Matters Disability
Celebrating Deaf Parents with Deaf Children
The journey of parenthood is an extraordinary adventure, marked by affection, obstacles, and the delight of witnessing children grow and flourish. For deaf pare...
Lawsuit Filed Against IG Japhet Koome
Police Inspector General Japhet Koome is facing legal action in connection with the police killings that occurred during the 2017 General Elections, during his...
Uhai Festival
The 5th edition of the Uhai Festival turns to Nakuru County for the Rift Valleycircuit, set to be held on 22nd September at Egerton University, Njoro Campus.The...
Deaf Awareness Month: How Deaf And Visually Impaired People Communicate
BY CHARLES CHOLHave you ever wondered how a deaf person can communicate with a visually impaired person? It's a fascinating question, and the answer is surprisi...
Busia County Registers 1,737 PWDs For Inua Jamii
By Salome AlwandaBusia County has registered 21,841 people for the Inua Jamii program, the County Coordinator for Social Services David Chepkwony has said.Of th...
Great Hope Children's Home Receives Donation From Nandi County Gov't
BY Linet WafulaThere was pomp and color at Great Hope Children’s Home as they received donations from the County Government of Nandi.The consignment, which incl...
NFDK Commission’s A Sh2.9 Million Classroom For Autistic Children
BY Judy TooThe National Fund for The Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has commissioned Sh2.9 million classrooms for autistic children at the Sosiani autistic special un...
Sign Language Interpreters: Champions of Inclusion And Accessibility
As we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month, it is important to recognize the essential role that sign language interpreters play in the lives of Deaf and hard-of-hear...
World Physiotherapists Day: Physiotherapists Urge PWDs to Seek Help
Persons with disabilities in Kisii County have been urged to seek the services of physiotherapists for the prevention and management of arthritis and also to he...
Children of Deaf Adults: Navigating the Dual Worlds of Language and Culture
In a world filled with diverse cultures and languages, there exists a unique group of individuals who belong to the Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) community. CO...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: A Call To Action For Persons With Disabilities
BY FAITH MASIGAEvery September, the world comes together to raise awareness about suicide prevention. This year, it's more important than ever to include person...
Gov't Offers Soft Loans To Youth, Women, And PWDs To Deter Crime
Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding has said that the government has set aside Sh250 million to provide soft loans to youth, women, and people with disa...
10,000 Registered For Inua Jamii In Elgeyo Marakwet PWDs Included
BY Alice WanjiruA total of 10,000 people have been registered under the ongoing Inua Jamii registration programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County, including persons w...
NCPWD Calls For Inclusive Affirmative Action At Devolution Conference
BY FAITH MASIGAThe National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) called for more inclusive affirmative action programmes that benefit all marginalized...
NCPWD Calls For Synergy In Preparations For International Week Of Deaf Persons' Celebrations
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called on different organizations to synergize their individual efforts to form one strong voice...
NCPWD CEO Lauds Inua Jamii Scale-up, Calls For Additional Support For PWDs
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Executive Director Harun Hassan has lauded the government's move to raise the number of Inua Jamii benefi...
The Extraordinary Journey of Raising Deaf Children
Parenting is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, but when you're the parent of a Deaf child, it can be a uniquely enriching experience that demands t...
Google And NCPWD To Host Virtual Workshop For Job Seekers With Disabilities
BY FAITH MASIGAThe National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and Google have partnered to host a virtual workshop for job seekers with disabilities...
Women Representatives Call For Increased Funding For PWDs
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo now says the government should increase funding for the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) to enabl...
Baringo PWDs Protest Over Eligibility Criteria In Inua Jamii Registration
BY Benson Kelio and Caroline CheronoPersons with disabilities (PWDs) in Baringo County last week were up in arms over some stringent measures that are locking t...