Nominated MP Kipchumba wins distinguished polio advocacy award

Nominated Member of Parliament Harold Kipchumba has been named the winner of the Distinguished Polio Advocacy Award by the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy (RCWDA).

In a statement published by the Parliament of Kenya, the award recognises his commitment to polio eradication and disability rights.

“According to the award notification, Kipchumba was recognised for his courage, persistence, ability to build trust and sustained commitment to service, in efforts to protect children from polio and promote inclusion for persons with disabilities,” the statement read.

The award is scheduled to be formally presented on October 24, 2026, to coincide with World Polio Day.

“The award is scheduled to be formally presented on October 24, 2026, to coincide with World Polio Day; an annual global campaign that raises awareness of efforts to eradicate the disease.”

Source: Citizen Digital