First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged 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, Rachel acknowledged that autism awareness and support were imperative for the inclusion of students living with specialised needs.
The First Lady noted that all stakeholders must work together to ensure students with specialised needs get an equal share of resources.
First Lady Rachel Ruto leads the country in marking World Autism Day. Photo: Courtesy.
“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.
She moreover 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. Through our Feed One Hunger initiative, my office supports school-based nutrition by establishing fruits and kitchen gardens and advocating for the return of a national school milk program to show our support to our children with autism,” Rachel continued.
Rachel went on to promise her commitment to stand with children living with autism in the country.
The first lady also revealed that President Ruto has committed to supporting children with developmental challenges.
World Autism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations, is observed annually on April 2 to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promote acceptance and inclusion for autistic individuals.
