The Disability Mainstreaming Committee, in collaboration with the National Council for People with Disabilities (NCPWD), organized an awareness workshop for members of the University community. The Disability Mainstreaming Committee, in collaboration with the National Council for People with Disabilities, organized a comprehensive awareness workshop for members of the University community. The workshop delved into various facets of disability inclusion that impact both the staff and students. The University of Eldoret acknowledges disability inclusion as a pivotal strategy in fulfilling its mission and vision. The University of Eldoret acknowledges disability inclusion as a pivotal strategy in fulfilling its mission and vision.

Prof Phillip Raburu, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Research and Extension), officially opened the workshop. In his opening address, he underscored the significance of cultivating disability awareness among all University colleagues. He highlighted that the University Management is striving to establish the necessary infrastructure to support and serve the entire Western region of Kenya. He urged the Disability Mainstreaming Committee to collaborate with the Resource Mobilization and Strategic Initiatives Directorate in formulating proposals to bolster the committee's initiatives. Additionally, he urged the committee to take a proactive approach in seeking out partners to support their endeavors.

Mr Isaac Manyonge, the Head of Registration and Tax Exemption at NCPWD, an  authority in Disability Policy and Legislation, and an authority on disability mainstreaming led the workshop. In his opening remarks, he asserted that human rights are  intrinsic to all individuals, irrespective of whether they have disabilities. He highlighted that disability is a realm that anyone may enter due to unforeseen circumstances, illness, congenital conditions, or advanced age. To enhance the academic and professional environments at the university, he stressed the significance of encouraging students and faculty members to disclose any disabilities either during academic enrollment or employee satisfaction surveys.

Furthermore, he underscored the necessity for the university to establish a comprehensive facility dedicated to supporting students with disabilities. He challenged to tertiary institutions across the nation to initiate academic programs focused on disability and inclusive development, recognizing that inclusion and integration are gradual processes.