Upper East: 9-year-old Kelvin with multiple disabilities gets electric wheelchair from Disability Common Fund
Kelvin Kandi was part of 171 validated beneficiaries across the Kassena Nankana municipality for the third quarter of 2026 disbursement.
In the Upper East Region of Ghana, a nine-year-old student named Kelvin Kandi from Punyoro primary school in Kassena Nankana municipality has received an electric wheelchair through the Disability Common Fund. Kelvin suffers from multiple disabilities since his childhood. The Kassena Nankana Municipal Assembly has disbursed GHC 475,900.00 to 171 beneficiaries across the municipality for the third quarter of 2026.
Kelvin, though facing challenges in speech, demonstrates a strong sense of purpose and academic brilliance. The Disability Common Fund, committed to supporting persons with disabilities, has increased its initial 3% allocation to 5% to cover more individuals. The Municipal Chief Executive, Faustina Akeyom Abulu, encourages beneficiaries to utilize the funds for positive ventures and pledges government support for their endeavors.
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