NCBA Becomes First Corporate To Visit Asige After Ascension Of PWD Act

NCBA Bank has become the first corporation in Kenya to pay a visit to Senator Crystal Asige after the ascension of the Persons With Disabilities Act (2025).

“Hats off to NCBA Bank for being the first corporate (sic) to pay me a courtesy call after the ascension of our Persons With Disabilities Act 2025. Wasting no time to make sure that they start on the right side of complying with financial inclusion,” said the Senator.

President William Ruto signed into law the Act that now prohibits all forms of discrimination against people with disabilities in all aspects of life and requires reasonable accommodations in public places, transportation, and information and communication technologies.

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Our mission to visit Senator Asige is to find fresh ways NCBA can champion Diversity and Inclusion, inside and out. This victory is just the beginning. Let us keep pushing to build a world where everyone belongs and thrives. What small act will you commit to make a difference?” said NCBA in a statement.

The Act now introduces broad financial incentives and reliefs, such as tax breaks for employers of people with disabilities and deductions for workplace accessibility improvements. It also imposes penalties for violating PWDs’ rights and protects them from abuse and exploitation.

A revitalized and empowered National Council for Persons with Disabilities will oversee enforcement and coordination, serving as an independent statutory body with broad authority to advise, investigate, and act on disability-related issues.

Additionally, the Bill outlines clear obligations for both national and county governments, including the implementation of national disability policies at the local level, the formation of county advisory committees, and a requirement that at least five percent of all employment opportunities in county governments be reserved for persons with disabilities.

To strengthen accessibility and inclusion, the law establishes adjustment orders that require public and private entities to modify their facilities to accommodate PWDs. These include incentives such as a 25% deduction from taxable income for salaries paid to employees with disabilities, and a 50% deduction for costs related to workplace modifications.