02/03/2026
INTERNATIONAL WHEELCHAIR DAY 2026
1st March 2026, Maendeleo ya Walemavu Organisation celebrated International Wheelchair Day at the United States International University (USIU). Led by C.E.O Cosmas Julius Maendeleo ya Walemavu. The attendees were the Maendeleo team, APS officers with disabilities, DCI representatives, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) team, the University of Nairobi team, the USIU Adaptive Sports team, caregivers, and many more among friends of persons with disabilities. It was truly a fun sporting day that strengthened bonds, promoted inclusivity, and partnerships.
The sporting activities - goalball for the visually impaired, woodball, and sitting volleyball- were a thrilling highlight of the day. The event ran successfully until evening, filled with energy, camaraderie, and shared purpose on and off the field.