks. It is a multi-billion-shilling industry supporting over 2.5 million Kenyans and contributing about KES 600 billion annually,…
Pathways to Career Advancement & Entrepreneurship for Women in E-Mobility
Recently, FLONE initiative, in partnership with GIZ Kenya, held a workshop themed “Pathways to Career Advancement & Entrepreneurship for Women in E-Mobility. The workshop convened a multidisciplinary range of stakeholders…
Addressing Disability Inclusion among Public Transport Operators in Kenya in Partnership with the Kenya Bus Management Services Limited
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are popular buzzwords in our spaces. Many organizations display commitments to these principles, yet when it comes to people with disabilities, the very people who need…
Tackling Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Public Transport in Kenya: What We Learnt and What Comes Next
Flone Initiative has been on a mission to disseminate knowledge on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across our Women in Transport chapters in Nairobi and Nakuru. These trainings adopted participatory…
Women on Wheels: A Recap of Our Safe Helmet Wear Training
Empowering Women on the Road: A Recap of Our Safe Helmet Wear Training The World Health Organization reports that helmets can reduce the risk of fatal injuries by 37% for…
Sustainable Financing Models for Two- and three-wheeler vehicles In Nairobi
Two- and three-wheeler vehicles In Nairobi; Support for the establishment of sustainable financing models to enhance women’s access The two- and three-wheeler sector contributes two billion Kenyan shillings annually to…
Achieving Gender-Just Transition in E-mobility
Achieving a Gender-Just Transition in E-mobility requires ensuring equal participation, access, and opportunities for women. Women represent over 40% of the global workforce, contributing significantly to revenue generation and economic…
Empowering, Breaking Barriers, and Creating an Inclusive Future
Empowering, Breaking Barriers, and Creating an Inclusive Future The public transport sector is a significant employer in Kenya, making over USD 3.9 million in gross revenues per day. Women’s roles…
Reflecting on a Milestone: The Impact of the Legal Clinic Training for Women in Transport
On August 28, 2024, a major event unfolded in Nakuru County, marking an important moment for women in the transport industry. Flone Initiative and Amka Africa Justice Initiative, two organizations…
Lived Experiences Of Persons With Disabilities Navigating The Kenyan Public Transport System
Public transport provides access to education, healthcare, social services, and work. However, Persons with disabilities face extreme challenges when navigating public transport. Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on…
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Bridging the Gaps: Advancing Inclusivity in Public Transport for Women, Children, Older Persons, and Persons with Disabilities in the Government of Makueni County in Kenya
In Kenya, devolution has enabled rapid urbanization and increased demand for public transportation. Yet, these systems often fall short of addressing the diverse needs of women, children, older adults, and…
Nakuru Code of Conduct
The Nakuru County Government, with support from the Flone Initiative and the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI), convened for a crucial engagement session. This gathering focuses on the final draft…
The ABC Place Accessibility Audit
The ABC Place accessibility audit kicked off a new chapter in accessibility led by the Flone Initiative in collaboration with key partners such as the National Council for Persons with…
Makueni County’s Path to Inclusive Public Transport
Makueni County’s Path to Inclusive Public Transport kicked off recently with a partnership with Flone Initiative. Both parties convened a technical working group meeting to empower vulnerable groups, underscoring its…
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