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🌍💒 On Sat, Oct 18, I’ll join Nairobi Baptist Kikuyu for an Education Forum on Parenting Neurodivergent Children. An open door for parents, teachers, pastors & all who believe every child should belong + thrive 📅 18 Oct | 🕘 9–1 | 📍NB Kikuyu #InclusionMatters #Neurodiversity

We express strong disapproval of the indignifying and degrading incident that took place in Bugoma county during Jukwaa la Usalama function , where MP John Waluke not only humiliated and demeaned a young person with a disability but also made prejudiced remarks suggesting that persons with disabilities do not have any capacity to serve in the police force in any role , reinforcing harmful stereotypes that exclude and deny persons with disabilities opportunities and dignity . This conduct stands in direct violation of Consistution of Kenya , which guarantees human dignity (Art 28) , equality (Art 27) , and the rights ( Art 54) . It also contravenes persons with disability Act 2025 and the CRPD . As a member of parliament John Waluke is entrusted with upholding these values and tenets , not undermine them through redicule , degrading displays and exclusionary rhetoric Kenyans with disabilities are equal citizens, rights-holders, and active contributors to national development. They serve in diverse capacities across our society, including within national security frameworks, where their participation strengthens institutions and fosters inclusivity. They deserve respect, opportunity, and recognition not ridicule or exclusion. UDPK has formally written to the Speaker of the National Assembly demanding accountability. Specifically calling for,👇 - A Public statement of solidarity from Parliament affirming the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities. - The institutionalization of disability Inclusion and Equality training for all Members of Parliament -A Formal apology from Hon. Waluke to Kenyans including to the disability community This incident must serve as a turning point. Parliament has the responsibility to demonstrate leadership by rejecting discrimination in all forms and standing firmly for dignity, equality, and inclusion @NGECKenya @Ncpwds @KKedipa @HonWetangula @NAssemblyKE @HakiKNCHR @Senate_KE @HonAmasonKingi @NPSOfficial_KE @NPSC_KE @PSCKenya

Happy Women's Day! Women play a huge rome in shaping positive disability naratives . We celebrate girls and women with disability and the women who are their allies. We celebrate mothers and female caregivers of kids with disability. Happy International Women's Day. #IWD2025

Got plans for 10:00 am today? No? We would love to see you! Make your way to the August 11 Memorial opposite Railwaya in Nairobi CBD. We will keep your tea hot for you!

Happy #WAAD2024! Here's to thriving together!!!

Happy #AutismAwarenessMonth2024. We are joining in the #NailArtChallenge to celebrate & bring attention to our beloved kids with autism. Show yourself some love & join us in moving from Surviving to Thriving! Show us ur Nails! [Post & tag us] Nails in photo our Trustee @Mathugz

My friend Jane & I are parents of kids with autism. We also work together for @adatfoundation on inclusion of children with disability issues. She & I got nominated for different categories for the Diar Awards. For her girls & my son, we will keep doing more! #DIAR6thEditionGala

Congratulations to our partners @vitafluence . We are both witnesses and beneficiaries of what your apps for good - iZola and Xaidi have done to improve the lives of our community of parents of and children with a disability in Kenya. #DIAR6thEdition #DIAR6thEditionGala

Congratulations to our Trustee @Mathugz (Jaki Mathaga). Your leadership sets us apart as an organisation that advocates for inclusion (in justice, Education & Healthcare) of children & adults with a disability & their parents @Inclusive_Faith #DIAR6thEditionGala #DIAR6thEdition

Yes congratulations @Mathugz!!! The Through The Roof community is proud of this award!

This one is for my son 😍😍😍😍!!! Leading in Disability inclusion is emotional. I will keep fighting for my son and others like him and for families like mine. Disability is not Inability!!! Thank you Jesus ! #Winner #DIAR6thEditionGala

As a parent of a child with a disability, care for your beloved means more resources. Some highly dependent children with a disability grow up to be highly dependent adults with a disability. Parents of kids and adults with a disability need this tax relief like yesterday!!!

Have you ever wanted to shout from the rooftops in joy? So much advocacy by so many has brought us to this...! Thankful for Hon @CrystalAsige !!!

Providing 24/7 care to another for LIFE is no joke. I pushed & lobbied for this clause in my PWD bill so that parents of those with severe disabilities are finally exempted for the first time EVER in Kenya once William Ruto enacts my bill into law. If you agree, push for it too

Celebrating a milestone! My three Bills passed with unanimous votes in the Senate that all seek to improve our country for Start Up businesses & persons with disabilities. Gratitude to all colleague senators for the overwhelming support of my bills 🙏 Now for #NewMusic! #Tattoo

I am on this nomination list of Eminent leaders. Mypassion for inclusion of persons with a disability in ALL spaces is the reason why I am on it. Voting is closing tomorrow. If you have voted, vote again. diarawards.com/diar-vote/

Friends, I have been nominated for the Eminent Leader category (No 21 on the list of awards) @DIAR_Awards. Please Vote for me :) - Jacqueline Mathaga diarawards.com/diar-vote/ #DisabilityInclusionAdvocate #DisabilityParenting #Kenya

A very blessed 2024! We pray that the world will be more disability inclusive in 2024. #WeCanHope

A very blessed Christmas from our team to you and your family!