DTSK is a psycho-social support group and disability advocacy organization championing for the rights of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Blessed House, Thika Road
Joined December 2021
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"When societies embrace neurodiversity, they strengthen creativity, resilience, and innovation, laying the foundation for more just, inclusive, and sustainable communities".
DIFFERENTLY TALENTED SOCIETY OF KENYA retweeted
𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗙 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
To mark this important week, KISE has partnered with Aga Khan Hospital and e-tiba to bring free health screening and assessment services right to our Institute.
Drop by this week to get checked for:
•Audiology & Hearing Testing (Hearing assessments, ear checks & consultations)
• Pressure & Blood Sugar
•BMI Assessment
•Breast Examinations
•On-site Medical Consultations
We are also proud to host Signvrse, who are showcasing incredible innovations in accessibility-including live speech-to-Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) interpretation and sign language captioning tools!
Don't miss out on these vital services and exciting assistive technologies. Make time to pass by KISE anytime this week.
Everyone is welcome!
Venue: Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
When: Running all week long!
@DTSK21 joined other stakeholders at the launch of the Kuana Innovation Lab Program. This both an innovative and inclusive space that will create opportunities for women and youth ensuring that persons with disabilities are not left behind.
Kenya’s textile and apparel sector recorded exports of US $500 million in 2025 supporting 66,000 direct jobs and contributing 2 per cent to the country’s GDP.
The government is targeting to raise textile and apparel exports to US $2 billion by 2035 and create approximately 200,000 direct jobs. This will be achieved by increasing cotton production from the current 28,000 bales to the required 140,000 bales per year.
Speaking when she officially launched the KUANA Fashion Innovation Lab last evening in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam said Kenya has about 350,000 acres available for cotton expansion, giving the country room to increase production, raise farmers’ incomes, and supply local industries with raw materials.
The lab, an initiative by KikoRomeo, brings together designers, artisans, students, manufacturers and investors to grow Kenya’s fashion industry.
PS Ombam said the lab will help designers strengthen their business skills, understand markets and build brands that can grow beyond small bespoke production.
@DTSK21 joined other stakeholders in the high level stakeholders breakfast organized by the office of diversity, inclusion and disability rights on 17th September, 2026 @ODIDR_Kenya
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It's #SignMonday at the Kenya Institute of Special Education!
Do you know what today's phrase is?
Drop your guesses in the comments below! 👇🏾 #KISE #KSL #SignLanguage
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Mr Amos Natumanya — @UNDAuthority
Access to medicines goes beyond simply having medicines available in the country. Mr Natumanya highlighted affordability, geographical accessibility, acceptability, and the safety, efficacy and quality of medicines as equally important parts of access. #AccessToMedicines
He also noted the need to balance regulatory requirements and fees with the goal of supporting local manufacturing without creating additional costs that ultimately make medicines less affordable.
@ITPCglobal
Happening now : Multi-Stake Holder Panel Discussion: Taking Stock of Progress and Interrogating existing Legal,Economic,Regulatory and Structural,Barriers Affecting Medicine Access in Uganda
#AccessToMedicines
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1/3.
*WHO is Championing Censorship by pushing the strange term "infodemic"*
WHO states:
"An infodemic is too much information including false or misleading information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak."
who.int/health-topics/infode…
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Inclusion isn’t just a conversation, it’s a commitment.
Yesterday at KICC, GDDC joined the National Conversation on building a Kenya where diversity is respected, every voice counts, and no community is left behind.
As @MwauraIsaac1 emphasized, equal opportunity must be a reality for everyone.
Let’s move from conversation to action.
#DiversityInclusionDisabilityRights
Shirikisha. Jumuisha. Wezesha
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𝗞𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗞𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗟
A highlight of the ongoing KPEEL Trainers of Trainers programme, equipping 100 ToTs from across Kenya with skills to support early identification and intervention for learners requiring additional support.
#KISE #KPEEL #InclusiveEducation #EarlyIdentification
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The High Court has declared the Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional for lacking adequate public participation.
via @TheStarKenya
Hon. @HonAmosKimunya moves that the Community Groups Registration Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 Of 2021) be read a third time.
