Matters Disability
Sickle Cell Patients In Kisumu Demand Affordable Care In Major Inclusion Drive
People with sickle cell anaemia disease in Kisumu have renewed calls for affordable treatment and stronger inclusion in healthcare planning, saying many familie...
Learning Disability Week 2026: Do You See Me? Building a Society Where Every Mind Matters
Every year, Learning Disability Week serves as an important reminder that millions of people across the world continue to face barriers not because of inability...
World Cup Incident Ignites Global Dispute Over Cultural Gestures And Sign Language Misinterpretation
A senior Mexican trade and engineering guild official has been removed from his position following a widely circulated video showing him making a slanted-eye ge...
World Marks International Albinism Awareness Day With Renewed Push For Inclusion And Rights
Countries across the world marked International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13 with renewed calls for equality, protection and inclusion of persons with albi...
Over 260 Wheelchairs Distributed In Nandi Disability Support Drive
More than 260 wheelchairs have been distributed in Nandi County through a joint initiative by Chair the Love Foundation, the University of Eastern Africa, Barat...
PWD Leaders Demand Cabinet Representation, Unveil 10-Point Agenda Ahead of 2027 Polls
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have intensified demands for greater inclusion in Kenya's governance structures ahead of the 2027 General Election, unveiling a...
Boy With Down Syndrome Steals Hearts During Arsenal Trophy Presentation
A touching moment stole the spotlight during Arsenal’s Premier League title celebrations after a young boy identified as Emmanuel Nmecha was chosen to present t...
FIFA To Introduce Sign Language Broadcasts For All 2026 World Cup Matches
World football governing body FIFA has announced plans to introduce sign-language broadcasts for all matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic...
Janet Atieno Makes History With Deaf Chess World Blitz Bronze Medal
Kenyan chess player Janet Atieno has made history after becoming the first deaf Kenyan to win a medal at the 9th Deaf Chess World Individual Blitz Championship,...
Govt Disburses Sh2.4 Billion In April Inua Jamii Payments To 1.2 Million Kenyans
The Government has released Sh2.4 billion for the April 2026 Inua Jamii cash transfer programme, in a move aimed at strengthening social protection for vulnerab...
Northern Ireland Passes Historic Law To Provide Free Sign Language Classes
Northern Ireland has passed landmark legislation making it the first part of the United Kingdom to provide free sign language classes for deaf children and thei...
Disability Activist Urges IEBC to Provide Sign Language Interpreters Ahead of 2027 Elections
Disability rights activist Mike Makarena has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure that sign language interpreters are...
Government Disburses Sh2.5 Billion Under Inua Jamii Programme
The Kenyan government continues to channel substantial funds through the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, a core pillar of its social protection framework ai...
Kenya Crushed By Senegal In Africa Wheelchair Basketball Opener
In a physically charged encounter at the 2026 Africa Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Luanda, Angola, the Kenya 5×5 men’s wheelchair basketball team suffer...
AssistALL App Launched in Garissa to Transform Healthcare Access for the Deaf
Garissa County has unveiled a new mobile application aimed at bridging communication barriers between healthcare workers and the deaf community, marking a signi...
The True Story Behind César And José Richard Following Football Games Despite Blindness
The widely shared story of César and José Richard is authentic and stems from a powerful real-life moment at FC Barcelona’s home stadium, Camp Nou. It highlight...
Senate Debate Sparks Concern Over Proposed Caregiver Stipend
Fresh concerns have emerged following deliberations in the Senate of Kenya over a proposal to allocate KSh2,000 monthly support to caregivers and parents of chi...
assistALL App Launched To Support Deaf Patients In Turkana County
The assistALL App, developed by Signs Media Kenya, was officially launched on 18th March 2026 at Solmar Hotel in Lodwar. The app aims to provide on-demand sign...
EALA’s Sankok Calls For Tax Incentives To Boost Disability Inclusion
EALA Member of Parliament David Ole Sankok has urged the Kenyan government to introduce tax incentives to encourage companies to invest in programmes supporting...
NCPWD, NYS Partner to Promote Inclusion in Nationwide Youth Recruitment
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities has partnered with the National Youth Service to ensure youth with disabilities are fully included in the upc...