United Disabled Persons of Kenya is the federation umbrella of organizations of persons with disabilities. Advocating for rights of persons with disabilities.
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Representation of persons with disabilities in decision-making spaces, including county assemblies, is a constitutional right. Yet, this commitment remains largely unfulfilled. Together with @IEBC, @NGECKenya and other stakeholders , we engaged @NAssemblyKE .@NACommitteeKE Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to make submissions on the County Governments Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, advocating for meaningful and inclusive representation of persons with disabilities in county governance. @UraiaTrust
#DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveGovernance
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⏳ 12 DAYS TO GO! 🇰🇪
The countdown is on! The 4th Annual Media/CSO Conference is almost here.
Dialogue. Collaboration. Action.
Are you ready?
#MediaCSOConference2026 #Kenya2027 #Democracy
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Inclusive policies are the bedrock of inclusive development! @makuenigovt has made significant strides by enacting the Makueni County Persons with Disabilities Act, 2017, and adopting the Makueni County Disability Policy, 2024. 👇Makueni OPDs Network been a key cog in the implementation wheel, engages to ensure these legal and policy commitments translate into meaningful action, inclusive services, and improved lives for persons with disabilities. #InclusiveDevelopment
@MastercardFdn @ADFSecretariat @LftWKE @mknassembly @makuenigovt
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It took time to get here. To some, it cost them time, to some, it cost them freedom and to others, it cost them their love. But all is not lost. We now enjoy the fruits of their sacrifices, we learn from their fight for freedom, fight for recognition and meaningful participation.
On #MashujaaDay2026 we honour and celebrate all the #DisabilityAdvocates. The disability movement in Kenya is what it is today because of your wise choices.
May we carry the work forward so that those coming after us have more room to choose, to participate and to challenge the systems.
ALT Mashujaa Day poster by United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK). Large maroon text reads, “We Celebrate You This Mashujaa Day,” on a textured cream background. A Kenyan shield with crossed spears appears beneath the message. Kenyan flag colours frame the top and bottom, with the UDPK logo in the upper-left corner.
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An opportunity for young Africans interested in Artificial Intelligence!
Carnegie Mellon University Africa is accepting applications for its Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Africa.
The program is fully online and free for selected applicants.
It includes six courses covering AI, Python, machine learning, and generative AI, with practical exercises.
Who can apply?
Students and professionals with basic knowledge of programming, linear algebra, probability, and statistics.
Participants should be able to dedicate at least 5–6 hours per week.
Important dates:
* Application deadline: November 15, 2026
* Program starts: January 17, 2027
Selection is based on qualifications and available places.
More information and applications:
Apply here : africa.engineering.cmu.edu/a…
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1/4 The NIKO II programme mapping and assessment of children with disabilities concluded today in Ogen, Kisumu County, marking an important step towards identifying children’s individual support needs and linking them and their caregivers to essential Government services
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Aspirants with disabilities have the ambition, experience and right to participate in shaping Kenya’s leadership. Yet, the journey into political leadership often comes with unique barriers, from inaccessible campaign environments to limited resources and exclusion from political networks.
Through our convening of aspirants with disabilities , we created space for dialogue, shared experiences and reflection on navigating political party structures, campaign challenges and opportunities for meaningful participation.
As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, creating an enabling environment for aspirants with disabilities to compete, lead and be represented is essential to building an inclusive democracy.
Inclusive elections begin with equal opportunities to lead.
@UraiaTrust @CMDKenya @Ncpwds @IEBCKenya @ORPPKenya
#InclusiveElections #DisabilityInclusion #PoliticalParticipation
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Effective advocacy requires a clear strategy, shared priorities and coordinated action.
👇Through the Social Protection Actors Forum (#SPAF), stakeholders came together to deliberate on the Social Protection Engagement Strategy, exploring key advocacy priorities, opportunities for collaboration, and approaches to addressing barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from accessing social protection programmes and services.
The goal is to strengthen collective efforts towards a more inclusive, accessible and responsive social protection system in Kenya—one that upholds the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. @NSPS_Ke @SP_Kenya @DSD_Kenya @Ncpwds @KenyaGovernors @NAssemblyKE @UraiaTrust
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Day 1 of the FY 2027/28 National Sector Budget Hearings: UDPK and OPDs submitted our GENERAL ECONOMIC & COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS Sector memorandum. The sector faces a KSh 104.24bn funding gap. The sector report itself recommends credit guarantees, reformed affirmative-action funds and targeted programmes for persons with disabilities in manufacturing and agro-processing.
