♿ Driving Inclusion: KNCCI Partners with
@NextStepFdn to Empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
In a pivotal move toward a more inclusive business environment, KNCCI recently held a collaborative meeting with the Next Step Foundation to explore a strategic partnership aimed at empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Kenya.
🤝 One of the key outcomes was the initiation of discussions to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will formalize joint efforts to close inclusion gaps and advance economic opportunities for PWDs.
🌍 Notably, the Embassy of Israel expressed readiness to collaborate, recognizing Israel’s global leadership in PWD economic empowerment. Local institutions such as Kenya Revenue Authority, a strong multi-sectoral momentum.
📊 Key insights from the discussion:
Urgent need for corporate inclusion of PWDs
Proposal for a 15% PWD recruitment quota in private and public sectors
Call for a data-driven study on PWD inclusion in Kenya’s workforce
Recognition of self-employment and entrepreneurship as key economic pathways
💻 The partnership’s strategic focus will include:
Digital skills training
Youth and women-focused entrepreneurship programs
Inclusive employment initiatives with support from UKAid and British Council
🛍️ KNCCI also proposed 40% DTB procurement allocation to PWDs to champion inclusive supply chains. Plans are in motion to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3) with a national Business Inclusion Day—a platform to spotlight inclusive practices and celebrate PWD entrepreneurs.
Together, we are committed to building a more inclusive, innovative, and equitable business landscape for all.
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