Matters Disability
International Childfree day : A Celebration of Choice
Choosing not to have children is a deeply personal decision, just as choosing to have them is. But in a world that often pressures us to conform, do we truly re...
When Justice Is Out Of Reach: The Plight Of Women With Disability In Kenya's Land Disputes
BY BARAKA SIMBAWomen across Kenya continue to face numerous challenges, particularly in matters of land ownership and inheritance. But for women with disabiliti...
HASHTAG: Stranger Boy Calls Out Pwds Exploitation, Pushes For Empowerment Through Skills And Support
BY BARAKA SIMBAKisii-born artist Wickliffe Kemose, known by his stage name Stranger Boy, has criticized society’s treatment of persons with disabilities (PWDs),...
HASHTAG: How Stranger Boy's Story Will Jolt You into Action
Ever caught yourself in a "pity party"? Thinking you can't do something, especially because you have a disability? Well, snap out of it! The Signstv HASHTAG pod...
NCPWD Urge Parents to Love and Take Care of Children Born With Disability
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has intensified efforts to tackle challenges affecting children with disabilities in Kilifi County. S...
Love Beyond Labels: Finding Romance in a World That Often Looks Away
By Priscah ElsieIn a society that often sees disability through a lens of limitation, the idea of love, intimacy, and partnership among people with disabilities...
PSC Backs Disability Inclusion In Public Sector
BY BARAKA SIMBAThe Public Service Commission (PSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting disability inclusion in Kenya's public sector. The statement was d...
Baringo PWDs Back Kipchumba's Nomination To National Assembly
BY BARAKA SIMBAThe Association of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Baringo County has welcomed the nomination of Hon. Harold Kimuge Kipchumba to the National...
Donation Boosts Mobility, Dignity For PWDs In Kwale County
BY BARAKA SIMBAPersons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kwale County are set to benefit from enhanced mobility and care following a major donation by the ANNICK FOR...
Caregivers In Kericho Trained To Support Children With Disabilities
Dozens of caregivers in Kericho County have received specialized training to enhance care for children with autism and cerebral palsy.The initiative, spearheade...
Taita Taveta, WWF Unlock Jobs For Pwds In Plastic Deal
BY BARAKA SIMBAA new partnership between the County Government of Taita Taveta and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is opening doors for persons with disabi...
Why Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers With Disabilities Matters
World Breastfeeding Week 2025, which was recently observed under the topic "Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems," brought to light the...
THE HASHTAG: Beyond Sound
The sixth episode of the Signs TV HASHTAG podcast is here to challenge what you think you know about music. Focusing on the Deaf community, this episode hosts D...
THE HASHTAG: Lal Daggy Pushes For Sign Language In Schools
Kenyan deaf rapper Lal Daggy has thrown his weight behind the growing call to introduce sign language as a compulsory subject in schools, saying it would bridge...
Deaf But Not Defeated: The Story Of Kenya's Rap Prodigy
BY BARAKA SIMBADouglas Munyendo, alias Lal Daggy, is redefining what it means to be an artist in Kenya. Deaf since the age of five, the Butere-born and Kisumu-r...
THE HASHTAG: The Rise of Kamanu M'tuamwari a Meru Music Icon
You might know Kamanu as a popular Ameru dance, but the name has also become synonymous with one of the community's top musician: Kamanu M'tuamwari. On this wee...
Kajiado County Steps Up Support For Persons With Disability
BY BARAKA SIMBAThe Kajiado County Assembly, in partnership with the Departments of Social Services and Health, has launched a five-day Free Mobile Clinic at PCE...
Thika Visually Impaired School Music Festival Highlights Funding Needs for Education
The Thika School for the Visually Impaired recently held its inaugural music festival, which not only showcased its students' incredible skills but also served...
Disability Didn’t Stop Him: Kamanu M’tumwaari’s Two-Decade Rise In Music And Advocacy
BY BARAKA SIMBATHE HASTAG podcast, hosted by Chris Mwololo and co-host Caroline Wanjira, recently featured KamaNu M’tumwaari—a Meru dialect musician, storytelle...
Marsabit PWDs Decry Exclusion from Government Services, Demand Inclusive Infrastructure
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Marsabit County have voiced serious concerns regarding the persistent difficulties they face in accessing essential governme...