The convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, the constitution of Kenya 2010, the persons with disabilities act, the elections act and the regulations by the electoral commissions of Kenya all talk of inclusivity of persons with disabilities as voters, candidates and also on giving affirmative action through nomination by the political parties. In spite of all these provisions, the electoral commission and political parties have generally ignored all these provisions.
We have been working with the Judiciary, the police and other agencies involved in the implementation of human rights of all Kenyans with particular interest to the rights of persons with disabilities. Judicial officers and the police have in particular made great...







