𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to uplifting persons living with disabilities, as the county rolled out the fourth phase of wheelchair distribution in partnership with the Walkabout Foundation.

Speaking during the launch event, where 100 new wheelchairs were handed out, Lusaka described the day as “a day of dignity… a day of renewed hope.”

“Every resident of Bungoma County matters, every dream is valid, and mobility is a right—not a privilege,” he said, emphasizing the county’s continued efforts toward inclusion.

The governor revealed that the county, working closely with partners, has so far distributed 420 wheelchairs across Bungoma.

“That is not just a number. It is 420 lives lifted, 420 families supported, and 420 futures unlocked,” Lusaka noted.

He urged beneficiaries to make full use of their new mobility devices to pursue education, employment, enterprise, and active community life.

“These chairs are more than devices; they are instruments of freedom. Go to school, go to work, visit your neighbors, build your businesses and pursue your dreams. Your governor believes in you,” he told the recipients.

Lusaka thanked the Walkabout Foundation for its dedication, saying their contribution was “restoring dignity and strengthening communities.” He also praised the County Special Programs Directorate for ensuring that support consistently reaches those who need it most.

The governor reiterated that his administration will continue championing the empowerment of persons with disabilities, saying Bungoma is committed to becoming a county where “no one is left behind.”

“We do not see disability as inability. We see resilience, power, and potential,” he said.

He called on stakeholders to remain united, adding that the county is already making visible strides toward a more inclusive society.

“When we stand together—government, partners, and communities—there is no limit to what we can achieve,” Lusaka stated.

The event marked another milestone in Bungoma County’s ongoing efforts to remove barriers to mobility and expand opportunities for all.