Government body leading nationwide verification of tax exemptions and convening national disability dialogues, addressing implementation of disability rights legislation.
… Data from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities shows that only four per cent of public institutions had met the mandated five per cent employment reservation for persons with disabilities. …
… According to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, Kenya has a shortfall of about 550,000 wheelchairs and other assistive mobility devices, including an estimated 200,000 needed by children.
… According to census data cited by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, Kenya has approximately 4.4 million persons with disabilities, including people with mobility and visual impairments.Kinyamu said addressing transportation barriers should therefore form part of …
Audio By VocalizeA multi-agency team led by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has begun a nationwide verification exercise to establish the eligibility of persons with disabilities (PWDs) seeking tax exemption certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority …
… Earlier Friday, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) strongly condemned the incident, describing it as “a very sad and dehumanizing” act against a person with a physical disability. …
… Established in 2013 under the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), the programme provides sunscreen, healthcare and other protective interventions to persons with albinism. …
… tation has been inconsistent, with trained teachers and specialised facilities in short supply.Ushiriki Wema Foundation Chairperson Tessie Mudavadi, attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the school alongside representatives from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities …
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe conference also highlighted deep-rooted stigma and discrimination faced by persons with disabilities within communities, schools, churches and even families.Duncan Chengo of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities said societal attitudes …
People with hearing disability are demanding that the government ensure public institutions provide Kenyan Sign Language services, saying communication gaps deny them access to healthcare, education, justice and other essential services. The Kakamega Association of the Deaf chairman calls for public officers to be trained in sign language and for institutions to comply with accessibility requirements.
People with hearing disability are demanding that the government ensure public institutions provide Kenyan Sign Language services, saying communication gaps deny them access to healthcare, education, justice and other essential services. The Kakamega Association of the Deaf chairman calls for public officers to be trained in sign language and for institutions to comply with accessibility requirements.
David Nyabuti, a former Kenya Electricity Generating Company employee, was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison for using forged KCSE and disability certificates to secure employment and obtain more than Sh14.9 million in salaries and benefits. The Anti-Corruption Court also ordered him to pay Sh14,946,118 in compensation and imposed additional fines for uttering false documents.
Standard Chartered Kenya has partnered with Hope Mobility Kenya to raise funds for 200 custom-fitted wheelchairs for children with disabilities. Hope Mobility founder Michael Panther will compete in the 42-kilometre Nairobi Marathon on October 25 using a professional racing wheelchair.
At the National Health Summit 2026 in Nairobi, transport sector stakeholders urged the government to include the mobility needs of persons with disabilities in healthcare reforms, noting that discussions focused on healthcare delivery but failed to address non-emergency medical transportation and the shortage of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
A multi-agency team led by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities has begun a nationwide verification exercise to establish eligibility for tax exemption certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority. The exercise, expected to continue for two weeks across 12 designated counties, aims to ensure eligible persons with disabilities benefit from tax relief in both formal and informal employment.
Joseph Gachau, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in his late twenties, is raising awareness in Nyandarua about the condition and encouraging caregivers to seek early medical attention. Disability advocates note that access to autism screening and diagnosis remains uneven in Kenya, particularly outside major urban centres.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered an urgent internal investigation into police officers' conduct after video emerged of officers violently manhandling a person with a disability during June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests in Nakuru. The National Police Service condemned the officers' actions as unprofessional and a violation of Standard Operating Procedures.
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities during International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations in Thika, pledging continued investment in education, assistive technologies, and programmes to remove barriers to participation in society. He called on Kenyans to embrace diversity and reject discrimination, saying human worth is not defined by disability or appearance.
Mali Integrated School in Karen will provide education, therapy, sports, technology, arts and caregiver support for children with autism and other special needs. The development addresses Kenya's shortage of therapy services and specialists, with the Autism Society of Kenya estimating that about four per cent of the population lives with autism spectrum disorder.
Persons living with Disabilities have faulted the Executive for failing to operationalise the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, one year after President Ruto signed it into law, citing lack of political goodwill, delayed regulations and weak policy prioritisation as reasons for unimplemented provisions.
PWD legislative leaders have criticized the Executive for slow implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, which President William Ruto assented to last year. The Act aimed to promote inclusion, accessibility, and socio-economic empowerment for persons with disabilities, but benefits remain unrealized due to delayed operationalization.
Caregivers, persons with disabilities, policymakers and government officials gathered in Nairobi for the Third National Disability Dialogue to discuss accessibility, rights and service delivery. The National Council for Persons with Disabilities said the forum would review progress in advancing disability rights over the last 20 years and discuss implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act of 2025.
The government has pledged to accelerate implementation of disability inclusion laws and policies to guarantee dignity, equality, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection said Kenya has made progress in strengthening legal protections but emphasized that real transformation depends on effective implementation.
Parliament has pledged urgent reforms to improve haemophilia management in Kenya, following a petition from the Haemophilia Association of Kenya highlighting gaps in access to care. The National Assembly's health committee said it will engage the Ministry of Health and stakeholders to address challenges faced by people living with the bleeding disorder.