Today, the Council disbursed 𝐊𝐒𝐡 𝟓𝟗,𝟐𝟕𝟕,𝟏𝟒𝟗 through the Ustawi Scholarship Program, benefiting 𝟐,𝟐𝟎𝟏 learners across all 47 counties for the 2026 academic year. This achievement is an important part of our mission to ensure that quality education becomes a reality for Persons with Disabilities.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐢 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 is an integrated initiative comprising two key programs; the 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, which supports primary to post-secondary learners, and the 𝐖𝐞𝐳𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, which supports students whose parents or guardians are Persons with Disabilities. Through these initiatives, the Council is actively breaking down financial barriers and fostering independence.
Guided by the 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, the Council remains committed to inclusive and compulsory education. Recognizing that education is the ultimate tool for escaping the cycle of poverty, the Council has also established a dedicated Education and Mentorship program to provide specialized support.
While we celebrate this progress, we also acknowledge the hidden costs of disability.
We continue to offer support for therapy and essential supplies through the 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐃) program. Our deepest gratitude goes to partners like the Kenya Pipeline Foundation and KCB Foundation for their incredible support. Together, we are ensuring that every learner, regardless of their disability, can maximize their full potential.
