The infamous discussion on voter apathy among the youth and middle class dominates forums on the upcoming general elections in Kenya. Focusing on matters disability the discussions have not shaped up to what exactly is the main area of interest...
On 15th February 2017 Riziki Source organized a forum dubbed “Disability Inclusion 101 at the Workplace” at the Riziki Hub in Nairobi. Key emerging issues during the forum include: Accessibility at the workplace Disability Inclusive...
It has been a year of sharing information and experiences. Indeed your support has been key in moving our agenda forward, I greatly appreciate you and wish you happy festivities as you celebrate with your loved ones.
Every third day of December United Nations (UN) celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD).Kenya being a member of the UN is not left out in these celebrations. Globally it is estimated that fifteen percent of the...
“Disability rights are human rights”- In Kenya this is a mere statement which is not treated with seriousness that it deserves.Despite tremendous development in terms of legal framework to promote disability rights globally ,there is little to be...
A team of participants from Seven East Africa converged at Sarova Panafric from 24th October to 29th October for the feminism,leadership and movement building institute.Participants were drawn from Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,Sudan,South Sudan and...
Diversity is a hot topic. It means recognizing our differences, seeing what distinguishes us from the majority and then throwing a party hat on it and embracing it. In recent decades, Western society has made great strides in challenging stereotypes...
Women with Disabilities from Kenya,Uganda,Nepal and India gathered in Geneva from 22nd August to 26th August for an inter-country strategic meeting on sexual reproductive rights of women with disabilities.The meeting was organized and facilitated by...
Story by theguardian – UK,Courtesy of Stephanie Ortoleva ,Munazza Gilliani and Abia Akram Women with disabilities face multiple forms of discrimination at all levels of society and throughout their lifetime. Last month’s election to the United...
The world is a better place for women and girls in 2016 than even a decade ago. But not for everyone, and definitely not everywhere: This is especially true in the world’s poorest, most fragile countries. It’s also particularly true regarding...
I could still remember her because I always pass by her sitting on the wheelchair on my way going to work every morning. She was a middle-aged woman, fair in complexion, medium body size and with an Aku accent. I can still remember her words:...
How are young women with disability prepared to deal with their sexuality in an African set up? Well, the truth is that majority are not adequately prepared to deal with their sexuality issues once adolescence set in. Three major issues need to be...
There is limited knowledge about the pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood experiences of women living with a disability. Traditionally, such women have been viewed unsympathetically by society and professionals have challenged their fitness for...
The World Report on Disability (World Bank and World Health Organization) estimates there are some 1 billion people with some type of disability in the world, and women outnumber men. In some low- and medium-income countries, women constitute up to...
The first lady half marathon is aimed at creating awareness and mobilizing resources to fund Beyond Zero activities especially the acquisition of mobile clinics that the initiative has been distributing to the devolved units. So far, 36 counties...
The sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW60) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 14 to 24 March 2016. This year, the priority theme of the commission is women’s empowerment and its link to...
Korogocho Health Centre in Nairobi County received a donation of medical equipment that would help deliver quality reproductive health services to women living with disability on 21st February 2016. Speaking during a handing over...
Kenya has witnessed a phenomenon growth of universities, with more than 60 public and private universities currently. This growth should be inclusive to allow all Kenyans, including people living with disability, to enjoy the services. Disability is...
An estimated one in five women live with disabilities and the prevalence of disability is actually higher among women than men (19.2 versus 12 per cent). Contributing factors include the lower economic and social status of women and girls...
“I grew up with music all of my life”, Kebra Moore emphasizes.”I was 24 years old in 1999 ,teaching music at an elementary school, working on my masters degree in music education, singing, taking care of my 14 month old son and...