President Uhuru Kenyatta's election in 2013 not only gave him the opportunity to be Commander-in-Chief (CIC) of the armed forces but also offered him an avenue to work with his sister, Kristina Kenyatta Pratt in one of the government's powerful positions.
Following the victory, Uhuru automatically assumed the role of the patron of the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) where Pratt works as the trustee and the chairperson of the board.
The main role of the body founded in 1981 and incorporated into the Trustees (Perpetual Succession) Act Cap. 164 of 1989 is mainly tasked with promoting the economic empowerment of People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs).
The fund was started with Ksh20 million through a harambee and has grown to a multi-million fund that offers financial aid to many vulnerable Kenyans.
"Since our inception in 1980, we have been able to assist over 4000 individuals and 500 institutions annually, consequently creating startups, self-sustained Income Generated Activities (IGAs) and accessible infrastructure across the country," the body stated.
Unlike Uhuru, Pratt was appointed in January 2002 during the reign of the late President Daniel Moi and her appointment has been credited to her expertise and passion for special needs education.
Unknown to many, she was the country's first director of the Special Needs department in the Ministry of Education after training as a special needs teacher in the United States.
"She is an educationist holding a Bachelors's and a Master's degree in Education from Leigh University (USA) and has trained as a Special Needs Education Teacher.
"She was instrumental in the establishment of the Kenya Institute of Special Education in Kasarani. She has served the disability sector in various capacities, locally and internationally for over 30 years."
Her position in the organisation has seen them grow over the years and holds a number of properties in Nairobi including the CBD.
In 2013, the organisation was given Ksh475 million by the government which they used to acquire Rehema place along Ngong Road which they rent to generate income for the organisation.
The organisation also owns Rehema House, located along Kaunda/Standard street in the CBD and the New Rehema House in Westlands.
Other notable Kenyans who work with the two include, Former Kitui Senator David Musila, Uasin Gishu Senator Margaret Kamar, and Prof Julia Ojiambo.
