Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) Chairperson, Mrs. Grace Kahariri, on 27 June 2025 presided over a diaper distribution exercise for Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) dependants with special needs at the Kenya Navy Hospital (TKNH), Mtongwe.
This impactful initiative is aligned with MWAK’s core mandate of promoting the welfare of KDF personnel and their families. It specifically aims to support military families caring for dependants with special needs by providing essential supplies to ease the daily demands of caregiving.
More than 20 KDF families from the Coast region received a substantial supply of diapers, reinforcing MWAK’s unwavering commitment to promoting the dignity, comfort, and well-being of dependants with special needs, both children and adults, and the devoted caregivers who support them.
In her address, Mrs. Kahariri acknowledged the immense challenges experienced by caregivers of dependants with special needs and commended their unwavering dedication, resilience, and compassion. She reaffirmed MWAK’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, emphasizing the need to ensure that every child with special needs is fully supported and empowered.
“Sometimes, we’re tested not to show our weaknesses but to discover our strengths. Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it. We see you, we value you and we hear you loud and clear,” said Mrs. Kahariri.
Mrs. Kahariri highlighted the importance of collaborating with institutions that align with MWAK’s mission to uplift families raising children with special needs. These partnerships aim to expand access to essential services such as medical support, assistive products, and caregiver education.
She encouraged families to make use of available support mechanisms, including registration through national disability frameworks, which can unlock access to additional care and resources.
“We will continue to partner with like-minded organizations to support all our families serving, retired, widowed, orphaned, and those caring for children abled differently,” she added.
Looking ahead, Mrs. Kahariri unveiled MWAK’s long-term plan to establish a specialized training and development center within the Kenya Navy Base. This facility will cater specifically to differently-abled children, offering structured therapeutic, educational, and developmental programs, while also serving as a center for caregiver training and psychosocial support.
In attendance were the Commander Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe, Brigadier Abraham Biwot, TKNH Senior Medical Officer, Colonel (Dr) Jethro Wambugu, TKNH Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Judith Adipo, MWAK members and families.
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