John Wambua (@johnwabua) 's Twitter Profile
John Wambua

@johnwabua

#Disability Rights #Policy frameworks #DisabilityBudgeting #Disability Data # Governance and Participation #Assistive Tech and digital access

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Crystal Asige (@crystalasige) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Once again, disabled street vendors in the Nairobi CBD were shut down, chased away, and told to go to backstreets and alleyways. PWDs are not hawking by choice—they are there because business spaces remain scarce and completely inaccessible. What alternatives exist for them,

Once again, disabled street vendors in the Nairobi CBD were shut down, chased away, and told to go to backstreets and alleyways.

PWDs are not hawking by choice—they are there because business spaces remain scarce and completely inaccessible. What alternatives exist for them,
NUDIPU (@nudipu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NUDIPU in collaboration with Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development successfully consulted persons with disabilities on the Global Disability Summit (GDS) commitments for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ The GDS Summit is a mechanism through which countries seek to revitalise the implementation of the CRPD by committing to making-

NUDIPU in collaboration with <a href="/Mglsd_UG/">Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development</a> successfully consulted persons with disabilities on the Global Disability Summit (GDS) commitments for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ 
The GDS Summit is a mechanism through which countries seek to revitalise the implementation of the CRPD by committing to making-
UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Global Disability Mini-Summit Kenya 2025 will be held from February 26-28, 2025. The event's theme is: “Strengthening Disability Inclusion: Evaluating Commitments and Driving Sustainable Change.” The Mini-Summit is set to be a landmark event in the journey toward inclusive

The Global Disability Mini-Summit Kenya 2025 will be held from February 26-28, 2025.

The event's theme is: “Strengthening Disability Inclusion: Evaluating Commitments and Driving Sustainable Change.”

The Mini-Summit is set to be a landmark event in the journey toward inclusive
Liz Ombati 💜 (@elizabethombati) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OPINION: Accessibility is a matter of life and death. Because many of our spaces remain physically inaccessible, many people with disabilities have experienced falls that have resulted into the development of further disabilities. We must do more. standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/…

OPINION: Accessibility is a matter of life and death. Because many of our spaces remain physically inaccessible, many people with disabilities have experienced falls that have resulted into the development of further disabilities. We must do more.

standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/…
UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"A leader is responsible for creating an inclusive environment. Employing persons with disabilities demonstrates empathy and a client with disability will always attract another market." Tabie Kioko of Safaricom PLC speaking at the interactive forum between The Kenya Business

"A leader is responsible for creating an inclusive environment.  Employing persons with disabilities demonstrates empathy and a client with disability will always attract another market." Tabie Kioko of <a href="/SafaricomPLC/">Safaricom PLC</a> speaking at the interactive forum between The Kenya Business
Simons (@simon_ingari) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The National Gender and Equality Commission Hiring Positions 1. Office Assistants - Basic Salary: Ksh. 31,420 – 44,615 p.m 2. Programme Officer II - Basic Salary: Ksh. 78,622 – 118,486 p.m 3. Programme Officer I - Basic Salary: Ksh. 105,981.00 – 157,495 p.m Deadline :

UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Who does easy read material benefit? According to research, most people don't read government documents due to the jargon contained in such documents. We had a session today on generation of easy read materials. We tested an AI tool that simplifies the process of simplifying

Who does easy read material benefit? According to research,  most people don't read government documents due to the jargon contained in such documents.  

We had a session today on generation of easy read materials. We tested an AI tool that simplifies the process of simplifying
John Wambua (@johnwabua) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Inclusive legal and policy frameworks are essential for securing the rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities". Nakuru #OPDs reviewing Nakuru County Gov Persons with disabilities (amendments )Bill 2024 in preparation for public participation exercise

"Inclusive legal and policy frameworks are essential for securing the rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities". Nakuru #OPDs reviewing <a href="/NakuruCountyGov/">Nakuru County Gov</a> Persons with disabilities (amendments )Bill 2024 in preparation for public participation exercise
Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities (@kwwdnetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our member Liz Ombati 💜 shall moderate this crucial conversation organized by UDPK & Partners during #COSP18. Register to join this powerful conversation on Innovative Financing and Inclusion of Underrepresented Groups, including Refugees with Disabilities.

REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATION NETWORK OF KENYA (@relon_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From integrated settlements and camps to legal clinics, all humanitarian spaces must be accessible to refugees with disabilities. We call on UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR News Ministry of Interior | Kenya Department of Refugee Services Garissa County Gvt. to ensure accessible infrastructure and services are aligned with Kenya’s

From integrated settlements and camps to legal clinics, all humanitarian spaces must be accessible to refugees with disabilities.
We call on <a href="/Refugees/">UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency</a> <a href="/RefugeesMedia/">UNHCR News</a> <a href="/InteriorKE/">Ministry of Interior | Kenya</a>  <a href="/DRSKenya/">Department of Refugee Services</a> <a href="/GarissaGov/">Garissa County Gvt.</a> to ensure accessible infrastructure and services are aligned with Kenya’s
UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Refugees with disabilities face double exclusion. On #WorldRefugeeDay, we call on the Government, including Ministry of Interior | Kenya, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, @Ncpwd, Garissa County Gvt. @turkanacountyKE to ensure that all their development and service delivery processes are inclusive. IRAP Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Refugees with disabilities face double exclusion. On #WorldRefugeeDay, we call on the Government, including  <a href="/InteriorKE/">Ministry of Interior | Kenya</a>, <a href="/LabourSPKE/">Ministry of Labour and Social Protection</a>, @Ncpwd, <a href="/GarissaGov/">Garissa County Gvt.</a> @turkanacountyKE to ensure that all their development and service delivery processes are inclusive. <a href="/IRAP/">IRAP</a> <a href="/RCKKenya/">Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK)</a> <a href="/Refugees/">UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency</a>
UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the dry winds of Kakuma, where iron-sheet shelters shimmer under the sun and the scent of boiled maize drifts through dusty lanes, lives Abdi, a 19-year-old with a mind sharp as a Nairobi debater, and a smile that could disarm even the harshest life. Abdi was born with

In the dry winds of Kakuma, where iron-sheet shelters shimmer under the sun and the scent of boiled maize drifts through dusty lanes, lives Abdi, a 19-year-old with a mind sharp as a Nairobi debater, and a smile that could disarm even the harshest life.

Abdi was born with
UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Documentation is a prerequisite to protection, recognition, and access to services. The new Persons with Disabilities Act,2025, provides a solid legal framework to facilitate registration and issuance of documentation to refugees with disabilities. ncpwds KNCHR Ministry of Labour and Social Protection

UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Data is the cornerstone of proper planning for inclusive development. Disaggregated data of refugees with disabilities will ensure that they are meaningfully included in the social and economic development agenda. Ministry of Interior | Kenya Ministry of Labour and Social Protection ncpwds Garissa County Gvt. @turkanacountyKE

UDPK (@udpkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, on the #WorldRefugeeDay2025, we must strengthen Refugee-led Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (RLOPDs) to advocate for inclusive development, protection, and service delivery, uplifting communities. We call on @GarissaCountyKe, ncpwds ,Ministry of Labour and Social Protection , Garissa County Gvt.

IRAP (@irap) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Everyone has the right to safety and protection. This #WorldRefugeeDay, let’s demand that refugees with disabilities have equal access to resettlement and complementary pathways, family reunification, employment, and scholarship. Via UDPK @RelonKenya