#BungeLiveNA
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Parliament seeks public views on 6 bills set to reshape Kenya’s education sector.
peopledaily.digital/news/par…
- @PeopleDailyKe
The @NAssemblyKE invites the public and stakeholders to attend public hearings and submit views on the following education Bills:
1. The Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 49 of 2026)
2. The Basic Education Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 50 of 2026)
3. The Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 51 of 2026)
4. The Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2026)
5. The Kenya National Qualifications Framework (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2026)
6. The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2026)
Public hearings will be held across 31 counties from Monday, 14th September to Friday, 25th September 2026.
Written submissions can be sent to [email protected]
or
to the Clerk of the National Assembly,
P.O. Box 41842–00100, Nairobi.
Deadline: Thursday, 24th September 2026 at 5.00 p.m.
#PublicParticipationKE
cc @KICDKenya
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On 15th September, young voices will take centre stage as we mark the International Day of Democracy.
A conversation on voice, participation and the future of our democracy begins.
#AmplifyYouthVoices #IDD2026
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The Senate invites comments on the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2025)
The memoranda maybe emailed to [email protected] and
copied to [email protected].
Deadline: Monday, 28th
September, 2026 at 5.00 p.m.
#PublicParticipationKE.
The Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2025) is read for the first time in the Senate.
Link: kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/bill/na/…
#BungeLiveSEN
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𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 | 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗬
Did you know? Every person with a disability has the right to privacy and protection from arbitrary interference or intrusion into their private life, family, home, correspondence and other forms of communication.
Public and private institutions must also protect confidential information relating to the personal health, habilitation and rehabilitation services of persons with disabilities. Such information should not be shared without the express authority of the person concerned.
📖 Understanding our rights is an important step towards building a more inclusive society.
Knowledge is the first step to inclusion.
#WordOfTheWeek #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #RightToPrivacy #KISE #Inclusion
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"As we bid Esther Mkamori goodbye, I urge all of us, even as we travel to Embu, Nyamira, and other counties, to mentor the young persons we interact with. They are the future Esthers. She has set the standard for all of us." Sally Nduta (@sallynduta1)
We had the opportunity to celebrate and bid farewell to one of our longest-serving team members, Esther Mkamori (@mkamoriesther ), who has served the disability community through UDPK for over eight (8) years. It was a bittersweet moment.
She was not only dedicated and diligent in her service, but she was also, and will continue to be, a mentor and champion of the rights of persons with disabilities. She made the office a great place to work by appreciating and working well with people of different personalities, bringing out the best in each of them.
"Esther had a way of making you think her ideas were yours. She would brighten up and say, 'That's a brilliant idea!'"
"Esther would assign you a task, encourage you to run with it, and never micromanage. She was always there to provide guidance and support."
"Esther is the kind of person who walks into a room and instantly brightens the atmosphere. She believed in me when I wasn't even sure of my own abilities."
"I've made mistakes, and Esther would always tell me not to worry because it was part of the learning process."
As she embarks on her new journey, we wish her every success in her career and in life. She leaves behind a lasting legacy, and she will be deeply missed.
ALT Esther Mkamori wearing a black dress stands indoors holding a colourful appreciation poster celebrating more than eight years of service. She is looking to her left and laughing. Behind her, a projector screen displays YouTube music thumbnails, and yellow and white balloons decorate the room, suggesting a farewell or appreciation event. The poster reads: * OVER 8 YEARS OF SERVICE * We will cherish every moment * Our index one * Our safe space * 100 real, kind and awesome * Keep being amazing * You make days brighter and easier * Don't forget how wonderful you are * Our walking CRPD * Thank you is an understatement * Always great vibes * You will be missed * Wish you were staying * It won't be the same without you * So lucky to have known you * Good luck * Don't go please
ALT A group of eleven women stand together indoors during a celebration, smiling as they present a wrapped gift to a woman standing at the centre dressed in black. Most of the women are wearing red dresses, while others are dressed in blue, black, and patterned outfits. Red, white, and gold balloons decorate the background, with a projected screen displaying a celebratory message, creating the atmosphere of a farewell and appreciation event.
ALT A group of nine men and one woman stand together indoors during a celebration, smiling as they present a wrapped gift to Esther standing at the centre dressed in black. Several of the men point toward the gift while posing for the photo. One man uses a white cane and wears sunglasses. Many are dressed in suits or smart casual clothing with red lapel flowers or bow ties. Red, white, and gold balloons decorate the background, with a projected screen and a sign celebrating more than eight years of service, creating the atmosphere of a farewell or appreciation event.
