United Disabled Persons of Kenya -UDPK

United Disabled Persons of Kenya -UDPK The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) is the umbrella organization of persons with disabilities (PWD's) in Kenya.

UDPK is non- political, non-partisan Civil Soceity organization bringing together Disabled People Organizations countrywide representing all categories of disabilities.

What should Kenya’s education reforms deliver for learners and trainees with disabilities?On the first day of our input-...
01/10/2026

What should Kenya’s education reforms deliver for learners and trainees with disabilities?

On the first day of our input-gathering session, UDPK, in partnership with Sightsavers, brought together learners with disabilities, organizations of persons with disabilities and education institutions to contribute towards memoranda on the six Education Bills which are currently at the public participation process. The six Bills are;

1. Basic Education Bill, 2026

2. Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026

3. Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill, 2026

4. Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training Bill, 2026

5. Kenya National Qualifications Framework (Amendment) Bill, 2026

6. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The discussions examined barriers across the learning journey, from early childhood education to schools, vocational training, universities and the transition into employment.

Participants highlighted accessible learning materials, reasonable accommodation, inclusive assessments, teacher preparation and funding for disability-related support as priorities.

Access to information is a right. On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, we join the call to upho...
28/09/2026

Access to information is a right. On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, we join the call to uphold information integrity in the digital age.

Persons with disabilities have the right to information they can access and trust. Access to information enables them to exercise their rights and to access services including education, employment, health among others.

That means public information must be accessible, accurate, timely and available in formats persons with disabilities can use. Information shared only as an image, a video without captions or a website that cannot be navigated with a keyboard leaves people out of decisions that affect them.

A family may receive income support while their child still faces an inaccessible classroom or lacks suitable learning m...
28/09/2026

A family may receive income support while their child still faces an inaccessible classroom or lacks suitable learning materials.

In remarks delivered on his behalf by Moses Kamau, Principal Secretary Joseph Motari called for social protection and education services to work together to support children with disabilities from the earliest years.

He urged national and county governments to turn policy commitments into accessible pre-primary centres, prepared teachers, appropriate learning and play materials, and support for parents and caregivers.

He also called for better disability data and clear accountability: are children with disabilities enrolling, participating and receiving the support they need in every county?

26/09/2026

Deaf people's human rights are too.

The same way another person can access a service or an educational institution, is the same way a deaf person should access that right.

Reasonable accommodation should be granted to ensure deaf people exercise and enjoy their human rights.

It is and this week is . Despite the awareness creation on, “Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights, the Kenya Sign Lan...
25/09/2026

It is and this week is . Despite the awareness creation on, “Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights, the Kenya Sign Language Bill has been taken back to parliament for mediation. This means that if the current parliament lapses, the Bill will be lost.

It is therefore important for parliament to conclude mediation on the Kenyan Bill within the constitutional timeframe to protect the rights and priorities of the Deaf community.

What does inclusion look like from a child’s point of view?At the National Symposium on Advancing Disability-Inclusive P...
25/09/2026

What does inclusion look like from a child’s point of view?

At the National Symposium on Advancing Disability-Inclusive Pre-Primary Education in Kenya, UDPK CEO Sally Nduta urged participants to listen to children with disabilities when making decisions about their education.

Children have spoken about wanting to join clubs, use accessible washrooms and have clean water at school. Sally reminded participants that these experiences shape a child’s health, dignity and ability to take part in learning.

She also called for attention to caregivers, Kenyan Sign Language access, safeguarding and ways to keep children learning when floods disrupt schooling.

As we examine the study findings, children’s views and the different barriers they face must help shape the action that follows.

24/09/2026

The National Multi-Stakeholder Symposium on Advancing Disability-Inclusive Pre-Primary Education in Kenya:
Bridging Policy and Practice come with insights from different stakeholders.

“Evidence has value when it informs policy, guides investment, strengthens accountability and improves children’s lives.” Dr. Daniel Bekele

“Let’s go beyond the classroom, pedagogy and teacher training, and look at a child with a disability holistically.” Sally Nduta

“Our greatest measure of success is whether our commitments achieve results for children with disabilities.” Hon. Joseph Montari

“The architecture we have for disability mainstreaming does not address the reality on the ground.” Kizito Wangalwa

A child’s right to education begins in the early years. What will it take to make pre-primary classrooms inclusive and a...
24/09/2026

A child’s right to education begins in the early years. What will it take to make pre-primary classrooms inclusive and accessible to learners with disabilities across Kenya?

UDPK and the African Child Policy Forum are convening the National Multi-Stakeholder Symposium on Advancing Disability-Inclusive Pre-Primary Education in Kenya: Bridging Policy and Practice.

The symposium brings together national and county government representatives, educators, organisations of persons with disabilities, parents, caregivers, researchers and development partners. we are discussing the findings from a Kenya study conducted in Isiolo, Migori and Nyeri, and examine the barriers learners face in accessing, participating in and benefiting from pre-primary education.

The discussions will focus on practical action, including early identification and support, teacher preparation, accessible learning and play spaces, financing, and coordination between national and county governments.

23/09/2026

Inclusive education is the key. Decent and inclusive work opens one door. Accessible entrepreneurship opens another.

Purity will create awareness on Inclusive education and the importance of educating persons with disabilities.

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23/09/2026

APDK is re-advertising the position of Regional Manager – Coast Region, based at our Mombasa Branch.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across our three Mombasa branches — Likoni Furniture, Portreiz Rehabilitation Clinic, and Bombolulu Workshop and Cultural Centre. Core responsibilities include budget management, donor proposal writing, resource mobilization, and building partnerships with county governments, the NCPWD, and other stakeholders across the region.

We are seeking candidates with 5 to 7 years of progressive management experience within an NGO, health sector, or social enterprise setting, including at least 3 years in a senior or regional supervisory role. A working knowledge of Community-Based Rehabilitation and disability advocacy is required.

APDK is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified persons with disabilities to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and updated CV to [email protected], quoting "Regional Manager – APDK Mombasa" as the subject line. The application deadline is 4:00pm, 29th September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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