North Eastern PWD chair decries bias in job, procurement opportunities
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-09-01 17:33:55

North Eastern PWD chair decries bias in job, procurement opportunities

Hafid claimed that every time both levels of government make new appointments, the prospect of inclusion in the government fades.

People with disabilities in Garissa receive assistive devices, business kits
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-11 16:50:05

People with disabilities in Garissa receive assistive devices, business kits

Professor Julia Ojiambo, a trustee of the organisation, said the beneficiaries would use the assistive devices and business kits for sustainability and self-reliance.

Turkana rolls out establishment of database for Persons living with Disabilities
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-07 17:56:07

Turkana rolls out establishment of database for Persons living with Disabilities

It is being done through a collaborative effort between the county government, UNHCR and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Caregivers and parents asked to seek consent before sterilising PWD kins
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-03 14:34:09

Caregivers and parents asked to seek consent before sterilising PWD kins

PWDs, especially women and girls, are still exploited despite the sensitisation programmes by the government and non-governmental organisations. 

The daily unseen struggles of persons with disabilities
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-03-24 13:24:14

The daily unseen struggles of persons with disabilities

According to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, 918,270 people aged five years and above had a disability, accounting for 2.2 per cent of the total population.

PWDs urge state to employ sign language interpreters in public offices
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-03-09 08:20:37

PWDs urge state to employ sign language interpreters in public offices

They said public servants should be trained in sign language to be able to deliver services effectively to the disabled community.

NCPWD launches disability inclusion report, calls for county action
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-12 15:55:57

NCPWD launches disability inclusion report, calls for county action

With the report as a guide, NCPWD Chief Executive Officer Harun Hassan asked county officers to act as ambassadors of change.

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