Matters Disability

KNAD Presses for Swift Passage of Sign Language Bill
The National Association of Deaf People (KNAD) has reiterated its urgent need for the 2024 Sign Language Bill to be passed immediately, emphasizing how importan...

Nakuru Deaf Community Protests Over Missing Child's Body
Members of the Deaf Community in Nakuru held protests on Monday morning, demanding answers from the Nakuru County government regarding the whereabouts of a chil...

NYS Nationwide Recruitment Open To Youth With Disabilities
Youth with disabilities are invited to engage in the current nationwide recruiting campaign for the National Youth Service (NYS).The recruitment is accessible t...

NCPWD Distributes Cryotherapy Equipment to 20 Counties
The National Council for Persons With Disabilities, in partnership with other stakeholders, has launched nationwide distribution of cryotherapy equipment.The in...

NCPWD Executive Director Harun Hassan Hands Over Reins After Transformative Four Years
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities Executive Director, Mr. Harun Hassan EBS, officially handed over his duties to Ms. Eva Njoroge, who will serv...

NCPWD's Tunza Program Provides Mentorship for Students with Disabilities
The National Council for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) held a thorough career counseling and mentoring session for students with disabilities at the Univers...

Learners with Disabilities Thrive Through Craft at St. Teresa's Special Needs School
Despite having intellectual disabilities, learners at St. Teresa's, a day special needs school in Webuye town, Bungoma county, have demonstrated remarkable tale...

Tougher Penalties For Exploiting PWDs
Individuals who exploit children or adults with disabilities by forcing them into begging will face significantly harsher penalties following the passage of a n...

Parliament Passes The PWDs Bill
The National Assembly has passed the Persons with Disabilities Bill, aimed at empowering and promoting the interests of people with disabilities. The bill whic...

assistALL App Connects Deaf Community with Healthcare in Busia
Deaf individuals in Busia County can now access free sign language interpretation services through the assistALL app at eight sub-county hospitals and the main...

NCPWD Partners With KEMSA To Improve Essential Healthcare For PWDs
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Tuesday signed a service contract with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).According to N...

East African Parliamentary Games: Kenyan Lawmakers With Disabilities Excel at the Darts Tournament
The Kenyan members of Parliament with disabilities showcased an incredible performance in the darts competition on Wednesday at the East African Parliamentary G...

Persons With Disabilities Left Behind in Financial Inclusion
A new report released by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), and Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSD Kenya) has revea...

Disability Organizations Can Now Register Online
The National Council for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced the registration of Organizations of/for Persons with Disabilities on the eCitizen plat...

Canon Central and North Africa Showcases World Unseen in Kenya
In honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canon Central and North Africa, in collaboration with the Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB)...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024
Kenya joined the world today in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).Observed annually on December 3rd, IDPD is a global platform t...

Disability Rights Bill to be Tabled in Parliament
The State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities has presented the Persons with Disa...

Busia County Breaks Down Barriers: Launches Digital Program for Deaf Healthcare Access
Busia County has made a significant stride towards ensuring inclusive healthcare for its Deaf community with the launch of the Digital Access Program.The initia...

Uptyke Launches Innovative Digital Platform to Empower Students with Disabilities
Uptyke Education, in partnership with iHub and the Mastercard Foundation Ed Tech Fellowship, on Monday launched an innovative digital content platform designed...

Persons With Disabilities To Participate In EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are set to be part of the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games, scheduled to take place i...