Recent developments in disability policy and services. NCP-CDK announcements and county meetings will be posted here as they are confirmed.
Parents, caregivers and supporters from all 47 counties walked together at the Kenya Institute of Special Education in Kasarani, Nairobi, to raise awareness on disability inclusion and support for families raising children with disabilities.
Humanitarian ambassador and comedian Obidan Dela, leader of the Kenyans for Kenyans initiative, joined the walk and helped amplify the message. See the gallery.
The government released funds for the April payment to 1,213,066 older persons and people with severe disabilities enrolled in the programme.
Households caring for a person with severe disability can apply through their Chief or Sub-county Social Development Officer. See our cash support guide.
Parents and caregivers gathered at Central Park Hotel, Nairobi, to align strategies, strengthen county coordination and present the NCP-CDK strategic plan for structured advocacy.
The engagement reaffirmed meaningful participation of caregivers in policies and programmes affecting children with disabilities.
Disability groups and advocates petitioned the Social Health Authority ahead of its two-year benefits review, asking for prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, hearing aids and children’s devices to be fully included.
The Ministry of Health has said assistive devices fall under SHA benefits. NCP-CDK supports fuller cover so that families are not left paying out of pocket.
A Senate proposal to allocate KSh 2,000 a month to caregivers of children with disabilities drew concern, with caregivers noting families spend KSh 50,000 to 60,000 monthly on medication, diapers, therapy and specialised nutrition.
National Chairperson Jonathan Metet told Signs TV that most caregivers work full-time without pay and remain excluded from policy-making. Read the Signs TV report.
Media Coordinator Faith Mbusi, a mother of a child with Down syndrome, and Mrs. Wincate, a parent of a child with hearing impairment, shared their stories on Signs TV’s State of Disability segment.
They highlighted costly therapy, long journeys to health facilities, and the need for mobile therapy services and better-resourced special needs education. Watch the feature.
In a founding statement carried by Kulan Post, NCP-CDK set out the hardships families face: job losses from full-time caregiving, school admission refusals, the high cost of therapy and assistive devices, and stigma and isolation.
The statement stressed that NCP-CDK exists to unite parents into one national voice. Read on Kulan Post.
The Social Protection ministry said the money supports education, economic empowerment and assistive technology. In 2024 it distributed about 4,200 devices and awarded 2,500 scholarships.
Families can apply for devices and scholarships through NCPWD once their child is registered.
The new Act replaces the 2003 law and sets out rights to education, health, work, accessibility and political participation.
Read our plain-language summary of what the Act means for children and caregivers.
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