Kabuki Syndrome
Kabuki syndrome, formerly known as Niikara-Kuroki syndrome or Kabuki-make up syndrome, is a rare congenital disorder that is characterized by distinctive facial...
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Applauded For Appointing A PWD As Chief Officer
Persons with disabilities in Kericho county can now breathe a sigh of relief after governor Eric Mutai's nomination of one of their own to head an executive doc...
Person With Disabilities From Marginalized Groups Appeal For Inclusion.
Endorois women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) have pleaded with the national and county governments to consider them for upcoming governing positions and...
Artists With Disabilities Take Centre State At The Artscape Artsability Festival
The ArtsAbility Festival celebrates the abilities of artists with disabilities. The festival seeks to instigate an innovative, creative space of exciting, heart...
PWDs Among 16 Groups Benefited From Sh2.3million Uwezo Fund
By Feliciah Wanyonyi/Zipporah Akoth (KNA)Persons with disabilities are among sixteen groups in Kisumu Central Sub County who have benefited with Sh2.3 million f...
Orphanages, A Last Resort For Children With Disabilities
BY FAITH MASIGAImagine growing up in a world where you are different. Where you are shunned and discriminated against simply because you have a disability. This...
Pst. Dorcas Advocates For Inclusion Of PWDs In Government Programs
Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the wife of Kenya's Deputy President, has called for the inclusion of people with disabilities (PWDs) in government programs. She believe...
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...