KENYA DISABILITY PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION(KEDIPA) (@kkedipa) 's Twitter Profile
KENYA DISABILITY PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION(KEDIPA)

@kkedipa

Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association official twitter handle

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Senators approve the National Assembly amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2023). Having considered and approved the amendments, the Bill will now be referred to the President for assent. #BungeLiveSEN KENYA DISABILITY PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION(KEDIPA)

Senators approve the National Assembly amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2023). Having considered and approved the amendments, the Bill will now be referred to the President for assent. #BungeLiveSEN 

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FARE THEE WELL, HON TEIYAA. We mourn the loss of a dedicated leader, Hon Teyiaa. A true champion for persons with disabilities. The late Hon Teiyaa's leadership was a beacon of hope. A light has gone out, but the impact of her leadership will shine on. Held in eternal embrace!

FARE THEE WELL, HON TEIYAA.
We mourn the loss of a dedicated leader, Hon Teyiaa. A true champion for persons with disabilities. The late Hon Teiyaa's leadership was a beacon of hope.
A light has gone out, but the impact of her leadership will shine on. 
Held in eternal embrace!
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We honour the relentless dedication of every hardworking Kenyan in every field, your unwavering commitment to making it happen every day. Your sweat fuels prosperity in our country! #HappyLabourDay

We honour the relentless dedication of every hardworking Kenyan in every field, your unwavering commitment to making it happen every day. Your sweat fuels prosperity in our country!
#HappyLabourDay
Hon. Tim Wanyonyi (@hontimwanyonyi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a momentous day for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kenya! President William Samoei Ruto, PhD has officially signed the Persons with Disabilities Bill into law. This means PWDs will now have the right to education, jobs, healthcare, and public access. It is an honour to represent

What a momentous day for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kenya! President <a href="/WilliamsRuto/">William Samoei Ruto, PhD</a> has officially signed the Persons with Disabilities Bill into law. This means PWDs will now have the right to education, jobs, healthcare, and public access. It is an honour to represent
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SIGNED. SEALED. DELIVERED — it's yours! My Persons with Disabilities Act is now official, we have changed the law so that we can change the land. Disability is no longer an afterthought — it is at the center. Thank you for believing in me, standing by me and pushing with me.

SIGNED. SEALED. DELIVERED — it's yours! My  Persons with Disabilities Act is now official, we have changed the law so that we can change the land. Disability is no longer an afterthought — it is at the center. 
Thank you for believing in me, standing by me and  pushing with me.
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HISTORY MADE AS PRESIDENT RUTO ASSENTS TO THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ACT 2025 H.E. Pres. William Ruto signed into law the PWD Bill 2023, ushering in the PWD Act 2025. The Act ushers in the rights-based approach to disability & effective participation of PWDs in all spheres.

HISTORY MADE AS PRESIDENT RUTO ASSENTS TO THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ACT 2025
H.E. Pres. William Ruto signed into law the PWD Bill 2023, ushering in the PWD Act 2025. The Act ushers in the rights-based approach to disability &amp; effective participation of PWDs in all spheres.
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Freedom is a journey we walk together. On this Madaraka Day, we honour those who gave their all for this country to ensure that we have the fundamental rights and freedoms that we enjoy today. Happy #MadarakaDay to you all!

Freedom is a journey we walk together. On this Madaraka Day, we honour those who gave their all for this country to ensure that we have the fundamental rights and freedoms that we enjoy today.
Happy #MadarakaDay to you all!
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Non-adherence to standards is one of Kenya's largest gaps in digital accessibility: While Kenya has embraced accessibility guidelines (KS 2952-1:2022, which establishes guidelines for the use of ICT services, implementation of these guidelines is uneven. #InclusiveConference2025

Non-adherence to standards is one of Kenya's largest gaps in digital accessibility: While Kenya has embraced accessibility guidelines (KS 2952-1:2022, which establishes guidelines for the use of ICT  services, implementation of these guidelines is uneven.
#InclusiveConference2025
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As we embrace innovation, we must ask: Does this technology protect or harm us? And how do we make sure cyberspace isn’t used as a tool to bully persons with disabilities?”Hon Dr. Isaac Mwaura CBS on digital accessibility at #InclusiveAfrica2025.

As we embrace innovation, we must ask: Does this technology protect or harm us? And how do we make sure cyberspace isn’t used as a tool to bully persons with disabilities?”Hon <a href="/MwauraIsaac1/">Dr. Isaac Mwaura CBS</a>  on digital accessibility at #InclusiveAfrica2025.
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Strong requirements that improve accessibility measures for Persons with disabilities have been introduced in the PWDs Act 2025. Particularly Art. 56(4). The Act offers tax relief and incentives to organizations that import or manufacture assistive technology for PWDS. #IAC2025

Strong requirements that improve accessibility measures for Persons with disabilities have been introduced in the PWDs Act 2025. Particularly Art. 56(4). The Act offers tax relief and incentives to organizations that import or manufacture assistive technology for PWDS.
#IAC2025
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The New PWD Act 2025 under Section 5 (e)," Obligations of the County Governments," County governments are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that 5% of employees in government institutions in the counties are persons with disabilities. #InclusiveAfrica2025

The New PWD Act 2025 under Section 5 (e)," Obligations of the County Governments,"  County governments are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that 5% of employees in government institutions in the counties are persons with disabilities.
#InclusiveAfrica2025