Matters Disability
KISE Celebrates Deaf Awareness Month With Focus On Access And Inclusion
This week, the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) is celebrating Deaf Awareness Month in a unique way through different activities such as civic educat...
Gov't Committed to Increasing Employment of Persons With Disabilities
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, has pledged to increase employme...
NFDK Sets Aside Sh175 Million To Support Persons With Disabilities
The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has set aside Sh175 million to economically empower persons with disabilities ( PWDs) in the country this fin...
Kisii PWDs Receive Donations From Walkabout Foundation
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Kisii County, received donations of wheelchairs and other mobility aids from the Walkabout Foundation on September 19, 2023....
KNAD Highlights Key Challenges Faced By The Deaf Community
BY FAITH MASIGAThe Kenya National Association of Deaf (KNAD) held a consultative meeting with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Sen...
NCPWD To Integrate Disability Details Into National ID Cards
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced that it will integrate disability details into national identity cards for registered c...
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...