By R, KNA
The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has officially handed over a new dining hall and kitchen worth Sh3 million to learners at Ng’eny Special School in Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu County.
The facility is part of the Fund’s wider commitment to improving the welfare, dignity, and learning environment of persons living with disabilities across the country.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Cecilia Mbaka, a Member of the Board of Trustees representing NFDK Chairperson Prof. Francis Kibera, emphasized that children with disabilities have equal rights to education, assistive devices, and economic empowerment.
“We have come to this school to support learners with disabilities. This is not a favor to them or the schools, it is our mandate to ensure they realize their rights,” Mbaka said.
She further reaffirmed the Fund’s dedication to projects that empower learners, adding that in the current financial year, Sh1.4 million has been earmarked specifically for Kisumu County to support additional initiatives.
She encouraged persons with disabilities to register and submit requests to benefit from the allocations.
With the Ng’eny Special School project, NFDK has now supported six institutions in Kisumu County with similar development projects, strengthening its long-term mission of inclusivity and equal opportunities in education.
Nationwide, the Fund allocates about Sh70 million annually to procure assistive devices and tools of trade, directly supporting around 3,000 persons with disabilities.
Beneficiaries or their guardians are required to apply through the local chief’s office to access the support.
Additionally, three institutions in Kisumu County have already received a total of Sh600,000 in the 2025/26 Financial Year for infrastructure upgrades to create a conducive learning environment.
She also revealed that part of NFDK’s budget goes into advocacy and lobbying to ensure persons with disabilities are supported not just through infrastructure, but also through progressive policies and laws.
“We want to see more learners with disabilities in schools, more of them supported, and stronger laws that protect their rights,” she said.
