Government Services
Access the essential benefits mandated for persons with disabilities in Kenya. We guide you through the official National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) processes to secure financial relief, educational support, and assistive equipment.
Core Function: These services provide financial relief, educational support, and legal recognition.
Note: The first step for almost all these benefits is official NCPWD Registration.
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NCPWD Registration
(The "Disability Card")
The gateway to all government benefits.
What it is: Official government recognition of a disability. It has moved from a physical card to a Digital Certificate via eCitizen.
Why you need it: It is mandatory for accessing tax exemptions, bursaries, and assistive devices.
How to Apply:
Assessment: Visit a [Gazetted Government Hospital] for a Disability Medical Assessment (Level 4/5).
Documents: Assessment Report, Passport Photo, Copy of ID (or Birth Certificate for minors).
Apply: Upload documents to the NCPWD service portal on eCitizen.
Neurodiversity Context: Ensure the medical report clearly states the condition (e.g., Autism, Intellectual Disability) to qualify for specific support.
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Education Assistance
(Bursaries & Scholarships)
The gateway to all government benefits.
What it offers: The NCPWD funds up to 75% of tuition fees for Secondary, Tertiary, and University education.
Key Exception: While primary education is generally free, the fund DOES cover primary education for learners with Intellectual Disabilities, recognizing their need for specialized units.
Requirements: NCPWD Registration, Admission Letter, Fees Structure, and a completed application form.
Actions:
Step 1: Download and Fill the Application Form (Using the button below).
Step 2: Complete Application at the portal (Start from Step 2 on the portal).
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Income Tax Exemption
Relief for employed individuals.
What it offers: Exemption from income tax on the first Ksh 150,000 per month (Ksh 1.8M per year) for registered persons with disabilities.
Who Qualifies: Employed individuals with a valid Disability Registration.
Process: Requires a specific recommendation letter from NCPWD which is then vetted by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
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Cash Transfer
(Inua Jamii / PWSD-CT)
Support for high-needs caregiving.
Target: Households caring for a person with Severe Disabilities (e.g., severe Cerebral Palsy or Autism) who requires 24-hour support and cannot work.
Benefit: A monthly stipend (approx. Ksh 2,000, paid bi-monthly) to support basic care.
How to Access: Recruitment is not on-demand; it occurs periodically at the local level (Chief’s office/County Social Development Officer).
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Economic Empowerment & Grants
Funding for groups and business.
Group Grants & Revolving Funds: Grants are provided to established Self-Help Groups (CBOs) that have been running for at least one year. The group must have a membership of at least 70% PWDs or their caregivers. These funds support income-generating activities (like agriculture or shop keeping) and can be used to start a revolving fund scheme for individual member loans. The current maximum funding is KES 100,000.00.
LPO Financing (AGPO): Financial bridging that supports businesses owned by PWDs to service government tenders. This leverages the 30% of government procurement opportunities set aside for enterprises owned by youth, women, and PWDs.
Job Placement & Support: The NCPWD Career Portal acts as a digital platform to provide market intelligence, career guidance, and job-matching opportunities, often coordinating with partners like Fuzu.
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Assistive Devices & Tools of Trade
Equipment for independence.
Assistive Devices: Provision of essential devices like wheelchairs, crutches, hearing aids, calipers, surgical boots, and prosthetic arms or legs. The National Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities (NDFPWD) supports this provision.
Priority: Funding gives priority to individuals requiring assistance to function in a learning, training, or work environment.
Tools of Trade: This empowerment program assists technically skilled PWDs into self-employment by providing start-up tool kits in selected sectors (e.g., catering, automotive engineering). The main objective is to help PWDs overcome the lack of initial capital and equipment.
Application Requirements: Duly filled application form, copy of Disability Identification Card, copy of National ID, and a professional Disability Assessment report.