Matters Disability
Kenya Pushes For Inclusive Digital Future For Persons With Disabilities
The Government of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusivity, pledging to make all public services accessible to persons with disabilities throu...
NCPWD and MSI Kenya Partner to Boost Reproductive Health Access for Persons with Disabilities
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and MSI Reproductive Choices Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring...
assistALL App Launched in Nairobi County's Level 4 & 5 Hospitals
Transforming healthcare accessibility for Nairobi's Deaf community was the focus of a critical two-day event that concluded on May 29, 2025, at the Kenya Instit...
New Disability Act To Spur Action
The recent enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 has ignited a wave of proactive engagement across the country, with innovators, policymakers, ent...
Mass Registration Drive For PWDs In Kajiado County
In a groundbreaking step towards inclusivity, the County Government of Kajiado, in collaboration with key partners, is set to conduct a Mass Assessment and Regi...
Nakuru PWDs Receive Mobility Equipment
A new dawn has arrived for over 500 people with disabilities (PWDs) in Nakuru County, as they received essential mobility equipment, including wheelchairs and w...
Mothers of Children with Disabilities in Uasin Gishu County Advocate for Greater Paternal Involvement
Mothers raising children with disabilities in Uasin Gishu County are increasingly vocalizing the need for a more equitable distribution of caregiving responsibi...
KNCHR Reaffirms Commitment to Rights of Persons with Mental Health Conditions and Disabilities
As Kenya marks Mental Health Awareness Week, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of per...
From Stigma to Strength: Celebrating Mothers with Disabilities
For women with disabilities, the journey to parenthood often involves confronting prejudice and even outright disapproval. While most of them have defied these...
President Ruto Signs Persons with Disabilities Bill 2025 into Law
President William Ruto signed the Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2025, into law on Thursday during a ceremony at State House Nairobi, establishing a new legal...
PWD Activist Arrested in Nakuru, Police Criticized for Use of Force
A rights activist with a disability was among several demonstrators apprehended and transferred to Nakuru's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices...
A Church for All: Pope Francis's Vision of Disability Inclusion
Pope Francis dedicated his papacy to advocating for marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). He consistently empha...
Marania Janet, Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday announced the passing of Janet Marania Teyiaa, a prominent advocate for persons with disabilities and former...
CS Launches Scholarship For Learners With Disabilities
In an effort to enhance disability inclusion in the country, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has launched INUKA, an education sponsorship program run...
Autism Awareness Month: Symptoms of ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a riddle that scientists are still puzzling together. With April being Autism Awareness Month, it is an excellent opportunity...
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Types of Cerebral Palsy
The term cerebral refers to the human brain. Palsy is a condition that causes difficulty moving; therefore, cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a neurological conditi...
International Women's Day- Helping Women And Girls With Disabilities
Imagine a world where your potential is constantly overshadowed by assumptions of what you can't do. This is the reality for most women and girls with disabilit...
CBC Assessments for Learners with Disabilities
The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) examines learners with disabilities differently than other learners.The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) states...
NCPWD Celebrates International Women's Day 2025 at Tom Mboya University
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Saturday joined the world in marking International Women’s Day.The event held at Tom Mboya Universi...
UDPK Decries Daily Struggles, Demands Legal Protection For PWDs
The United Disabled Persons of Kenya organization has expressed serious concern about the struggles its members experience on a daily basis, especially while tr...