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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...

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...

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