
Celebrating Diversity and Talent at Uhai Festival Rift Valley Circuit
The rolling hills of Egerton University's campus in the Rift Valley region came alive on September, 22nd with the vibrant spirit of inclusivity and talent. The...

Families Nurturing Multiple Deaf Children
Families come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique dynamics and challenges. Some families face a distinct set of circumstances that require extra...

Airline Ordered to Pay Woman with Disability ksh.400,000 for Discrimination
High Court Judge Hedwig Ong’udi has ruled that Fly 540, a domestic low-cost airline, must pay Agnes Mithamo Nyaga, a woman with a disability, Ksh 400,000 in dam...

Waiguru Encourages PWDs to Register for Government Programs
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called upon persons with disabilities to enroll in government social assistance programs to fully access the benefits of the...

Mombasa PWDs Hail Uwezo Fund For Boosting Businesses And Creating Jobs
BY Sadik HassanMombasa residents have hailed the Uwezo fund for improving their livelihoods through the provision of interest-free loans.Anne Kahuya, a Person w...

International Day of Sign Languages
Annually on the 23rd of September, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages. This day is dedicated to recognizing the impor...

KSL Bill Aims To Make Sign Language Compulsory In Schools
BY MARION MASIGAIn a significant step towards inclusivity and equal educational opportunities, a bill has been introduced in the Kenyan parliament that aims to...

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....

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...

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...

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...

The Extraordinary Journey of Raising Deaf Children
Parenting is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, but when you're the parent of a Deaf child, it can be a uniquely enriching experience that demands t...

Google And NCPWD To Host Virtual Workshop For Job Seekers With Disabilities
BY FAITH MASIGAThe National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and Google have partnered to host a virtual workshop for job seekers with disabilities...

MCA Moves Motion To Support Special Groups Including PWDs
BY Mercy OsongoNominated Member of Kisii County Assembly Lilian Gor has moved a motion in the assembly seeking to activate the Public Procurement Act of 2015,...

Women Representatives Call For Increased Funding For PWDs
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo now says the government should increase funding for the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) to enabl...

The Battle Against Misuse Of the Inua Jamii Program Funds
Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has issued a stern warning to caregivers regarding the misappropriation of funds designated for beneficiaries of the In...

Baringo PWDs Protest Over Eligibility Criteria In Inua Jamii Registration
BY Benson Kelio and Caroline CheronoPersons with disabilities (PWDs) in Baringo County last week were up in arms over some stringent measures that are locking t...

President Ruto's Promise for Persons with Disabilities, Sets to Include All
Kenya is taking big steps towards including Persons with Disabilities in all parts of life. His Excellency President William Ruto recently showed his strong com...