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September 17, 2026
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Legislators question governments failure to protect PwDs

Legislators question governments failure to protect PwDs

Legislators have accused governments of failing to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities...

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Legislators at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Cape Town, South Africa, have criticized governments for failing to protect the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

  • Despite existing laws and policies, PWDs face poverty, discrimination, and social exclusion due to a lack of enforcement.
  • Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi highlighted violations of retirement laws for disabled public servants and exclusion from senior government positions.
  • Wanyonyi also noted that the legal requirement for at least 30 percent of government tenders to be reserved for PWDs is often ignored.

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