Maono: Igniting a Grassroots Revolution in Kilifi County
In the heart of Kilifi County, an extraordinary transformation is taking root. Maono has fundamentally reimagined how community-based organisations (CBOs) unite, mobilise, and create lasting change. Three years of groundbreaking work have proven a powerful truth: when grassroots changemakers receive the right tools and networks, they achieve what once seemed impossible.
The Challenge
Kilifi County wrestled with deep-seated obstacles: decisions made without data, development projects frozen in time, and communities voiceless in their own governance. Maono emerged to bridge these divides by forging a collaborative ecosystem where CBOs could unite to tackle these critical challenges head-on.
The Maono Approach
The genius of Maono lies in its elegant simplicity and unwavering focus on grassroots action.
By equipping CBOs with essential capabilities, tools, and connections, Maono transforms isolated initiatives into a unified movement for change.
Impact That Transforms
In just three years, Maono has catalysed remarkable breakthroughs:
Building a United Force
Over 60 Community-Based Organizations now work as one across all 35 wards of Kilifi County, ensuring every community shapes its future.
Unleashing the Power of Data
Maono-supported CBOs conducted a landmark census of 21,500 businesses, empowering the county government to craft evidence-based policies that truly serve their people.
Transforming Healthcare
Through comprehensive facility mapping and rigorous social accountability measures, Maono compelled the county government to revolutionise healthcare delivery, turning promises into concrete improvements.
Breaking Through Deadlock
Maono’s persistent CBO network has breathed life into long-dormant development projects. Classrooms, dispensaries, and vital infrastructure are rising from the ground, transforming paper plans into community realities.
Sparking National Dialogue
Through Story za Jaba, Maono elevated crucial conversations about Muguka beyond Kilifi’s borders, demonstrating how local action can catalyse national change.
Blueprint for Change
Maono’s success in Kilifi County charts a clear path forward for community-led transformation. Its methodology—rooted in collaboration, data-driven advocacy, and grassroots accountability—offers a powerful template for communities facing similar challenges across regions.
Voices of Change
“Through Maono, we’ve turned impossible dreams into living realities. From breathing life into stalled projects to reshaping our healthcare services, Maono has revealed the transformative power of unity.” – A CBO leader in Kilifi County.
The Road Ahead
Maono transcends being merely a model—it’s a movement revolutionising how communities organise, engage, and flourish. With sustained support, it stands poised to spark grassroots transformations across Kenya and beyond.
