More than 300 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Mandera county have a reason to smile after the county government donated assorted mobility kits to empower and to give them movement independence.
The persons with disability, some of who have been bedridden for years, received wheelchairs, foldable steel wheelchairs designed for children, elbow crutches, tricycles, walking frames, white canes, among others.
This initiative aims to provide essential tools to improve the quality of life, mobility, and independence of persons with disabilities.
Ms Sumeya Bishar the county CEC social and gender services while distributing the items said they will no longer be holed up idle inside their houses due to lack of movement support devices.
She added the county government will distribute the assorted assistive devices across Mandera county and issues involving disability affairs involving PWDs will be sorted out.
CEC Sumeya also encouraged individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to take advantage of these assistive devices to improve their overall quality of life and independence.
She underscored the need to support these groups saying they have unmatched talents that if nurtured can get them out of poverty.
“Mandera County Government is committed to continuing its efforts in providing assistance and empowerment to PWDs within our community,” said the CECM for Social Development Sumeya Bishar while presiding over the launch.
Ibrahim Ali thanked the donors for these timely assistance for it will bring joy to more persons with disability.
This assistance will make sure that PWDs in Mandera know will go by their daily life like normal persons we appreciates Ibrahim Ali.
By Adan Mohamed
