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April 14, 2026
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Nominated MP Kipchumba calls for commitment in implementation of PWD Act

Nominated MP Kipchumba calls for commitment in implementation of PWD Act

Nominated MP Harold Kipchumba has called for firm commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities in decision making across the governance spectrum...

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Nominated MP Harold Kipchumba is urging for robust commitment to implementing the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, emphasizing that legal provisions alone are insufficient without enforcement frameworks.

  • A key concern is the lack of a framework to enforce the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, despite its enactment.
  • The ODM legislator, as chair of the Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association (KEDIPA), has advocated for a dedicated Parliamentary Committee to oversee the Act's implementation.
  • The discussion, themed ‘Beyond Tokenism: Strategically Mainstreaming Disability Inclusion in Governance’, highlighted the gap between legislated inclusion targets of 5% and actual practice of 2%.

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