Persons living with disabilities receive funding for their institutions

The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya chairperson of the board of trustees Kristina Kenyatta

The Government has disbursed Sh41 million to 17 institutions catering for the learning needs of persons living with disabilities.

The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya chairperson of the board of trustees Kristina Kenyatta said the 10 other institutions from different counties would receive funding amounting to Sh25 million before the end of the financial year.

Speaking when she handed over cheques to school heads and other representatives from the 17 institutions, Ms Kenyatta said beneficiaries were selected based on nature of their needs and the urgency.