PWD Leaders Demand Cabinet Representation, Unveil 10-Point Agenda Ahead of 2027 Polls
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have intensified demands for greater inclusion in Kenya's governance structures ahead of the 2027 General Election, unveiling a...
FIFA To Introduce Sign Language Broadcasts For All 2026 World Cup Matches
World football governing body FIFA has announced plans to introduce sign-language broadcasts for all matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic...
Janet Atieno Makes History With Deaf Chess World Blitz Bronze Medal
Kenyan chess player Janet Atieno has made history after becoming the first deaf Kenyan to win a medal at the 9th Deaf Chess World Individual Blitz Championship,...
Govt Disburses Sh2.4 Billion In April Inua Jamii Payments To 1.2 Million Kenyans
The Government has released Sh2.4 billion for the April 2026 Inua Jamii cash transfer programme, in a move aimed at strengthening social protection for vulnerab...
Northern Ireland Passes Historic Law To Provide Free Sign Language Classes
Northern Ireland has passed landmark legislation making it the first part of the United Kingdom to provide free sign language classes for deaf children and thei...
Disability Activist Urges IEBC to Provide Sign Language Interpreters Ahead of 2027 Elections
Disability rights activist Mike Makarena has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure that sign language interpreters are...
Government Disburses Sh2.5 Billion Under Inua Jamii Programme
The Kenyan government continues to channel substantial funds through the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, a core pillar of its social protection framework ai...
AssistALL App Launched in Garissa to Transform Healthcare Access for the Deaf
Garissa County has unveiled a new mobile application aimed at bridging communication barriers between healthcare workers and the deaf community, marking a signi...
The True Story Behind César And José Richard Following Football Games Despite Blindness
The widely shared story of César and José Richard is authentic and stems from a powerful real-life moment at FC Barcelona’s home stadium, Camp Nou. It highlight...
assistALL App Launched To Support Deaf Patients In Turkana County
The assistALL App, developed by Signs Media Kenya, was officially launched on 18th March 2026 at Solmar Hotel in Lodwar. The app aims to provide on-demand sign...
EALA’s Sankok Calls For Tax Incentives To Boost Disability Inclusion
EALA Member of Parliament David Ole Sankok has urged the Kenyan government to introduce tax incentives to encourage companies to invest in programmes supporting...
Ksh 64 Million Pilot Fund Launched To Boost Digital Innovations For Disability Sector
Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) has unveiled a strategic partnership with the Judith Neilson Foundation to launch the Momentous Pilot Fund, A...
Kapsabet School Septic Tank Collapse Leaves 11 Pupils Injured
Eleven pupils were injured after a septic tank cover collapsed at AIC Kapsabet Senior School for the Hearing Impaired in Nandi County on Thursday morning.The in...
Ann Wambui Kimone Champions Care For Children With Disabilities In Nairobi
Ann Wambui Kimone has become a beacon of hope for children with disabilities in Mowlem, Nairobi initiative started during the COVID-19 pandemic.Born in Murang'a...
Kenyan Nurse Charged Over Assault On Amputee Patient
Kenyan-born nurse and social media personality Abedinecho Katue, 46, has been arrested in Orlando, Florida, United States on sexual assault charges. He is being...
Children Push For Mobility Justice In National Great Wheel Campaign
Kenya’s annual Great Wheel campaign has once again placed the spotlight on access to appropriate paediatric wheelchairs, drawing national attention to the mobil...
KUSNET Re-Elects James Torome As Secretary General In Unopposed Polls
The Kenya Union of Special Needs Educators has re-elected James Torome as its Secretary General following an unopposed national election held in Narok. The outc...
Lawyer Urges JSC to Fix Disability Access Gaps at Milimani Law Courts
A prominent advocate has formally petitioned the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to urgently address long-standing accessibility challenges at the Milimani La...
Kenya Dominates Deaflympics Track
Kenya Dominates Deaflympics Track and Field Kenyan athletes have launched a stunning performance at the Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, dominating the track with a...
Deaflympics 2025 : Kenya’s Basketball & Handball Teams Set for Battle as Tokyo 2025 Games Tip Off
Kenya officially begins its chase for glory at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics this Sunday, with both the women’s basketball team and the men’s handball squad steppi...
Team Kenya Departs for Tokyo; Deaflympics Kick Off Tomorrow with High Stakes
Team Kenya's handball and basketball contingents officially departed for the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics, which commence on Saturday, November 15, and run unt...