On Thursday 22nd January, the  in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and The Next Step Foundation, held a coordination meeting led by the Chairman, Raphael Waweru, to deliberate on our partnership framework and implementation strategy.

The meeting focused on the rollout of a county-level sensitization and awareness programme aimed at unpacking and operationalizing the new PWD Act for key stakeholders across the country.

Key priority areas discussed included:

Accelerated development and finalization of critical regulations, namely:
* Sign Language Regulations
* Tax Exemption Regulations
* Adjustment Order Regulations
* Registration Regulations

Engagement with the newly established State Department for Social Protection and Inclusion Management

Financial assistance mechanisms for caregivers

Structured stakeholder engagement to ensure inclusive participation and effective implementation

The partners reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative action to ensure widespread awareness, compliance, and meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in policy, business, and social systems.

Further updates on programme rollout and county engagements will be shared in due course.