The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has promised to engage in more partnerships with devolved units tailored to benefit Children with Disabilities (CWDs).
Speaking at St. Colomban’s School for the Deaf in Trans Nzoia County where she commissioned a tuition block, Chairperson of NFDK Board of Trustees Dr. W. Kristina Kenyatta hailed previous partnerships with Trans County Government, which she said has been instrumental in creating an environment where children with disabilities can thrive better socially and academically.
She promised the Board will always strive to engage in more partnerships with all the county units in an effort to create an equal playground for all children
Outlining projects NFDK has so far supported in the region, Dr. Kenyatta pointed out gratitude to local communities for their support, which she said has ensured that children with disabilities lead a normal life.
The commissioned tuition block funded by NFDK and Trans Nzoia County Government to the tune of Shs. 3 M, has structurally transformed the institution and given it a new face.
Present during the exercise was Trans Nzoia County Chief Officer in charge of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism Jane Wachwenge who called for inclusivity and support for children living with disabilities.
The Officer who used the opportunity to donate sports equipment to the institution, urged stakeholders to give children with disabilities an equal chance to access education which she termed as an equalization factor.
“Education is the key that unlocks the full potential of our children enabling them to actively contribute to the society. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that the available learning opportunities are accessible to all,” she said as she emphasized the transformative power of education for Children with Disabilities.
By Isaiah Nayika
