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George Ochola Woud Gem, 28507, Nairobi (2026)

18/03/2026

Income Tax Exemption Vetting – March to April 2026

If you’ve applied for Income Tax Exemption (ITE), check your vetting schedule and venue carefully. Attend at your regional center on the assigned date.

Key Notes:

Vetting is FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pay the application fee only via eCitizen.
Bring the original documents uploaded during the application.
Vetting for the Defence Forces is strictly at Memorial Hospital, Nairobi, on 30th April.

📍 Full timetable:

Nairobi: 30 Mar – 2 Apr | NCPWD HQ, Westlands

Kisii: 8–9 Apr | Kisii County Referral Hospital

Kisumu: 10–11 Apr | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral

Bungoma: 13–14 Apr | Bungoma County Referral Hospital

West Pokot: 15–16 Apr | Kapenguria Referral Hospital

Eldoret: 17–21 Apr | Huruma Sub-County Hospital

Nakuru: 22–23 Apr | Nakuru County Referral Hospital

And more in Garissa, Mombasa, Machakos, Murang’a, and Isiolo

⚠️ Do not make any other payments other than via eCitizen.

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16/03/2026

Governor Sakaja Johnson and Geoffrey Mosiria A person with a disability was simply trying to earn a living within the City of Nairobi. Is this how your county officers have been instructed to treat persons with disabilities who are hustling to survive?

Reports indicate that county officers assaulted a Deaf individual who was peacefully selling within the city. This is deeply troubling and unacceptable. Persons with disabilities deserve dignity, protection, and fair treatment.

We urge your office to address this matter urgently and guide county enforcement officers on how to respectfully engage with persons with disabilities. There must be clear strategies and training on disability inclusion and human rights.

Violence or intimidation against persons with disabilities should never be tolerated.

We say NO to the harassment of persons with disabilities.

If the Deaf turn against the county Askaris, never blame them, it's because you don't understand

Respect and inclusion must be the standard in our city.

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12/03/2026

President Ruto has time to visit Kapsabet Schools and splash millions, yet a nearby special school continues to face serious challenges. With speeding vehicles passing close to the school, how are learners expected to concentrate in class?

Our leaders must stop pretending to advocate for inclusion. Inclusion should be consistent and proactive, not something that only happens after a problem or tragedy.

Kenya still has a serious challenge when it comes to prioritizing and supporting learners with disabilities. True leadership means taking action before problems arise, not only responding after the damage is done.

Jonathan Metet sometimes leaders need to stop this character........

12/03/2026

Kapsabet School for the Deaf.

Eleven students from Kapsabet School for the Deaf fell into a septic tank while attempting to catch a glimpse of a presidential motorcade that was heading to celebrations at Kapsabet Girls High School.

According to reports, the students had gathered near the roadside to watch the motorcade pass when the incident occurred. Emergency responders and members of the public quickly rushed to the scene to rescue the learners from the septic tank.

Out of the 11 students involved, eight are reported to be in stable condition. Two sustained injuries and are receiving treatment, while one student is in critical condition.

Authorities and school officials are monitoring the situation as the affected students continue to receive medical attention. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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12/03/2026

Several learners at Kapsabet School for the Deaf in Nandi County feared dead after a group of students fell into a septic tank on Thursday while watching President William Ruto’s motorcade pass near the school.

Residents began rescue efforts before police and emergency teams arrived, with rescued students taken to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital.

11/03/2026

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN KENYA

The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for new volunteers.

Dates: 16th – 21st March 2026
Location: Recruitment will take place at designated sub-county centres across the country.

The NYS is encouraging youth with disabilities to apply and participate in the recruitment process alongside other applicants. This initiative promotes inclusion, equal opportunity, and fair representation of persons with disabilities in national programs.

We encourage all eligible youth with disabilities to take part in this opportunity and contribute to national development.

For more information, contact your nearest NYS recruitment centre or local administration office.

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08/03/2026

From South Africa, Nelson Mandela’s funeral, Fake Interpreter to SIAYA: Accessibility Scandal?

As Kenyan Sign Language Interpreters Association-Kslia prepare to travel to Rwanda for professional engagements, it is unfortunate that an incident like this is happening here at home.

