People With Disabilities Stories

MPs approve Bill to enhance rights of persons with disabilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The legislation proposes a complete overhaul of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, redefining its roles and powers.

People with disabilities in Garissa demand inclusion, leadership roles on International Day
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 03, 2024

Aden Bille Hassan, the Garissa County chairperson for PWDs, emphasised the need for greater representation in leadership roles

Kilifi PWDs hail new initiative aimed at promoting inclusion, dispelling misconceptions
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 29, 2024

PWDs in Kilifi are now calling on both county and national governments, and other stakeholders, to support this initiative and ensure that all develop...

Disability no hindrance to Isiolo film animations maker
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 28, 2024

Maryam has perfected her innate skills and her art is mainly of nature, cartoons, people and movie characters.

Customised motorbikes transforming the lives of PWDs in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 19, 2024

Abdi, a beneficiary, noted that a majority of the public offices, including that of the governor, lack PWD-friendly facilities.

Senate set to pass bill granting tax relief to parents of children with disabilities
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 20, 2024

The bill, sponsored by Nominated Senator Crystal Asige, promises to ease the financial burden on families caring for children with disabilities.

Senate committee engages stakeholders over concerns on registration of teachers with disabilities
Yunis Dekow  |  May 15, 2024

The committee was probing claims that Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers has been registering teachers with disabilities without their co...

TSC falls short in employing teachers with disability - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2024

The MPs also sought to know the various mechanisms the Commission has implemented to ensure adequate representation of persons with disabilities, wome...

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