Persons with Disabilities Act,Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 Stories

Senate demands swift compliance with disability access in public offices

Maureen Kinyanjui | Nov 21, 2025

Senators warned that non-compliance would no longer be tolerated and called for urgent corrective measures across all government institutions.

Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 explained: Mocking PWDs punishable by law

Maureen Kinyanjui | Oct 23, 2025

Anyone who deliberately discriminates against a person with a disability faces a fine of up to Sh2 million, or two years in jail, or both.

KNCHR threatens legal action amid outrage after social media trend ridicules Raila Odinga Junior

Rachael Mutabasi | Oct 22, 2025

In recent days, following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, social media has been flooded with an insensitive online challenge mockin...

Senate probes barriers facing PWDs in accessing services in Mombasa County

Maureen Kinyanjui | Sep 03, 2025

Petitioners described buildings where simple access is a daily struggle. At Bima Towers, for example, people with disabilities must be lifted flights...

Over 50pc of public institutions don't report disability employment data, Labour ministry warns

Lucy Mumbi | May 21, 2025

Labour CS Alfred Mutua said failure by a majority of institutions to submit the required data goes against the Persons with Disabilities Act No.14 of...

Kenya has a bold new disability law: now to make it work

The Conversation | May 17, 2025

The new law expands the definition of disability to encompass a broader range of impairments. This ensures more individuals are recognised and protect...

Symbolism over true actions: Why Kenya's disability inclusion progress stagnates

Alfred Onyango | Apr 11, 2025

UNDP says individuals with disabilities in the country continue to face significant challenges in accessing essential services, securing employment an...