Parliament Petitioned to Recognise Low Libido, Female Sexual Desire Disorder as Disabilities
The petition, submitted to the Senate on Wednesday, argues that sexual dysfunction should be treated as a public health concern rather than a private matter...
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Parliament has received a petition to recognise low libido and female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) as disabilities.
- The petition argues that these conditions impact mental health, family stability, and reproductive well-being, meeting the legal threshold for disability.
- The key petitioner is Dr Benson Kibore, who has also cited a 2026 study showing 10.4 per cent of young men in Nairobi experience erectile dysfunction.
- Proposals include amending the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, and the Social Health Insurance Act to provide for diagnosis, counselling, and treatment.
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