Therapy is a valuable tool for achieving and maintaining mental wellness. The benefits of therapy for mental wellness are vast and include providing a safe and non-judgmental space, enhancing coping skills, identifying underlying issues, and fostering self-awareness.

Almost a billion people globally have been diagnosed with a mental health issue.

Launched in partnership with the AMREF International University, the new academy will cater to capacity building for mental health practitioners in the country.

Emotional abuse can leave one feeling shook and alone.

In this guide, we’ll explore how to build a thriving youth-led peer mental health group a safe, supportive space where young people can share and listen.

This article explores the different types of caregivers, and the major mental health key stressors concerns by caregivers for persons with disabilities

Mental health equity for youth with disabilities is a global imperative rooted in human rights, dignity, and justice.

The question for OPDs in Kenya is therefore not whether AI will affect our work, it already does. The real question is how we can understand it, shape it, and use it in ways that advance disability rights and inclusion. This practical guide introduces simple ways OPDs can begin exploring AI tools responsibly.

Long before I understood disability rights, I learned how quickly society decides who is capable based on how closely you match its expectations. The day I stopped “overcoming” my disability, I started living my life.

This article provides a compelling introduction to the imperative of Accessible Customer Service: A Mission Possible. As the world increasingly recognizes that exceptional customer experience must be synonymous with inclusion, respect, and dignity.

Algorithmic systems are shaping decisions in hiring, healthcare, education and public services, yet they often rely on data that fails to reflect the full diversity of human experience. This gap creates space for Algorithmic Bias and Disability Exclusion, where people with disabilities are overlooked because the systems meant to serve them were never designed with them in mind. The article highlights how missing data becomes a silent barrier, reinforcing inequity and urging a shift toward inclusive digital design.

Navigating Global Platforms with Assistive Technology became a defining reality when Maryanne Emomeri likely became the first person to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) on a UN panel. Her presence showed how assistive tools can open global spaces to voices that have long been overlooked, inspiring broader inclusion in decision-making arenas.

Digital services advance rapidly, yet many rural users remain excluded. Using a practical example to ending digital inequality, this article shows how the same platform empowers one user but marginalises another, underscoring the need for inclusive design.

Losing your voice is like losing your fingerprint, the sound that carries your laughter, anger or your story. For years, technology spoke for us but not like us. Now, through an extraordinary initiative offering free licensed voices for people who have lost their voices, you can reclaim it.

Smart appliances supporting independent living for persons with disabilities are transforming homes, promoting autonomy, dignity, and comfort through accessible design that meets diverse everyday needs.

As the world commemorates the International Day of Care and Support on 29 October, we are reminded of one simple yet powerful truth, care is the foundation of humanity. The United Nations General Assembly’s declaration of this day acknowledges that care work, both paid and unpaid, is not just a personal responsibility but a shared social and economic priority.

As the world observes Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, an important conversation is unfolding, one that challenges how society measures progress for people with disabilities.

As Kenya moves forward with Artificial Intelligence (AI), one important question arises: Who gets to be part of this change? Kenya's new AI Strategy for 2025–2030 sets out an ambitious plan to make the country a leader in fair and accessible AI in Africa. But real progress is about people. And persons with disabilities have the most to gain from what AI can offer.

As we mark Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, may we challenge the old system of unfair comparisons. Let the monkey be tested in climbing, and the fish in swimming. Only then will education truly be fair.

The British Medical Journal – BMJ- says it is important to remain alert to emerging risk factors for suicide amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

September is the Suicide Awareness Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), this designation offers an opportunity “to raise awareness on this stigmatized and often taboo topic (suicide).”

In Kenya, over 300,000 people die by suicide per year. Recognizing alarm signals, informing yourself, and getting help can save lives.

Emotional abuse can leave one feeling shook and alone.

Therapy is a valuable tool for achieving and maintaining mental wellness. The benefits of therapy for mental wellness are vast and include providing a safe and non-judgmental space, enhancing coping skills, identifying underlying issues, and fostering self-awareness.

What is mental health, and why is it important? Your mental health is your emotional and mental state of well-being, and it plays a large role in your overall health. Just like your physical health, it is something you need to actively work at to keep healthy. The benefits of taking care of your mental health include improved moods, increased self-esteem, clearer thinking, and many more.

The question for OPDs in Kenya is therefore not whether AI will affect our work, it already does. The real question is how we can understand it, shape it, and use it in ways that advance disability rights and inclusion. This practical guide introduces simple ways OPDs can begin exploring AI tools responsibly.

Long before I understood disability rights, I learned how quickly society decides who is capable based on how closely you match its expectations. The day I stopped “overcoming” my disability, I started living my life.

This article provides a compelling introduction to the imperative of Accessible Customer Service: A Mission Possible. As the world increasingly recognizes that exceptional customer experience must be synonymous with inclusion, respect, and dignity.

Algorithmic systems are shaping decisions in hiring, healthcare, education and public services, yet they often rely on data that fails to reflect the full diversity of human experience. This gap creates space for Algorithmic Bias and Disability Exclusion, where people with disabilities are overlooked because the systems meant to serve them were never designed with them in mind. The article highlights how missing data becomes a silent barrier, reinforcing inequity and urging a shift toward inclusive digital design.

Navigating Global Platforms with Assistive Technology became a defining reality when Maryanne Emomeri likely became the first person to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) on a UN panel. Her presence showed how assistive tools can open global spaces to voices that have long been overlooked, inspiring broader inclusion in decision-making arenas.

Digital services advance rapidly, yet many rural users remain excluded. Using a practical example to ending digital inequality, this article shows how the same platform empowers one user but marginalises another, underscoring the need for inclusive design.

Losing your voice is like losing your fingerprint, the sound that carries your laughter, anger or your story. For years, technology spoke for us but not like us. Now, through an extraordinary initiative offering free licensed voices for people who have lost their voices, you can reclaim it.

Smart appliances supporting independent living for persons with disabilities are transforming homes, promoting autonomy, dignity, and comfort through accessible design that meets diverse everyday needs.

As the world commemorates the International Day of Care and Support on 29 October, we are reminded of one simple yet powerful truth, care is the foundation of humanity. The United Nations General Assembly’s declaration of this day acknowledges that care work, both paid and unpaid, is not just a personal responsibility but a shared social and economic priority.

As the world observes Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, an important conversation is unfolding, one that challenges how society measures progress for people with disabilities.

As Kenya moves forward with Artificial Intelligence (AI), one important question arises: Who gets to be part of this change? Kenya's new AI Strategy for 2025–2030 sets out an ambitious plan to make the country a leader in fair and accessible AI in Africa. But real progress is about people. And persons with disabilities have the most to gain from what AI can offer.

As we mark Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, may we challenge the old system of unfair comparisons. Let the monkey be tested in climbing, and the fish in swimming. Only then will education truly be fair.