A multi-agency team led by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has begun verifying the eligibility of persons with disabilities (PWDs) seeking tax exemption.
Speaking during a two-day exercise at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH), NCPWD Chief Executive Officer Dr. Michael Munene said the nationwide exercise is aimed at providing tax relief to PWDs in both formal and informal employment, as provided under the law governing persons with disabilities.
Dr. Munene said the month-long exercise began in Kisii, which serves as a strategic regional centre for more than seven neighbouring counties. He said the team had already vetted more than 400 persons with disabilities.
He commended the verification team for its collaboration and urged persons with disabilities to take advantage of the opportunity to apply for tax exemption in the 12 counties where the exercise will be conducted.
The NCPWD CEO also said the council was in the final stages of operationalising the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, which he said would strengthen the protection of human rights and restructure enforcement mechanisms.
How PWD Tax Exemption Verification Works
Kisii NCPWD Officer Gabriella Ogom said the verification exercise involves assessing the registration status of persons with disabilities, proof of income and their tax compliance.
Ogom said PWDs who do not meet the eligibility criteria can appeal the decision of the assessment team to ensure their rights are protected.
She added that the tax exemption application process had been digitised through the e-Citizen platform. However, applicants who submit their applications are required to appear in person for physical assessment.
The Head of Assessment Team at KTRH, Shem Onserio, said applicants are required to present a national identity card, while minors must provide a birth certificate and be accompanied by their next of kin.
Onserio urged more persons with disabilities to turn up for the exercise, saying the verification process would also help the government plan and implement programmes targeting PWDs.
