KAKAMEGA COUNTY, CHESHIRE DISABILITY KENYA, SIGN MOU TO PROMOTE WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

The County Government of Kakamega has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cheshire Disability Kenya to strengthen service delivery and improve the welfare of persons with disabilities across the county.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services, Dr. Livingstone Imbayi, welcomed the partnership, noting that it will help safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities and enhance their access to government services, including registration on government platforms.

Dr. Imbayi noted that the county was implementing the 30 per cent allocation of equitable share resources targeting youth, women and persons with disabilities, including Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO), as part of its commitment to inclusive empowerment.

Cheshire Disability Kenya CEO, Mrs. Cecilia Mutava, commended the county for formalising the partnership, saying the agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two organisations in promoting disability-inclusive service delivery.

Mumias Education Assessment and Resource Centre (EARC), led by the director, Dr. Sellar Oduor, who will serve as the implementing partner, pledged to support the county’s Health pillar in advancing the welfare of persons with disabilities.

The signing ceremony was officiated by the County Attorney, Ms. Vivviane Mmbaka.

Also present were CECM for Social Services, CPA Jackline Masicha, CECM for Education, Mr. Bernard Amwayi, Deputy County Secretary, CPA Samson Otieno, and Chief Officer for Service Delivery, Dr. Phitalis Masakhwe.