Planning for the state function in Siaya was clearly done. The organizing committee, media teams, and protocol teams were all aware of the event. A budget was allocated, yet accessibility for the Deaf community was poorly handled. It raises serious questions about priorities and accountability.

A video circulating online shows a person providing an incorrect and confusing sign language interpretation during Mr President speech William Samoei Ruto. This is extremely concerning because Deaf viewers rely entirely on sign language to access such important national information.

Media houses such as Azimio TV State House Kenya and other online platforms also share responsibility. Before broadcasting or publishing edited footage, basic checks should be done to ensure that the interpretation provided is accurate and professional.

This is not just a small mistake. It is a serious failure of accessibility and professionalism.

Siaya County has qualified Sign Language interpreters, only that their boss didn't attend as WANTAM government.

Misrepresentation as a sign language interpreter undermines the rights of Deaf people and goes against the principles of inclusion under the Persons with Disabilities Act.

I therefore call upon the Communications Authority of Kenya, Directorate of Criminal Investigations - DCI and the Media Council of Kenya to investigate this matter. Those involved in hiring or approving this interpreter should be held accountable if negligence or misrepresentation is confirmed.

Accessibility is not a favour it is a right.

The Deaf community deserves respect, accuracy, and full inclusion in national events.

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28/02/2026

It doesn’t matter your background, your height, or the society you belong to anyone can learn sign language and become an interpreter.

Sign language is a skill. It is a service. It is a bridge.

Inclusion means everyone has a role to play.....

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27/02/2026

SIGN LANGUAGE IN POLITICAL NEWS ...WE MUST TALK ABOUT STRUCTURE, NOT JUST PRESENCE

Watching long political bulletins hosted by Linus Kaikai, Yvonne Okwara etc on Citizen TV Kenya, one thing clearly stands out the power of sign language interpretation.

Interpreters like Youla Nzale bring political news to life through expressive, natural, and visually engaging signing. Her delivery is not stiff or mechanical. It reflects the richness of Kenyan Sign Language using space, facial grammar, body shifts, and concept based meaning.

And this is where many people misunderstand:
Sign language is not English on the hands.

Journalism speaks in fast, structured sentences. For example, a news anchor may say:

“The government has today announced new reforms targeting electoral accountability.”

But in natural KSL structure, the message becomes clearer and more visual:

GOVERNMENT TODAY ANNOUNCE NEW REFORMS/
REFORMS PURPOSE? ELECTION ACCOUNTABILITY//

Notice the difference.

KSL follows topic first, then comment. It uses emphasis, facial expression, and spatial referencing to show importance. The meaning is unpacked visually, not compressed into one long English sentence.

This is not simplification.
This is linguistic intelligence.

Interpretation in political news requires real time decisions:

Do I sign this concept visually?
Is there a standard political sign?
Should I explain briefly for clarity?

Will regional viewers understand this variation?

Because yes KSL has regional differences.
Signs used in Nairobi may differ from Western or Coastal regions. National broadcasters must balance standardization with inclusion.

Media houses including Citizen TV Kenya NTV Kenya KTN Home K24 TV have made progress. But interpreter integration still needs strengthening:

• Larger and clearer interpreter windows
• Proper lighting and contrast
• No cutting off hand movement
• Continuous interpreter training
• Development of a shared political sign lexicon

Sign language interpretation in political journalism is not charity.

It is democratic access to information.
It is political inclusion.
It is civic participation.

Let us move from visibility to quality.
From presence to linguistic excellence.
From token interpretation to structured accessibility.

When journalism and sign language work together intentionally, Deaf Kenyans do not just watch politics they fully participate in it.

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25/02/2026

Disabled by Day, Olympic Champion by Night? Mchezo wa Town.

By day, he is “crippled,” struggling on the street, asking for help in the name of survival. By night, same man is spotted walking faster than Wi-Fi after a long day of fundraising. Poverty is the real enemy but mchezo wa town is undefeated!

Sometimes the problem is not disability… it’s the system, the hustle, and the stories people sell to survive.

Nairobi streets never disappoint.😄

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