Our asks:
1. Identify dedicated resources and measurable targets for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
2. Expand access to credit guarantees and affirmative-action financing.
3. Track disability inclusion in enterprise support, market access and economic empowerment programmes.
@KeTreasury @KenyaGovernors @StateHouseKenya
@bajeti_hub @NAssemblyKE
Economic inclusion must translate into accessible financing, supported enterprises and real opportunities for persons with disabilities.
#DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveEconomy
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On Day 1 of the FY 2027/28 National Sector Budget Hearings, UDPK and OPDs submitted our memorandum on Energy, Infrastructure & ICT.
The sector faces a KSh 472.7bn funding gap. As infrastructure and digital investments are prioritised, accessibility must be costed and built into the projects that proceed.
Our asks:
1.Budget for universal design and accessibility in publicly funded infrastructure and transport.
2. Fund accessible government digital platforms and ICT services.
3. Include measurable accessibility indicators in project appraisal, implementation and reporting.
Infrastructure investment must expand access—not create new barriers for persons with disabilities.
@KenyaGovernors @StateHouseKenya @TransportKE @NAssemblyKE @MoICTKenya @bajeti_hub
#DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleInfrastructure
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Day 1 of the FY 2027/28 National Sector Budget Hearings: UDPK and OPDs submitted our Health Sector memorandum. The sector faces a KSh 177.79bn funding gap. Yet Disability Medical Assessment Guidelines reached only 7 counties in FY 2025/26, while the FY 2027/28 target is 21 counties.
Our asks:
1. Ring-fence adequate funding to expand disability medical assessments and rehabilitation services.
2. Strengthen access to assistive technology and low-vision services.
3. Identify and track disability-specific allocations and targets, including access to healthcare under SHA.
Disability inclusion must be visible in the budget and measurable in service delivery.
@MOH_Kenya @KeTreasury @KenyaGovernors @StateHouseKenya @bajeti_hub
#DisabilityResposiveBudgeting
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Nairobi County has actualized section 24(6) of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.
The office of the County Chief Officer, Medical Services issued a directive to responsible public health centres in Nairobi County to make the medical assessments for registration with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) completely free of charge. #DisabilityAssessments
ALT Nairobi City County official letter dated 8 October 2026 directing gazetted county public health facilities to provide free disability assessment and categorization for registration with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. Addressed to the CEOs of Mama Margaret Uhuru, Mama Lucy Kibaki, Mbagathi Referral and Dagoretti-Mutuini hospitals, the letter cites Section 24(6) of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, and instructs facilities to ensure persons with disabilities receive these assessments free of charge.
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This Mazingira day, you don't have to plant a tree. You can water one, care for a plant or make sure your environment is clean. It's the small acts that build inclusive environments. Happy #MazingiraDay.
ALT United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) poster with the message “Happy Mazingira Day” in large burgundy text. Below, a hand holds soil beside a tree with foliage in the Kenyan flag colours: black, red and green, separated by white bands. The UDPK logo appears at the top left against a cream and gold background with curved burgundy shapes along the bottom.
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Kenya’s commitment to the rule of law, equity and fair representation must translate into action. The constitutional requirement for at least 5% representation of persons with disabilities in appointive and elective bodies must be realized. We call on the National and County Governments, political parties and relevant institutions to fulfil these obligations, open leadership spaces and ensure meaningful representation of persons with disabilities in Parliament and County Assemblies. Join the call for accountability. Representation is a right ! Watch and share: piped.video/Z8Yh8JTDwK4 and piped.video/AykzH5o0oCg @UraiaTrust @elogkenya @CMDKenya @NGECKenya @IEBCKenya @ORPPKenya
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As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, young persons with disabilities must have a seat at the table , not just as voters, but as leaders, aspirants, and decision-makers.
We brought together young persons with disabilities and political party youth leaders to strengthen dialogue, build alliances, and explore how youth spaces can become more inclusive. By championing one another’s participation, young people can help shape political parties and electoral processes where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute, lead, and influence decisions.
Inclusive youth spaces are essential for inclusive democracy!
@CMDKenya @UraiaTrust @elogkenya @ORPPKenya @IEBCKenya
#GE2027 #InclusiveElections #YouthLeadership #DisabilityInclusion
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The African Union is inviting young African creatives to design the official logo and visual identity for the AU Theme of the Year 2027.
Your design won't just sit in a portfolio. It will represent a continent of 1.4 billion people, appearing across AU summits, campaigns, publications and platforms throughout 2027 and beyond.
Bring your creativity
Reflect Africa's spirit
See your work on the continental stage
Deadline: 23rd oct, 2026
🔗 Submit here: au.int/en/newsevents/2026082…
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