Who We Are
Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) is a non-profit association, registered under section 10 of the Societies Act. The association membership is voluntary for wives of Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) personnel.
Our Mission
The mission of MWAK is to improve the holistic quality of life for every Kenyan military family through advocacy, innovative programming, dynamic and relevant solutions.
Our Vision
Our vision is promote the well-being of KDF families, those serving, retired, widows and orphans.
BACKGROUND
About Military Wives Association of Kenya
INTRODUCTION
The Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) is a non-profit association, registered on January 8, 2021, under Section 10 of the Societies Act and inaugurated on March 17, 2021.
MWAK was founded as a vehicle for interaction and the exchange of ideas to serve as a support system to KDF families complementing mainstream KDF welfare agencies based on the premise that a soldier performs best when he is assured that his family is well taken care of.
The association’s membership is voluntary for wives of KDF personnel. Membership is for all spouses of KDF personnel regardless of ranks.
In line with the MWAK Constitution, the top leadership of the association corresponds to the positions of respective spouses in KDF. As such, office holders for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are by virtue of their status spouses of the Chief of Defence Forces and Vice Chief of Defence Forces, respectively. Other office bearers are drawn from the membership.
MWAK members have diverse expertise to deliver impact through MWAK operations and strategies.
OUR CORE VALUES
Our Core Values That Make MWAK
Advocacy
To empower KDF families on specific issues.
Commitment
A dedication to the Association’s mission through active participation.
Integrity
Purpose to do the right thing all the time.
Humanity
Providing non-discriminatory service.
Leadership
Guide and facilitate others to make a positive difference in their lives.
Teamwork
Working closely together and collaborate with others.
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The MWAK membership structure helps create a sense of community and solidarity with like-minded organisations. In establishing the critical needs or gaps affecting welfare of KDF families, MWAK used the Rapid Assessment approach during the visits to medical centers and all KDF sponsored schools in the 23 units, bases and formations. This gave us an understanding of where our interventions would have impact,hence the development of six focus action areas: health, mentorship, education, veteran affairs, housing and recreation.