Ericah Kanini Muema

Across many communities, youth with disabilities often face limited opportunities to participate in decision-making and advocacy. Last week in Kitui and Nyeri Counties, the launch of the Vijana Tunaweza Project by UDPK in partnership with the Danish Association of Youth with Disabilities marked a shift from barriers to possibility. Young people engaged in dialogue, mentorship, and learning sessions focused on understanding their rights and navigating systems to advocate effectively. What set this initiative apart was the collaboration, bringing together County Government representatives and youth-led organizations to create a space where participation was intentional and meaningful. The result is a growing network of informed and confident young advocates, supported by organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and strengthened through continuous dialogue. This is how sustainable, inclusive change begins. #Inclusion #YouthLeadership #DisabilityRights #Partnerships

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Digital #advocacy is a powerful tool for shaping perceptions, promoting #rights, and fostering #DisabilityInclusion. But how can we ensure our content is engaging, #ethical, and #impactful? Join our amazing speakers as they discuss; the power of #storytelling in shifting societal #attitudes, algorithmic bias and #ethical challenges in #contentcreation, how to leverage social #media trends to amplify advocacy messages and strategies to measure impact and encourage genuine #allyship. linkedin.com/events/disabil… This LinkedIn Live session will be livestreamed on @UDPKenya X and Facebook accounts. The session will be tomorrow, Thursday 27th at 6.00p.m. linkedin.com/events/disabil… @EnableMeKenya @thealanherbert @janetmachuka_ @ZipporahOngera @okiki_amayo

Great News! The Persons with Disabilities Policy 2024 has been approved by the Cabinet today! Additionally, the Cabinet reinforced Kenya’s commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities by approving the Persons with Disabilities National Policy, 2024. Despite previous efforts, many individuals with disabilities continue to face barriers to education, employment, and social participation. The policy, developed through extensive public engagement, focuses on increasing awareness, enhancing accessibility, promoting economic empowerment, and ensuring dignity and autonomy for persons with disabilities.

A huge congratulations to @UDPKenya as we celebrate key milestones in disability inclusion spanning over three decades. Looking forward to the 5 years ahead. #UDPKAt36 #UDPKVision2029

What is the way forward? Thoughts from our partners. #InclusionWorks #UDPK@36 #36yearsofImpact @Sightsavers @LftWKE @UraiaTrust @SafaricomPLC @UDPKenya

Today we witnessed the unveiling of the @UDPKenya strategic plan for 2025-2029 cycle where it stipulates the growing partnerships with other stakeholders, setting up of county OPDS amongst others

36 years of impactful efforts! @UDPKenya has been at the forefront championing for inclusion and disability rights. I'm humbled to be part of this incredibly impactful journey of leaving no one behind. #36YearsOfImpact @ICInclusion

Today we celebrate #36YearsofImpact and launch our 2025 - 2029 strategic plan. #UDPKAt36 @SallyNduta1 @ElizabethOmbati

"We need to enforce laws, strengthen law enforcement sensitization, and expand recovery centers beyond Nairobi. Most importantly, we must create safe spaces where people can openly discuss and report GBV cases" @SallyNduta1 Access the article for more from our CEO, Sally Nduta during the launch of our strategic plan 2025 - 2029. #UdpkAt36 #36YearsOfImpact kenyanewspost.co.ke/2025/02/06/udp…

"UDPK played a key role by providing technical and financial resources towards the Persons with Disabilities National Policy. UDPK also funded the public participation forums on the #PersonswithDisabilities #Bill 2023 that was passed by parliament and ensured that the realities of persons with disabilities were captured." Rose Bukania @LabourSPKE #UDPKAt36 #36YearsOfImpact @SallyNduta1

Today we not only celebrated #UDPKAt36 but one of us celebrated his birthday. We joined John Wambua, one of our most dedicated staff member to celebrate his special day. @johnwabua (The man in a blue blazer), is one of our program officers. He is heavily invested in policy matters, he is the kind of person who will go the extra mile to ensure things get done. He is always ready to lend a hand in different departments like comms and IT. He is passionate about the disability community. We celebrate you John! @SallyNduta1

