BUNGOMA: The National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) has decentralized its operations to enhance service delivery for its members who are living with physical and mental challenges. Among the services is the registration of persons with disabilities, which is now done at the County offices while assessment of individuals is conducted at the County Referral hospitals, with the medical report signed after two weeks.
According to Kenya News Agency, the Bungoma County Disability Services Officer, Rosemary Amiru, stated that people living with disabilities are now able to apply for and obtain a certificate on the E-Citizen platform once they receive a recommended medical assessment. She made these remarks during a Bungoma Disability Dialogue Forum, which had the theme ‘Celebrating 20 years of diversity and inclusion in Kenya: Stories of Triumph and Overcoming Barriers,’ held at the County Commissioners boardroom.
Amiru also highlighted that the application for tax exemption has been digitized, enabl
ing individuals to apply online. However, they are required to present themselves physically to the authorities for verification. Mr. Adrian Sakwa of the Bungoma Disability Network urged employees across all sectors to provide opportunities for people living with disabilities to serve in positions that match their skills and to empower those without skills as part of efforts towards inclusivity.
The forum was organized ahead of the celebrations for the International Day for the Disabled, which will be held at the Bungoma Airstrip grounds on December 3 this year.
