Matters Disability

Celebrating Moms Who Raise Superheroes
Mother's Day is a celebration of all moms, but this year, let's give a standing ovation to the women raising children with disabilities. Forget balancing a "nor...

World Ovarian Cancer Day: "No Woman Left Behind"
Every year on May 8th, the world unites for World Ovarian Cancer Day. It's a day to raise awareness about a silent threat – the 7th most common cancer affecting...

Kenya’s Disability Inclusion Report For 2022/2023 Financial year.
A recent report by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) reveals a significant gap between Kenya's legal framework for disability inclusion...

KNPC Sends Strong Team To World Para Athletics Championships
The Kenya National Paralympic Committee (KNPC)has picked a 13-member strong team for the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships set for May 17-25 in Kobe, Japa...

C-Section Awareness Month-Empowering Moms With Disabilities
For many women with disabilities, motherhood is a journey filled with both joy and unexpected challenges. While making the exciting choice to have a child, they...

How Autism Impacts Teens
The teenage years are a whirlwind of social discovery, body changes, and figuring out who you are. But for teens with autism, this already complex journey can b...

From Segregation To Inclusion
By Excellent MutaliFor decades, people with disabilities (PWDs) in Kenya faced significant challenges due to a lack of awareness and support. However, with incr...

Why Autism In Women Often Goes Unseen
Forget the stereotype of a child struggling to make friends. Autism is a lifelong journey, and countless adults navigate the world with this invisible companion...

Amplify the Ability- World Down Syndrome Day
Every year on March 21st, the world comes together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). This day is dedicated to raising public awareness about Down syn...

Gov't Releases January Stipend For Inua Jamii Beneficiaries
The government has released Sh2.08 billion to pay January's Inua Jamii stipends, starting February 7th, 2023. This includes an additional Sh5.9 million for the...

Disability Registration Now at County Level
Registration of persons with disabilities will now be done at county headquarters.Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura announced this change, highlighting the p...

The Plight of PWDs In Kenya: Progress And Remaining Challenges
BY EXCELLENT MUTALIGovernments in Africa, particularly, have long neglected to understand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities, especially regardin...

Public Service Falls Short On Disability Inclusion
The Public Service Commission's (PSC) report for the 2022/2023 financial year paints a concerning picture where the 5% threshold for inclusion of persons with d...

Make Your Menu Inclusive This Christmas
Christmas season is a time for feasting, laughter, and gathering around tables with delicious treats. It's also a chance for restaurants to shine, not just with...

Make Your Holiday Travel Accessible
The Christmas holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for individuals with disabilities and their families, it can also present...

Christmas Gifts For Persons With Disabilities
Christmas is the season of giving, but finding the perfect gift for someone with a disability can feel like a daunting task. Practical items like socks and hank...

Inua Jamii Beneficiaries To Receive Stipends Through M-PESA Agents
Inua Jamii beneficiaries will soon start receiving their stipends from M-PESA agents in their local areas, President William Ruto has announced."Working with Sa...

NCPWD Marks Jamhuri Day With A Message Of Unity And Inclusion
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) marked Jamhuri Day with a powerful message on Facebook, echoing the spirit of the occasion and advocat...

Parents Urged To Support Children With Disabilities
By Salome Alwanda/Victoria MagarParents in Busia County have been urged to support their children with various forms of physical disabilities.Speaking during a...

Machakos County Sets Up Revolving Fund For PWDs
By Roselyne Kavoo (KNA)The Machakos County Government has set up a Sh45 million revolving fund for People with Disabilities (PWDs) and women, County Executive C...