A Ministry of Education 2016 survey indicates one out of every 10 Kenyans below the age of 21 suffers from a form of disability. The study also showed that more than 16 per cent of children with disabilities were out of school. 18.4 per cent of children and young adults below 21 years with disabilities were either total or partial orphans. Children with disabilities and special needs in Kenya remain disadvantaged when it comes to accessing proper primary education. Currently, the Ministry of Education spends Sh455 million on the primary education of children with special needs.

Source: Daily Nation December 05, 2019 10:30 UTC