First Lady Rachel Ruto has asked Members of Parliament to pass legislation that provides sufficient funding for specialized classes in the country. Speaking during the World Autism Day celebrations in Kasarani, the first lady acknowledged that autism awareness and support were imperative for the inclusion of students living with specialised needs.
According to the First Lady, all stakeholders, including the Ministries of Health and Education and the Members of Parliament, must work together to ensure students with specialised needs get an equal share of resources. "To our legislators present today, I make a special appeal: let us pass legislation that provides sufficient funding for specialised classes within our existing school infrastructure," Rachel appealed.
Members of the National Assembly during a previous Parliamentary session.
National Assembly Further, the First Lady urged the county governments to ensure that the nutritional needs of learners with developmental disorders are considered when planning school feeding initiatives. "Proper nutrition plays a critical role in children's well-being and development.
