Kilifi county has launched a campaign geared at ending stigma and neglect against children with autism. Majority of the residents believe that the disease is a form of curse associated to witchcraft or demons. However in Kilifi such Children are normally associated with demons (majini). Read:Woman walks around the country in autism awareness campaignIn the traditional language such children are called ‘kiti cha Majini’ (chair of demons). On Friday they organized a sensitization campaign meeting at Msabaha grounds in Malindi Sub County which brought together Autism children and their caregivers to as part of the World Autism Awareness month.

Source: The Star April 14, 2018 12:45 UTC