Today, we honor the power of #education as a fundamental #humanright and the driving force for #SustainableDevelopment. As we celebrate, we acknowledge that barriers to education still persist—especially for learners with #disabilities. However, we also recognize the incredible strides being made to ensure the realization of #InclusiveEducation for all. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to persons with disabilities and their representative organizations. Your lived experiences, courage in highlighting barriers, and consistent #advocacy for inclusive #policy implementation inspire us all to reimagine inclusive education. #InternationalDayOfEducation

This week's stakeholders' engagement forum in Narok to kick-off the Shayiri (barley) project was productive. We were privileged to engage with representatives from Narok County's Departments of Agriculture, #Environment, and Social Services, as well as teams from EABL and the Cereals Growers Association. The forum centered on driving disability-inclusive practices within the barley value chain. We explored innovative strategies to empower farmers with disabilities, fostering sustainable livelihoods to ensure no one is left behind in agricultural development. Collaboration like this is key to creating an inclusive #agricultural projects.

SRHR Dinner Updates! Last evening, we hosted a remarkable dinner. The event featured powerful video documentaries where young persons with disabilities shared their lived experiences. Partners also contributed their perspectives, enriching the discussions. We also launched the report "Not Yet Equal: Kenyan Women with Disabilities and the Ongoing Struggle for Inclusion 30 Years after Beijing." A key highlight was the panel discussion led by youths with disabilities and partners in the SRHR space. The dialogue underscored the urgent need for inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services that uphold the autonomy and rights of women and girls with disabilities. It was a memorable evening, marking an important step towards greater inclusion and equity! #16DaysOfActivism @MakeWayYP_Ke @VSOKenya @WCCKenya @KAIHHQ1 @SallyNduta1

"Persons with disabilities and their leadership are resilient, #innovative, and their indomitable spirit stands here today..." Erick Ngondi, UDPK's Chairperson speaking during the #Disability Inclusion Townhall meeting currently underway at Kibabii University, Bungoma County. He also commended Bungoma County for advancing their County Disability #Policy, emphasizing its critical role in strengthening disability inclusion efforts. Join us tomorrow in Bungoma Airstrip as we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 #IDPD2024 #UongoziTunaweza #Inclusion @eric_ngondi @LabourSPKE @Ncpwds @SallyNduta1

The barrier analysis between organizations of persons with disabilities and youths with disabilities in Nairobi County brought to light issues that both parties experience when engaging one another. Among the issues include care givers' interference which hinders the meaningful participation of youths with disabilities and lack of embracing new ideas and innovations from youths with disabilities. The OPDs shared lack of work ethics, etiquette and sacrifice from the youths are some of the barriers. .#WeCanWork #YoungAfricaWorks .#WCW @MastercardFdn @ADFSecretariat @lftwworldwide @LftWKE @SallyNduta1

It's finally here, happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! It's a day to honour persons with disabilities in their diversities. To celebrate their strength and resilience and to strengthen their leadership. Join us at the national event is happening at Bungoma County at the Bungoma airstrip. #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPD2024 @LabourSPKE @Ncpwds @SallyNduta1

We are everywhere today! We are joining Makueni County in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We congratulate Makueni County for taking matters concerning Disability seriously and acting on the Makueni Disability Policy with the seriousness it deserves. #IDPD24 @OfficialMakueni @MastercardFdn @lftwworldwide @ADFSecretariat @WCCKenya @LftWKE

Join Joyce Mugure and Maryanne Emomeri both from UDPK as the discuss the role of technology in empowering youths with disabilities. The session will be livestreamed on @MastercardFdn social platforms. m.youtube.com/MasterCardFoun… This session begins at 5.30p.m EAT. #IDPD2024 #IDPD #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities @JKagosh @asere_riian @lftwworldwide @ADFSecretariat