Matters Disability

MP Sudi Champions Inclusive Growth with Uwezo Fund Disbursement
Persons with disabilities in Kapsaret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, benefited from an effort spearheaded by local Member of Parliament Oscar Kipchumba Sudi...

SignsTV Podcast Kicks Off with Inspiring Story of Jace Wambua
Jace Wambua, a remarkable lady who happens to be visually impaired, kicks off the first episode of the SignsTV Podcast, which will focus on trending topics whil...

Disability Is Not Inability: Caroline Wanjira Representing Kenya In A Wheelchair
Caroline Wanjira, a Kenyan with a disability, has proven to other Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) that their dreams are valid and within reach. She is a wheelc...

Kaimuri Karauki Urges Inclusive Education For ADHD And Dyslexic Learners
In an engaging breakfast show aired on Signs TV, Kaimuri Karauki, the chief executive officer of Learning Differently Limited, emphasized the urgent need for in...

Kaimuri Karauki's Journey with Dyslexia and ADHD
Kaimuri Karauki, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Learning Differently Limited, discusses her unique experiences with Dyslexia and Attention Deficit...

Father’s Day: Celebrating Fathers Navigating Disability
Fathers are the very embodiment of the life we live, actively forming our foundation and carrying the weight of generations. For this profound role, they deserv...

NCPWD and KNH Partner for Free Health Services for Persons with Albinism
In a significant joint effort to commemorate International Albinism Awareness Day (held annually on June 13th), the National Council for Persons With Disabiliti...

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...