Let's not forget financial inclusion.👇
According to 2019 census statistics, 2.2% of Kenyans are living with some form of disability.Of this population, only 0.5% are included within the formal financial system making them one of the most underserved segments of the
In order for us to have compassion towards caring and protecting our PWDs in Kenya, severe punishment for offences on abuse and neglect towards those living with disabilities should be introduced, and it is our hope that our community ties will be strengthened. #IDPWD2021
Simon Wachira from @KKedipa presented the following pertinent issues. He addressed the barriers in the laws, administrative procedures of IEBC and the gaps in the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the whole electoral process. @UDPKenya@ActioNetwork@CrystalAsige
thanks to the @AusHCKenya for hosting the women in creative industy and economy in Kenya. we had a fantastic conversation on how women can break the glass celing. @DisabilityAuLtd @TouchingBaseInc@carlyfindlay I represented persons with disabilities. @AKNdaka@ANUasiapacific
As you may have noticed, many of us are pretty mad that Karine Elharrar was unable to participate in the first day of the #COP26 summit because it wasn't #wheelchair accessible. Thing is, we encounter this kind of exclusion EVERY DAY. There's no excuse for it in 2021.
ENOUGH.
Some of the vaccinated people have been infected with Covid-19. Are we safe with the vaccine? The vaccine offers protection but once you have been vaccinated you must continue to adhere to the preventive measures to avoid infection.
#pwds from all backgrounds should join political parties, run for elected office, and succeed in becoming political leaders and MPs, the more their voices and partnerships will lead the way into an inclusive, accessible and equitable future #kedipainaction
Frontline clinicians🏨 have become the face of our pandemic. They represent the best of humanity, rising to treat critically ill patients, as well as the collateral damage from Kenya's🇰🇪 fragile health🏥🚰 care system and disordered government response.
December 3 marks the #International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020.
Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Kenya signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and also have government policies that support the inclusion of people with disabilities to join the ...
labour market, the levels of inclusion are still below the national targets.
The 2020 event program, supported by Standard Chartered Bank through 'Light For The World Organization', aims to support youths with disabilities in their final year of university and TVET education...