We often talk about the cost of disability. But how often do we count the cost of excluding people with disabilities from Africa’s economy? Every job opportunity denied. Every entrepreneur overlooked. Every product that fails to meet an accessibility nee ...
On Sunday, 25 October 2026, Panther takes on 42 kilometres. And we are cheering him on! As the first wheelchair user to participate in the 42km race during the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Panther is challenging more than distance. He is chall ...
Every year on 20 October, Kenya marks Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes’ Day, to honour those who contributed to the country’s independence and continue to build the nation. The Kiswahili word mashujaa means “heroes”, and the day recognises both histori ...
As schools close for the long end-of-year break, many Kenyan families are preparing for weeks of a different rhythm at home. For some children, it is a welcome pause from early mornings, homework and busy school days. For others, especially children with ...
World Sight Day is a global call to prioritise eye health, prevent avoidable vision loss and expand access to quality eye care. Led by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). This years theme is #LoveYourEyes. The campaign places ...
For the ones who love endlessly, show up daily, and are sometimes too exhausted to say so. There is a kind of tiredness that sleep cannot always fix. It is the tiredness of loving someone so deeply that you sometimes forget that you, too, need looki ...
There are battles we fight that the world will never see. There are no scars to point to, no casts to sign, and no wheelchairs to navigate. There is often no visible evidence that, behind a smile, someone may be fighting a battle that takes every ounce o ...
I was invited. I was given a seat at the table. I was included. But was I really seen? Because being included does not always mean that you belong. A ramp may help me get through the door, but can I move freely once I am inside? A sign- ...
As we begin a new week, we invite you to think beyond disability itself. Think about the families, friends, caregivers and communities who walk alongside People With Disabilities (PWDs) every single day. Behind every person with a disability is often ...
Every year, the 27th day of September marks the International Day of the Deaf, a global celebration of Deaf culture, sign languages, and the rights of deaf individuals. Just days earlier, Wednesday 23rd September is observed worldwide as International Da ...
