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World Radiography Day
World radiography day is celebrated annually on 8th November to mark the birth of X-rays. This day also celebrates the personnel who make the X-ray possible.Rad...
Artists With Disabilities Take Centre State At The Artscape Artsability Festival
The ArtsAbility Festival celebrates the abilities of artists with disabilities. The festival seeks to instigate an innovative, creative space of exciting, heart...
Children Awareness Week Launched By CJ Koome
Chief Justice Martha Koome on Thursday, officially launched the Annual Children Matters Service Week at the Supreme Court.The day was commissioned by the Nation...
National Stress Awareness Day
Stress can be a serious killer, both in an individual's daily life and in their workplaces.National stress awareness day is celebrated every first Wednesday of...
Epilepsy Awareness Month: "There is no NEAM without ME"
National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) is an annual event celebrated in November. The day teaches people about epilepsy causes and symptoms.During this month,...
International Day To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists
Globally, over 1200 journalists have been murdered between 2006 and 2020. From 2016 up until 2020, 400 journalists were killed while on duty.In 2020, 274 journa...
Moses Chiira, The Voice Over Sheriff
It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you don’t stop. This phrase perfectly describes the journey of Moses Chiira a.k.a the Sherrif, who beat all odd...
United Nations Day
October 24th commemorates the United Nations Day. This day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN charter. It is also a reflection on t...
Global Handwashing Day
Hand washing is a crucial tool in preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses that cause infections. It is for this fact that the world annually commemorates...
Simon Njoroge: "I'm Deaf And If I Do It, So Can You"
Indeed disability is not inability and one, Simon Njoroge, who is Deaf can vouch for this.Njoroge, who works as an assistant to Dr.Peter Jackson at Riverside De...
World Cerebral Palsy Day: “Millions of Reasons”
Today, we find millions of reasons to celebrate and uphold the cerebral palsy community by marking World Cerebral Palsy Day. The theme this year is “Millions of...
AMLD Africa 2024: A Dynamic Journey into the Future of AI
The Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa 2024, a compelling exploration into the realms of machine learning and artificial intelligence, came to a close...
World Nature Day: Making Nature Accessible To PWDs
Nature is a gift for everyone, but not everyone has the same opportunity to experience it. Persons with disabilities often face barriers to accessing and enjoyi...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Celebrating the Strengths of Persons With Down Syndrome
Persons with Down syndrome are often recognized by their distinctive physical features, such as a flat face, a small nose, and almond-shaped eyes. They may also...
From Moi Day to Utamaduni Day: Kenya's Celebration of Unity in Diversity
Utamaduni Day, an annual public celebration in Kenya marked every October 10th, is a vibrant tribute to the nation's rich blend of cultures and heritage. Previo...
International Day of the Girl Child: Empowerment and Inclusion of Girls with Disabilities
BY FAITH MASIGAIn preparation for the International Day of the Girl Child on 11th October, Kenya is making strides in promoting the empowerment and inclusion of...
Sign Language Interpreter Shares Upbringing Between Deaf Siblings
It is very easy to spot Elizabeth Wambui during major county government functions like the swearing-in ceremony of the governors or even when the Members of the...
Sign Language Interpretation Training: A Step Towards a More Inclusive World
BY William IngangaIt’s exam time. The test papers are on each desk. The students have been granted about 10 minutes to internalize the printed requirements.One...
Kenyans Mark International Deaf Awareness Month
BY FAITH MASIGA Deaf people in Kenya have joined the global community in marking the start of International Deaf Awareness Month (IDAM).The month-long observanc...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Deaf People At An Increased Risk Of Suicide
The journey of accepting being Deaf is often long and difficult, and suicide can be one of the major challenges that Deaf people face along the way.As we observ...