National Council for Persons with Disabilities Stories
Raised in modest circumstances in Kitui before moving to Mombasa, Amina—the eldest of two—began her advocacy journey driven by lived experience, deep...
Physical access, affordability and attitudes remain major barriers to healthcare.
Labour CS Alfred Mutua said failure by a majority of institutions to submit the required data goes against the Persons with Disabilities Act No.14 of...
The new law expands the definition of disability to encompass a broader range of impairments. This ensures more individuals are recognised and protect...
It introduces stronger protections, tougher penalties for discrimination, and broad measures to ensure accessibility, employment, and participation of...
Motivated by those painful memories, Mohamed and his team now offer direct home visits, where they sensitise communities on climate resilience, disast...
Likiwop, who has lived with these conditions for many years, revealed that while the new Social Health Authority covers consultations, it does not cov...
UNDP says individuals with disabilities in the country continue to face significant challenges in accessing essential services, securing employment an...
Kenya signed the Amman-Berlin Declaration during the Global Disability Summit 2025, held in Nairobi on Friday.
The Bill, which passed unanimously at all stages in Parliament, introduces several key provisions aimed at improving the quality of life for persons w...
The findings are expected to prompt a parliamentary probe into the mismanagement of funds and land meant for vulnerable groups.
Others who participated in the Anti-FGM County Policy discussions urged both levels of government, as well as non-governmental organisations, to creat...
The training, which marks a significant stride in digital inclusivity, is expected to provide participants with the necessary tools to thrive in a dig...
The Bill also includes provisions for public transport. It mandates that owners of public service vehicles must make adjustments to their cars to acco...
The legislation proposes a complete overhaul of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, redefining its roles and powers.
Proceeds from the event will support vital social programmes benefiting marginalised deaf communities in Kwale and Nairobi counties.
This reflects a 10.8 per cent increase from the Sh25.8 billion awarded the previous year.
Only 77.9 per cent of them having access to financial services, compared to the national average of 84.8 per cent.
The initiative has been designed to offer a unique, accessible and immersive way for everyone, regardless of their visual ability, to experience and e...
Aden Bille Hassan, the Garissa County chairperson for PWDs, emphasised the need for greater representation in leadership roles
Asige said for too long, there has been a misguided social belief that physical activity does not apply to people in wheelchairs or those living with...
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has been at the forefront of this progress, broadening its focus on disability issues.
Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo (Kilifi) expressed empathy for Beatrice and others facing similar challenges
Some people had even labelled his condition a curse, while others sought to exploit him for superstitious purposes.
Human Rights Agenda is the only non-governmental organisation in Kinango mentoring people with disabilities.
PWDs in Kilifi are now calling on both county and national governments, and other stakeholders, to support this initiative and ensure that all develop...
Maryam has perfected her innate skills and her art is mainly of nature, cartoons, people and movie characters.
Ruto said that in the new model, students living with disability will be paying only 5 per cent of the college fees as opposed to 25 per cent that suc...
Abdi, a beneficiary, noted that a majority of the public offices, including that of the governor, lack PWD-friendly facilities.
The initiative aims to empower youth, women, and people living with disabilities to actively participate in governance and economic development proces...
