What happens when the place you go to seek help is the very place that shuts you out? How? Well, let me tell you a story about the most inaccessible office I have been to and how that inaccessibility made me feel. Over the weekend, I went to apply for Read more…
Mental health isn’t always a visible battle—but last weekend, mine screamed in silence. I didn’t want to see anyone. I didn’t want to get out of bed. I wanted the curtains drawn — all super dark, no lights, no nothing. I wanted to lie in silence and let the stillness Read more…
There’s something dangerous about desperation — a silent vulnerability that opens doors we’d normally keep shut. It makes us reach, grasp, and cling to promises we might otherwise question. And when you live with a disability in a society that glorifies walking, standing, and “looking able,” that desperation can be Read more…
A wheelchair is more than a piece of equipment; it’s freedom, dignity, and a right to movement. Yet, in Kenya, this symbol of independence is often treated as a privilege—one that is difficult to access, expensive to maintain, and, at times, outright unsuitable for the user. For many, the journey Read more…
Where I come from, disability or rather paralysis isn’t just a medical condition; it’s often seen as a sign of demon possession. Yes, you read that right. If life was good before an accident or illness, people are quick to believe that something sinister caused the misfortune. And like I Read more…
As I write this, I am lying in bed nursing a relentless backache that seems to mock my every move. The pain is sharp, almost as if it has taken residence in my body, reminding me of all the things I cannot do at this moment. It’s easy to feel Read more…
Born on January 19, 1971, Nawa Mbangweta grew up in the vibrant communities of the Copperbelt and Lusaka. He was a man of many talents—working with his father on the family farm, running a small business, and later securing roles with the Melcombe Group of Companies and Kappa Industries. Life Read more…
Catherine, a vibrant business owner and peer-to-peer motivation trainer in Nairobi, has lived as a paraplegic for 17 years. Her journey with disability began suddenly in 2007 when she was just a teenager. One afternoon, she was in the family garden, gathering vegetables. As she bent down, a sharp pain Read more…
Paraplegia, a condition characterized by the impairment or loss of motor and sensory function in the lower half of the body, primarily due to spinal cord injury, brings about profound physical changes. However, the psychological impacts of paraplegia can be equally, if not more, challenging. Understanding these mental health challenges Read more…
Have you ever wondered if people with paraplegia can hold down a job, get married, live alone, or even thrive? Maybe you’ve just gotten the news that you may never walk again, or your relative, friend, or even spouse is going through this, and you are asking yourself these questions. Read more…