Parents and guardians of People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nakuru County have urged the government to establish one stop shop desk for People With Disabilities to enable them obtain crucial documents and services so as to reduce cost and time spent in getting the documents and services
Speaking at Kamara Health centre in Kuresoi North sub county in Nakuru, the guardians led by Linet Kimei noted that most parents with children with disability fail to benefit from various social funds from the government due to numerous processes and procedures required to obtain People With Disability identity documents required for registration.
Her sentiment comes amid the ongoing assessment and registration of persons with disabilities in the county which has progressed well across Nakuru County, one month after the exercise began.
The assessment exercise is guided by the Primary Healthcare (PHC) hub-and-spoke model, under the County Department of Health in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Civil Registration Services, ID registration teams, and the Social Health Authority (SHA) with a primary focus on ensuring it deliver end-to-end, community-based services closer to the people.
During today’s Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) outreach at Kamara Health Centre in Kuresoi North, Dr Joy Mugambi, the County Director for Health Administration and Planning, led the disability assessment team alongside Mr Isaac Rogito, the Director of NCPWD.
Dr Mugambi described the initiative as a first of its kind, enabling clients to be assessed, registered on the e-Citizen platform, and issued disability certificates free of charge within a single coordinated process.
The MDT comprises physical, mental, and visual assessors who ensure comprehensive evaluations and smooth service delivery in line with PHC principles of accessibility, person-centered care, and equity.
The County Rehabilitation Coordinator Mr Muasya Jonah stated that the progress so far shows that nearly 900 persons with disabilities have already been registered in Njoro, Naivasha, and Kuresoi North.
“This week, the MDT is scheduled to extend its services to Elburgon Sub-County Hospital, Molo subcounty hospital and surrounding areas.
This registration is essential as it enables persons with disabilities to access free health services, social services, educational support, and tax waivers as outlined in the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.
‘By linking individuals to these entitlements, the initiative strengthens social protection and enhances inclusion in all sectors of society,” said Dr Joy Mugambi.
Last year, through similar countywide outreaches and routine services at Nakuru’s seven gazetted disability assessment sites, the Department reached 4,000 persons with disabilities.
Building on this success, the county has set a target of reaching and registering 5,000 persons with disabilities in the 2025–2026 cycle, reaffirming the commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the journey toward universal health coverage.
As Nakuru County prepares to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, celebrations that will end from December 9 to 11 in Rongai Sub-County, highlighting the county’s dedication to inclusion, dignity, and equitable health services.
The Department of Health acknowledges the invaluable support of partners including Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM), the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), and other stakeholders who continue to strengthen this PHC-driven initiative.
Together, these efforts are helping to build an inclusive, equitable, and resilient primary healthcare system for all residents of Nakuru County.
by Absalom Namwalo
