Why We Exist
The statistics below expose the urgent gaps in disability inclusion across Africa and Kenya. These represent real people, names, dreams, and stories longing to belong.
1. Disability Prevalence
A massive population often hidden from view.
Over 250 million Africans (approximately 16% of the population) live with disabilities. However, many governments report figures under 5%, largely due to social stigma.
Kenya 2019 Census: 2.2% identified as living with disabilities. Broader studies from WHO estimate the actual figure is closer to 16% (approx. 8 million people) when accounting for hidden disabilities.
2. Employment Gap
The vast majority excluded from meaningful work.
Only 20–30% of working-age persons with disabilities in Africa are employed, leaving an estimated 70–80% without work.
It is estimated that fewer than 10% of employers offer disability-friendly infrastructure, policies, or recruitment practices.
3. The Education Crisis
Systemic barriers preventing access to learning.
In Africa, only 20–30% of children with disabilities attend school.
In Kenya, the situation is even more severe, with just around 6% enrolled and those who do enroll are 60% more likely to drop out.
4. Faith-Based Inclusion
Spiritual communities often lack accessibility.
Less than 1% of churches across Africa have formal disability inclusion programs yet roughly 49% of Africans identify as Christian.
Fewer than 2–3% of churches have a formal disability ministry and 80–85% of churches lack any intentional disability inclusion.
5. Therapy & Tools
The gap between need and provision is staggering.
Across Africa, an estimated 5–15% of persons with disabilities have access to assistive devices or therapy.
In Kenya, the figure is slightly higher at 17–32%, yet the majority still remain without the support they need.