Governor Barasa Launches Major Support and New Policy for PWDs in Kakamega
Kakamega Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa on Wednesday led the county in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Bukhungu Stadium with a sig...
Garissa Leadership Calls for End to Stigma and Hiding of PWD Children
Garissa County marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3rd with a strong message of inclusion and a series of empowering ac...
PWDs Demand Cabinet Slot, Decry SHA Health Scheme Failures
As Kenya joined the world in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) intensified calls for greater i...
IDPD Highlights Inclusion Gap
As the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the global focus on inclusion is being met with a mixed reality in highlighting...
World AIDS Day and the Urgency of Inclusion for Women with Disabilities
This year, on World AIDS Day 2025, the global community is mobilizing under the urgent theme "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response."This recogn...
Design for Exclusion: Why Public Restrooms Force Short Stature Men to Struggle in Silence
By Daniel WelobaIt’s an ordinary fixture, white porcelain on a tiled wall. Yet for many short-stature men in Kenya, what looks ‘normal’ is anything but. Public...
Penalties Under Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025
The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, signals a decisive turning point for disability inclusion in the country. This fundamental shift is underscored by a ro...
Gov't Officials Trained on New Disability Act to Accelerate Inclusive Public Service Delivery
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) recently concluded a critical three-day training session aimed at preparing government ministries, de...
Tax Exemption Vetting for Persons with Disabilities Begins November 11
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Ministry of Health, is scheduled to b...
KPC Foundation and NCPWD Sign Pact to Empower Persons with Disabilities
The Kenya Pipeline Foundation (KPC) has formalized a significant partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) by signing a Memora...
KNCHR Issues Warning Against Mocking Persons with Disabilities, Says is a Crime, Carries Sh1M Fine or Jail
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has issued a stern warning, cautioning Kenyans that ridiculing, mocking, or demeaning persons with disabil...
Gov't Guarantees' PWDs Access to NYOTA Project
The National Youths Opportunities towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, officially launched by the national government, is designed with a focus on youth with di...
First CBC National Exam Set for October
The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) system is set for a major milestone this October as the inaugural cohort of Grade 9 learners prepares for the Kenya Junior...
Mutua’s “Amputation” Post Prompts Call for Greater Disability Literacy And Awareness
The recent social media post by Abel Mutua (an actor, screenwriter, content creator, and storyteller), in which he shared an edited photo joking about having an...
Deaf Awareness Week Spotlight: Mativo, The Advocate Forging Inclusion After Late-Life Deafness.
Deaf Awareness Week wraps up with an inspiring episode of Signs TV’s Hashtag Podcast, featuring the story of a prominent advocate, Richard Mativo Musau.Mativo's...
Wajir Celebrates Deaf Awareness, Championing Sign Language as a Right
As Deaf Awareness Week draws to a close, the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Deaf community and other stakehold...
PWDs Act, 2025, A Win For Inclusive Education
The passing of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, marked a monumental victory for inclusive education in the country.This Act lays out a clear roadmap for...
Your Guide to Claiming Tax Relief Under the New PWDs Act, 2025
The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, signed into law by President William Ruto, marked a significant step forward for the rights and financial well-being of...
Three Sisters, One Passion
The Voice Show, hosted by Videlis Njoki, who is Deaf, and expertly interpreted by Minnie Mbessa, featured an inspiring conversation with Rebecca Sipe, an Americ...
KISE and ICPAK Partner to Advance Disability Inclusion
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) are set to formalize a partnership aimed at a...
KNCCI & NCPWD Seal MoU to Drive Disability Inclusion in Kenya’s Economy
On September 10, 2025, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Council for Pers...