Juliet Ruwa National Council for Persons with Disabilities in supporting Organizations of Persons with Disabilities

OPDs in Kenya  are transitioning from informal, manual systems to more structured, technology-enabled operations. However, this shift remains fragmented. Persistent challenges include weak documentation systems, limited institutional accountability, inconsistent funding, and gaps in translating legal frameworks into practice.

Juliet Ruwa works with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities in supporting Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) at the grassroots level in Mombasa County. Through her work, she engages closely with communities to strengthen disability inclusion and improve access to services for persons with disabilities. Juliet shares the mandate and role of the county government in supporting OPD leaders, highlighting how government structures and community-based services work together to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and promote inclusion at the grassroots level.