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DEMOCRACY AT WORK PROJECT WITH Forge funders
DEMOCRACY AT WORK PROJECT WITH Forge funders
Building Resilient Women Worker Organisations in Kenya
Building Resilient Women Worker Organisations in Kenya
Across Kenya, women in commercial and app-based transport continue to face economic insecurity, unsafe working environments, limited representation, and exclusion from decision-making spaces within the transport and gig economy sectors.
The Women Commercial Drivers Association of Kenya (WCDA-K), through the support of the Forge Fund, is implementing a project focused on organising women workers, strengthening leadership, and building sustainable structures that place women drivers at the centre of advocacy and economic empowerment.
This project seeks to strengthen women-led organising by expanding active chapters, building leadership and governance systems, and advancing policy advocacy around the realities affecting women in transport and platform work.
Our work focuses on creating a cohesive national movement of women commercial drivers that is visible, organised, sustainable, and capable of advancing the rights and livelihoods of women workers across Kenya.
At the same time, the project seeks to diversify the livelihoods for women in the commercial transport industry by providing an avenue where young women can acquire skills in vehicle mechanics and earn a living through car maintenance services at our service station.
Key Advocacy Areas
Key Advocacy Areas
The project continues to advocate for reforms and protections that reflect the realities of women in transport and app-based work, including:
Paid maternity protections for app-based workers
Safer and dignified working conditions
Protection against harassment and gender-based violence
Fairer and more transparent platform systems with minimal algorithmic management
Greater recognition and representation of women workers in policy spaces.
not our boss
not our boss
The app is not our boss because it is merely a digital tool that connects drivers to passengers; it does not carry the risks of the job, pay for vehicle maintenance, determine our livelihoods, or replace our right to dignity, fair treatment, collective voice, and participation in decisions that affect our work.
We went on strike
We went on strike
Women commercial drivers joined the strike because the rising cost of fuel, declining earnings, and unfair conditions in the transport sector have made it increasingly difficult for women to earn a safe, dignified, and sustainable livelihood. The action was a call for economic justice, fair treatment, and meaningful participation in decisions that affect our work."
We are supermoms
We are supermoms
Women commercial drivers are supermoms. We are drivers, mothers, carers, and breadwinners who balance long hours on the road with the responsibility of supporting our families. Every day, we overcome challenges to provide, protect, and build a better future for those who depend on us.
Our solidarity.
Our solidarity.
We are grateful to everyone who stood in solidarity with us during the strike because their support showed that our concerns matter. Their voices, encouragement, and understanding strengthened our call for fair working conditions, economic justice, and dignity for all transport workers.
Gender Conversations
Gender Conversations
We host gender conversations that highlight women’s experiences in transport, challenge stereotypes, and promote equality. These dialogues empower women drivers and inspire communities to embrace safer, inclusive roads.
SAfe roads for Women
SAfe roads for Women
Road safety for women in Kenya is vital, addressing our vulnerabilities such as harassment, poor infrastructure, and limited training. Empowering women drivers ensures safer roads, equality, and stronger community resilience nationwide.
Autocare Training
Autocare Training
Our women’s autocare training equips participants with skills in tyre changes, engine checks, and safety basics. Running quarterly since 2024, it has trained 120 women, boosting confidence and road independence.
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