This week and last, I had the pleasure to assist in two Toy Making Workshops in Machakos county. After a 3-hour drive we arrived at the health centre in Elkalakala. After a short inspection, we see many more mothers (with their children) than planned for, show up, there’s no Stima [...]

The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) recently hosted the KISE Expo 2024, focusing on assistive devices and specialized learning materials for individuals with disabilities. Held at KISE’s headquarters in Kasarani, Nairobi, this event aimed to raise awareness about the critical role assistive technologies play in enhancing the independence and [...]

The province of Oost-Vlaanderen has approved a project to provide enhanced services to three communities in Machakos County, where there is a significant rise in infants and young children with disabilities, particularly cerebral palsy. The project, led by SEP, aims to support young families in these communities through early intervention [...]

SEP has set up a third support centre in Nyanduma, following previous centres in Ewaso and Nziu, to address the significant challenges faced by families with children with disabilities. These challenges include a lack of well-equipped health and therapy centres, insufficiently trained staff, financial constraints, demotivated workers, and limited government [...]

SEP facilitated a training in Matuu in partnership with Tei Ma Ngai for the primary care providers and health staff of the health clinics and hospitals in the neighbourhoods to work preventively and improve on early identification of developmental delays and early interventions. Identifying children as early as possible is [...]

Since March of this year, Kenya has experienced severe flooding due to torrential rains, resulting in the deaths of over 200 people, the destruction of homes, and the displacement of thousands of families. The floods have also damaged numerous schools, disrupting education for many children. The disaster has exacerbated poverty [...]

Stigmatization in the community remains a significant challenge, especially for families with children with disabilities. Unfortunately, fathers often abandon their families or neglect their disabled child, leaving mothers to bear the full responsibility, sometimes facing social exclusion themselves. To address this issue, SEP has launched father forums aimed at supporting [...]

This is a collaborative project between SEP (Special Education Professionals) Kenya and Bold Theatre Kenya that blends theatre with social impact, aiming to promote inclusion by raising awareness about individuals living with Cerebral Palsy in Kenyan communities. Njogu’s story is one of courage and resilience, confronting societal barriers and personal [...]