ALT A white celebration cake with red icing sits on a table during a farewell or appreciation event. The cake features printed messages that read, "Best Colleague Ever," "We Will Miss You," and "Thank You Ms. Mkamori." A decorative topper styled like a Windows 11 screen is placed on top. Part of the cake has been cut, revealing the sponge inside. Gold decorative accents and red icing trim complete the design, while a person wearing a black embroidered top stands behind the cake.
@DTSK21 represented by our Chairperson @AliceMundia
📢 Through a press briefing following the dissemination of the Disability Electoral Reform Agenda, UDPK called on electoral institutions, political parties, policymakers, and other stakeholders to take deliberate action towards more inclusive elections ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Agenda presents eight priority reforms aimed at strengthening the participation, representation, and leadership of persons with disabilities in Kenya's democratic processes.
Inclusive elections are essential for an inclusive democracy. Access agenda here udpkenya.or.ke/wp-content/up…
@DTSK21 Joined @UDPK and other organizations of persons with disabilities in reflecting on the 20years since the UNCRPD came into being.
"The UN CRPD empowered me to know my rights and speak up for myself. As a person with intellectual disability, it has enabled me to have a choice and make my own decisions." Jane, a young self-advocate from KAIH.
On 4th September, we commemorated the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the UN CRPD. We celebrated the milestones, reflected on the missed opportunities and forged the way forward to deal with the gaps.
Jane's words captured the significance of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: enabling persons with disabilities to know their rights, exercise their autonomy and participate in decisions that affect their lives.
From the different speeches it was noted that organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) have shaped the implementation of the UN CRPD at national, regional and global levels.
OPDs have contributed to treaty negotiations, participated in state reporting processes, submitted alternative reports, informed the work of the CRPD Committee and used its recommendations to advance change within their countries.
Their leadership has strengthened disability movements and ensured that the experiences and priorities of persons with disabilities influence laws, policies and programmes.
It was emphasized that OPDs must continue to be partners in setting agendas, designing interventions, implementing programmes and monitoring progress. #CRPD
@ADFSecretariat @IDA_CRPD_Forum
ALT A man wearing dark glasses speaks at a podium while a sign language interpreter signs for participants seated around tables during the 20th anniversary commemoration of the UN CRPD in Nairobi. Event banners highlight 20 years of progress and the call for renewed action on disability rights.
ALT A woman speaks at a podium during the 20th anniversary commemoration of the UN CRPD in Nairobi, with her image projected on a large screen behind her. Participants, including wheelchair users, are seated around tables facing the stage. Event banners call for reflection on progress and renewed action on disability rights.
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For persons with disabilities to access other rights and participate in society on an equal basis with others, they need to have assistive technologies.
Globally, 2.5 billion (this number is increasing) people need one or more assistive technologies, yet access remains deeply unequal. In some settings, as few as 3% of those who need assistive technology can access it.
On 2 September 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted its first resolution dedicated to access to #AssistiveTechnology. The resolution calls on governments to integrate assistive technology into health, education, labour, social protection and other national systems.
The resolution gives persons with disabilities and their organizations a stronger advocacy tool to call for:
• Affordable, appropriate and quality assistive products
• Dedicated public financing for assistive technology
• National priority assistive products lists based on people’s needs
• Reliable assessment, fitting, repair and maintenance services
• Investment in local production and innovation
• Disaggregated data on need, availability and access
• Inclusion of assistive technology in emergency and humanitarian response
• Meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in all related decisions
Find out more using the following link; atscalepartnership.org/news-…
@_ATscale @ADFSecretariat @IDA_CRPD_Forum
ALT Graphic featuring the UDPK logo and the statement, “Access to Assistive Technology is now a Global Priority,” written in dark red on a white note card against a cream and gold background.
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United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) is seeking a qualified, dynamic and results-oriented professional for the position of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer
Location: Nairobi, with regular travel to project sites
Employment: Full-time
Required experience: experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning.
The successful candidate will lead UDPK’s work in monitoring and evaluation, research, data management, organizational learning, knowledge management and results reporting. #Opportunity #IkoKazi
Applicants are required to read the full job advertisement before submitting the application. Access more information using this link; drive.google.com/file/d/12I5…
Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
