May 13–14, 2026

Event Programme

From Policy to Practice — Co-Creating an Inclusive Society in Kenya

KICD, Ngara, Nairobi
Hosted by NCPWD in partnership with CBM
MCs: Anthony Muriithi & Simon Wachira

Overview

Two Days of Action

From service provision and exhibitions to high-level policy forums, panel discussions, and an awards gala.

Day 1
Opening & Exhibition

Wednesday, May 13, 2026·KICD, Ngara, Nairobi

Opening Ceremony

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ceremony

National Anthem and Official Prayers, Welcome Remarks, Planning Committee Remarks, Caregiver Perspective, Partner Remarks, UNDP Strategic Direction on Inclusion, Host Remarks, PSC Remarks, Cultural Performance by Artists with Disabilities, and Chief Guest Address.

  1. 1National Anthem & Official Prayers
  2. 2Welcome Remarks – Prof. Charles Ochieng Ong'ondo, MBS, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
  3. 3Remarks – Planning Committee Chairperson
  4. 4Caregiver Perspective – Ms. Fatma Wangari, Caregiver Representative
  5. 5Partner Remarks – Mr. David Munyendo, Country Director, (CBM) Christian Blind Mission, Kenya
  6. 6UNDP (Strategic Direction on Inclusion) – Ms. Ashura Michael, Talent Development & Inclusion Associate, United Nations Development Programme Kenya
  7. 7Host Remarks – Dr. Michael Munene, (PhD), Chief Executive Officer, National Council for Persons with Disabilities
  8. 8PSC – Mr. Harun M. Hassan, EBS, Commissioner, Public Service Commission
  9. 9Cultural Performance – Artists with Disabilities
  10. 10Chief Guest Address – Mr. CPA Benjamin Kai Chilumo, Chief Executive Officer, Huduma Kenya

Tour of Exhibition & Tea Break

11:00 AM

Service Delivery & Exhibition

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
service

From Policy to Practice: Co-creating an Inclusive, Prosperous Society by Reimagining Care Systems (Panel Discussion).

  1. 1Disability Assessment & Registration – National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Kenya
  2. 2Assistive Devices Assessment – Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), Hope Mobility Kenya, Bethany Kids, Kenya Society for the Blind
  3. 3Medical Check-ups – AIC Kijabe Hospital and PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
  4. 4Therapy Services – Bethany Kids, Kenya Institute of Special Education, Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya
  5. 5Government Services (Huduma Centre) – Huduma Kenya
  6. 6Legal Aid Clinic – Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) and Kituo Cha Sheria
  7. 7First Aid and Ambulance Services – RedCross Society of Kenya

Lunch & Networking

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Continuation of Services & Panel Discussion

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
panel

Continuation of Services and Panel Discussion led by UNDP, UNICEF and UN Women.

  1. 1UNDP
  2. 2UNICEF
  3. 3UN Women

Tea Break — End of Day 1

4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Gala Evening

National Disability Inclusion Awards

Recognizing excellence in disability inclusion across leadership, innovation, media, and county governments.

Disability Leadership Excellence Award

Nominated by: NCPWD

Emerging Changemaker Award

Nominated by: UDPK (Youth With Disability)

Outstanding Care Partner Award

Nominated by: UDPK

Media & Storytelling for Inclusion Award

Nominated by: Media Council

Outstanding County Inclusion Award

Nominated by: Council of Governors

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