The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) is the coordinating body of all 47 County Assemblies in Kenya. Established in 2013, CAF promotes networking, synergy and collaboration among County Assemblies and is the principal platform for information sharing, legislative best practices, capacity enhancement and advocacy.
Our mission is to strengthen the capacity and performance of County Assemblies to effectively deliver on their constitutional mandate of legislation, oversight and representation.
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The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) Secretariat joined the Bomet County Assembly on 9 September 2026 for the official opening of its Main Chamber, marking a significant milestone in strengthening county legislative institutions and advancing effective devolved governance.
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As Kenya marks the 16th anniversary of the Constitution of Kenya, CAF reaffirms its commitment to constitutionalism, democracy and the transformative promise of devolution, while championing investment in education, skills and an empowered generation for the future.
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CAF Chairperson Hon. Seth Mwatela Kamanza led a delegation of County Assembly leaders to the 30th Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) meeting in Karen, Nairobi, convened to deliberate on key matters affecting public finance, productivity and the effective implementation …
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Session II of the CAF Youth Legislators Conference 2026 examined the realities of pursuing leadership in Kenya, highlighting the importance of grassroots engagement, purposeful leadership, effective communication and holistic preparation.
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The opening session of the CAF Youth Legislators Conference 2026 explored how young people can move beyond participation in electoral processes to become informed, prepared and effective leaders who contribute meaningfully to democratic governance.
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Young legislators and leaders have convened in Nairobi for the CAF Youth Legislators Conference 2026, a two-day platform focused on strengthening youth participation, leadership and representation in devolved governance.
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The County Assemblies Forum Governing Council convened in Nairobi to review key priorities and flagship programmes for FY 2026/2027, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening collaboration, devolution and the collective voice of County Assemblies.
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The County Assemblies Forum Executive Committee held its 29th meeting in Nairobi to review ongoing work, upcoming programmes and emerging priorities, with a focus on strengthening strategic coordination and effective representation of Kenya’s County Assemblies.
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CAF leadership and representatives from County Assemblies are participating in a three-day National Treasury capacity-building programme focused on the operationalization of the County Assembly Fund and strengthening financial autonomy, accountability and institutional independence of County Assemblies.
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The County Assemblies Forum is participating in the National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026, bringing together public and private sector stakeholders to explore productivity as a driver of fiscal sustainability, national competitiveness and improved service delivery.
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The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) and the Office of the Controller of Budget (OCoB) are developing a joint Work Plan to operationalize their MoU, strengthening public financial management, transparency, accountability, and oversight while enhancing County Assemblies’ capacity to promote prudent …
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Parliament has reached an agreement to allocate KSh 428 billion to counties for the 2026/27 financial year, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s devolution journey. The allocation will support continued service delivery, development initiatives, and strengthen county governments through equitable …
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The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has concluded stakeholder consultations to inform the review of the Policy on identifying marginalised areas for the Equalisation Fund. The engagement brought together county leaders, legislators, and MCAs to strengthen an inclusive, evidence-based approach.
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CAF strengthened its commitment to inclusive governance and citizen engagement by submitting its views on the Public Participation Bill, 2025 to the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
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The inaugural Women Legislators Conference, held on 4–5 March 2026 at Embu University in Embu County, brought together Women MCAs from all 47 counties and key stakeholders to advance inclusive leadership and gender equality in Kenya’s devolved governance system.
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The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) continues to strengthen its footprint by fostering strategic partnerships to enhance Kenya’s devolved governance system.
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The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) met with the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action to explore collaboration on gender equality, inclusive leadership, and women’s empowerment. The partnership aims to strengthen gender-responsive governance and support initiatives, including the Women Legislators …
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CAF collaborates with partners to build the capacity of members and staff of County Assemblies.
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County Assemblies step up oversight to ensure accountability and value for public resources.
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CAF has launched its Strategic Plan to deepen devolution and strengthen institutional capacity.
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